Green Gals Soap Nuts AND packaging are Certified Organic, Ethically Traded, safe for all water types, washing machine types, sensitive skin, and cloth diapers! What are Soap Nuts? In
India, Nepal, and other South Asian countries, a tree called sapindus
mukorrosi grows small fruits surrounded by a firm outer shell. This tree
is unique because it produces its own natural saponins, a soap-like
product, that coats the shell of the fruit. When the fruits ripen and
fall from the tree, local families harvest it, then remove the fruit
from the seed. The soap nut shell is then dried out in the sun, using
absolutely no chemical processing or manufacturing processes.
The soap nut shell absorbs water and releases saponins which circulate
as a natural surfactant in the wash water, reducing the surface tension
of the water and freeing dirt, grime and oils from the clothing. They
act just as commercial laundry detergents, but without the chemicals.
When the clothes are rinsed, the soapnut saponins are washed downstream
where they remain harmless to the environment. No synthetic chemicals,
no fragrance chemicals, no foaming agents or other toxins. Just shells
grown by nature.
Soap nuts are an excellent choice for people who desire to use
environmentally friendly products. They are a pure product, and contain
no added chemicals, fragrances, dyes or fillers. They are also wonderful
for people with skin allergies, eczema, or sensitivities to commercial
detergents. |
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