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living naturally soapnuts

The benefits of using soapnuts...

Living Naturally Soapnut Shells are free of dangerous toxins that are in other detergents, cleaners and body-care products. Living Naturally Soapnut Shells are free from SLSs, Parabens, Phthalates, Phosphates, Formaldehyde, Petroleum, Perfume, Chlorine and Bleach.

Hypoallergenic. Most allergic reactions to detergents are due to the chemicals and fragrances in them. Soapnuts are great for anyone who has allergies or suffers from skin problems like eczema or psoriasis as tey are 100% natural.

They are completely natural and unprocessed. Therefore they contain no harsh chemicals, foaming agents or optical brighteners so are much safer to use on our clothes, on our skin and in our waste water system. Supplied from a 100% certified organic source!

100% Vegan & Cruelty Free. When using Living Naturally Soapnut Shells you should be glad to know that no animal or plant was harmed to get them over to you in the UK.

100% Sustainable! We only use about 1% of the worlds total amout of soapnuts. Since Soapnuts are primarily a resource from only emerging nations, increased demand will provide an additional needed economic stimulus. Plus we can replant the soapnut seed = increased planting, growth and farming = Increased forestation and natural means of harvesting will aid in the reversal of Co2 accumulation. have aread about where soapnuts come from ...

They are the cheapest washing detergent on the market (very important in the current financial climate!) 250 grams gives 65 - 85 wash loads (compared to Ariel non bio 1.857kg = 24 wash loads, 7 times more detergent [weight] for 60 less washes)
They soften clothes so no need for conditioner. For those who like adding a smell we advise to use 10 – 15 drops of any essential oil such as Lavender. This option appeals to many of those who like their clothes to small nice. For more tips on washing with soapnuts click here
Can be used at all temperatures from 30.c – 90.c. Living Naturally Soapnut Shells are mild and gentle on fabric structure and colours so clothes last a lot longer. For washing instruction click here

You can use Living Naturally Soapnut Shells for more than just your laundry! They can be used to clean almost everything in the home…shampoo, all-purpose kitchen cleaner, hand-wash, shower ‘gel’ etc. For more soapnut recipes click here
Antimicrobial properties. Removes microbes from laundry.
Natural anti-fungal properties.
Great for removing odours.
Excellent for high efficiency (HE) / Energy A Rated washers. Low sudsing: Good for all washers.
100% biodegradable. Dispose soapnuts in your compost!
Does not pollute our water systems & Environmentally safe. Have a look at the campaign we are signed up to Love Your Lakes, and read what happens when normal phosphate detergents enter our water systems. Good for septic and grey water systems.

We also ship them instead of flying them over, so your conscious can rest easy.