Soapnut

[Texas_Bubbly]

IanT posted about "soapnuts" .. I Googled it, thinking I would find a forum or an informative site on soapmaking, but found the actual soapnut, a fruit from the Sapindus detergens tree.

Out of curiosity, could the ground soapnut be used in CP soap? Has anyone tried it, or heard about using it?

 

[IanT]

this is the link to soapnuts...the forum...http://soapnuts.com/index.shtml

as for if CP can be made with soapnut...I think Id say yes. there are a few herbs and plants that can be used to make soap.. (soapwort, another one i know of)...as far as I know, one wouldnt use lye when making a soap with this in it... I think that the crushed plant material provides saponin...to tell you the truth i forgot the details of how its done but i know its possible (ooook off to google as well ...need a refresher !)

 

[Texas_Bubbly]

So it would be either/or.... lye or soapnut?

 

[IanT]

yes i believe so....but i think you could also use it as an additive at 1-2v tsp per pound of oils... would probably bump up the cleansing/bubbly factor??