Aritha Powder, also known as Soapnut Powder, comes from the fruit of the Soapnut tree. The pulp of the fruit contains a high level of saponins that act as natural foaming agents. This powder can be used to wash delicate fabrics as well as to wash sensitive skin and hair. Add the powder to a facial mix of milk powder and clay to provide delicate cleansing of the skin. Add aritha powder to salt scrubs to add cleansing action. Please note that natural soapnuts (Aritha Powder) have a mild odor. This odor does not transfer to your skin, hair or clothing.
As a hair and body wash, aritha powder is best used in a tea. Add 1 tablespoon of aritha powder to a cup of boiling water. Allow it to sit for 10 minutes. Cool and strain the tea for use as a hair wash or mild cleanser. Aritha can also be combined with amla, neem & shikakai powders for a more nutritive hair wash. Steep all of the herbs in water, and strain the tea. The tea should be kept refrigerated and used within 4 days or preserved with an anti-bacterial preservative.
Use with caution around the eyes.
INCI Nomenclature: Sapindus laurifolia (Aritha) Fruit Powder
Shelf Life: 2 Years
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1 out of 5
Reviewed by: Chandrika
Posted: Sunday, November 29, 2009
Location: Denver, CO The aritha powder had a really bad smell probably had gone bad
FNWL Response: Chandrika, natural Aritha Powder does have a mild odor. This odor does not transfer to your skin, hair or clothing.
Overall rating:
5 out of 5
Reviewed by: Antoinette
Posted: Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Location: East Elmhurst, NY I used this powder in combination with Amla, and Shikaki powder to make a shampoo. I gave it to one of my relatives to try, and she loved it. She is now making it a part of her staple however, I need to ship the product. What preservative would I use? I also plan to add Bhringraj powder to this formula.
FNWL Response: Antoinette, if your shampoo recipe consists strictly of powdered botanical ingredients, you can ship your powdered blend and provide instructions on how to create a shampoo paste or finalize the formulation on her end. Shipping it dry will retain its freshness without the need for preservation. The product review system isn't intended for formulation questions. For detailed assistance, please do feel free to call us or contact tech@fromnaturewithlove.com.
Overall rating:
5 out of 5
Reviewed by: Janine
Posted: Thursday, May 21, 2009
Location: Tampa, FL Aritha Powder works well as a gentle cleanser. Thanks for selling this herb.
Total Number of Ratings Left: 3
