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š§¼ OK, this isnāt food... but we found it during our research and just had to share.
We talk a lot about what goes into your bodyābut what goes onto it can be just as important. With all the chemicals packed into conventional soaps, body washes, and detergents, your skin might be absorbing more than you bargained for. So we just had to share this find.
Soap nutsāalso known as soapberriesāare natureās original detergent, and theyāre surprisingly powerful for something that grows on trees š³.
š§¼ What Are Soap Nuts?
- Theyāre the dried fruit shells of the Sapindus mukorossi tree, native to India and Nepal.
- Despite the name, theyāre not actually nutsāso theyāre safe for people with nut allergies.
- The magic lies in saponin, a natural surfactant thatās released when the shells come into contact with water.
šæ Why People Love Them
- Eco-Friendly: 100% biodegradable, compostable, and free from synthetic chemicals.
- Gentle on Skin: Ideal for sensitive skin, eczema, psoriasis, and even baby clothes.
- Multi-Use: Great for laundry, household cleaning, even as a natural shampoo or insect repellent.
- Affordable & Reusable: Each batch can be reused several times before composting.
š§ŗ How to Use Them
- Place 4ā6 soap nuts in a small muslin bag and toss it into your washing machine.
- They work best in warm water, which activates the saponin.
- Once the shells turn soft and gray, theyāre ready for the compost pile.
š Bonus Perks
- No plastic packaging, no water pollution, and no need for pesticides during cultivation.
- Theyāre part of a long tradition of plant-based cleaning, used for centuries across Asia and the Americas.
Turns out, your soap doesnāt need a chemistry degreeājust a little help from Mother Nature.
Who knew this little secret? Drop us some knowledge if youāve used soap nutsāor a š¤Æ if this is blowing your mind! Letās swap stories and hacks below.
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š§¼ OK, this isnāt food... but we found it during our research and just had to share.
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