Another step toward greener living

I first read about it , during my first year in my cloth diapering journey. But , I know by heart, it is nothing but impossible to buy in in Malaysia. ( KK) . So when I read through the mamas group I joined now, that someone is arranging  a bulk order for it, you bet I signed up!  The price is very affordable too, and for my first order, I get 2 kg.
Ok.. so what is it? It is SOAPNUT.

What Is a Soapnut? 

Soapnuts are known worldwide by many names such as soapnuts, soapberry, washing nuts, soap nutshells, wash shells, soapberry nut husk, Ritha (Hindi) nutshell, Chinese soapberry and many more. Very simply, Soapnuts are the dried shells (or husks) from the soapberry (or soap berry nut). These berries are the fruit from a quite unique tree species. These shells contain a substance called saponine that produces a soaping effect. Saponine is a 100% natural alternative to chemical laundry detergent and cleansers. It can replace many chemical detergents such as those containing sodium laureth sulphate (SLS) that are becoming well known by consumers for being a skin irritant and health hazard.

Soapnuts have been used for centuries throughout the world as a laundry detergent, as soap for personal hygiene, and as a cleanser with a plethora of other uses. It is most commonly used in China, India, parts of Europe and numerous countries in the eastern hemisphere. There is even a species, Quillaja Saponaria (called a soap bark tree) that grows in South America. However, only in recent years has the soap nut and its many benefits made its way to the shores of the U.S

Soapnuts advantages

It doesn't contain any synthetic detergent, essence, pigment, antiseptic and other chemicals and is used for clean skin (the whole body, face and hands) and clothes. It has the good detergent property and can clean away dirt effectively. It¡¯s rich in foam, can kill germs, has the beautifying and whitening effects and is able to remove speckles and whelks and prevent and cure skin diseases. Since it¡¯s a pure natural product and 100% degradable, no remnants harmful to the body and environment will be produced even if it¡¯s used for a long time.

It is a 100% vegetable detergent: with a soft cleaning effect on linen without any reduction in its deep cleanliness beyond reproach. Scentless and biodegradable, Soapnuts give back a naturally soft linen without any softener agent addition.

Universal Application: you can use it anywhere as you can imagine such as laundry, hand, body, shampoo, bathroom, kitchen, pet etc. Not only clean everything you can see, but also protect skin and hair because it ¡s abundant effective nutrient composition.

Washing Hand:

Helpful in removing stains from hands

Washing hair:

Soapnuts gives a shampoo, which makes hair look shiny and full of vitality.

Soapnut is an excellent hair tonic. It can prevent and cure such skin diseases as dandruff and sores on the head effectively. The pulp of the fruit contains a high level of natural foaming agents. However if you prefer more foam, add a little your favorite shampoo. We know it's hard not to want more foam. And it is better to use the Soapnuts as protein Shampoo with Conditioner.

Non-Allergenic and Hypoallergenic: Kind to humans & pets and advisable for people with allergy and skin disease such as allergy, eczema & psoriasis sufferers.

Color protection: Colored cloth such as jeans and T-shirts keep their brightness much longer.

Save Water & Time ,No need to use the rinse cycle on your washing machine. Great in septic tanks. If hand wash, only simply rinse once. Thus save both water and time. 

Environment protection: no chemical agents at all, thus 100% environment friendly. Even soapnuts remnants can be deposited on a compost heap. Cost Effective: Costs as little as *12 cents to wash a load of laundry. *(Based on a 1kg bag). There is a 50% economy in quality / price ratio with respect to conventional washing agents.

 

  So, I am excited to start to use it! ^_^

XOXO

S.R