Soapnuts has been used for centuries in India for their cleansing properties. Just put a few in the cloth bag supplied and use instead of your regular detergent. They are a completely renewable, biodegradable material that can be put on the compost heap once spent. Soapnuts can provide relief for people with allergies, allow colours to remain brighter for longer, and avoid the use of chemical softeners. By boiling them in a little water you will get a liquid soap gentle to the skin which can even relieve some minor skin problems like itching etc See the info page on our website