@DeeAnna if it makes you feel better, I was riding on your wavelength when I saw the title lol... Came here to see what all y'all might have said about it haha
I have used the powder in soap, it's ok it will change your color. And blend the fruit with the water for the lye.. it works . Not sure about how much benefits you can get from it but you can add almost anything to soap that's great! Just check sizes. 1tsp powder per pound or 1/2 small fruit per pound