Organic Reetha Powder

Household uses

Production of powders, pastes or cleaning solutions for:

• Multi-purpose detergent Hand washing detergent (as the powder is not soluble, we advise against using it in the washing machine, to avoid clogging the pipes)

• Multi-purpose washing solution (decoction)

• Dishwashing liquid (decoction), in combination with soda crystals

In practice Skin care

To release the saponins in Reetha Powder and achieve effective cleansing, it is important to use very hot water. Plant-based pastes should be prepared with boiling water, which must then be left to cool before application.

Reetha Powder can be used in a variety of ways:

• Mixed with other natural powders to create lightly foaming cleansing powders to massage onto the skin

• Blended with water to form an “instant” cleansing paste (not preservable), which can also be mixed with other natural powders

• As an infusion or decoction, incorporated into the aqueous phase of your cosmetic formulas, ideal for making:

  • A cleansing lotion

  • A cleansing gel

Synergies

• For combination, oily, blemished skin: Green clays, Nettle, Horsetail, Neem, Manjistha, and Nagarmotha powders, Burdock extract

• For sensitive skin: Colloidal Oatmeal, Marshmallow and Fenugreek powders, Burdock extract powder, Camelina and Cranberry carrier oils, Calendula macerated oil, Pomegranate CO₂ extract

• To add an exfoliating effect, for radiant skin: Rosehip powder, Olive Kernel powder, Strawberry Seeds, Grated Coconut, Almond powder

• For a healthy glow: Turmeric powder, Manjistha powder

In practice Hair care

To release the saponins in the reetha powder and achieve effective cleansing, it is important to use very hot water. Plant-based pastes should be made using boiling water (which should be left to cool before application).

Reetha powder can be used in a variety of ways:

• As a paste with warm water to form a cleansing paste, blended with other naturals. Gently massage into wet hair, paying particular attention to the scalp. Leave on for up to 5 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.

• To make powdery shampoos, in a blend with other natural powders, rub directly into wet scalp.

Infusion or decoction, incorporated into the aqueous phase of your cosmetic formulas, ideal for making:

• Cleansing lotion

• Plant-based shampoo

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Synergies

• For added conditioning and detangling: Marshmallow powder

• To make hair shiny: neutral henna, kapoor kachli, kachur sugandhi, hibiscus powders

• To cleanse oily scalps: rhassoul, green clays, multani mitti, horsetail and nettle powders.

• To combat dandruff: neem and tulsi powders, Atlas cedar hydrosols, tea tree, patchouli, palmarosa, bay laurel and patchouli essential oils.

• To make plant- or clay-based shampoos: shikakai and sidr powders.

Culture

• 100% of the total ingredients come from organic farming.

• COSMOS ORGANIC certified by Ecocert Greenlife according to the COSMOS standard available at https://www.ecocert.com/en-US

Quality

100% pure and natural, cosmetic quality, non-irradiated powder

Production process

Sapindus mukorossi fruit peel (after the seeds have been removed) dried, then ground to a powder

Part of the plant used

Fruit peel

Botanical name

Sapindus mukorossi

Botanical family

Sapindaceae

Country of origin

India

Other names

Ritha, aritha, soapnut, soapnut

INCI name

Sapindus mukorossi powder

Presentation

Powder packaged in a zipped and sealed doypack

Main active ingredients

Plant saponins

Organoleptic properties

• Appearance: fine powder

• Colour: light beige

• Odour: characteristic of soap nuts, tangy, sour

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Storage

Protect from air, moisture and light. Close the doypack tightly after each use.

Precautions

• Powdery and irritating product, do not use near a source of ventilation.

• Avoid contact with eyes; if contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with clean water.

• Keep out of reach of children.

• This powder is very active, so we recommend you always test it in the crease of the elbow 24 hours before application.

• Use it diluted in a "neutral" or softening powder (rice powder, oat powder, clays, etc.).

• If you feel a tingling sensation or overheating, stop application immediately and rinse off with clean water.

• Do not ingest.

Warning

The properties, indications and methods of use described above are derived from scientific literature and/or reference books or websites in aromatherapy, hydrolatherapy and phytotherapy. This general information is provided for informational purposes only and cannot under any circumstances be considered as medical information. This information cannot under any circumstances replace a diagnosis, consultation or medical follow-up, nor engage our liability.

Supplier documents

Ibrahim M., Khan AA et al. Antimicrobial activity of Sapindus mukorossi and Rheum emodi extracts against H pylori: In vitro and in vivo studies. World J Gastroenterol 28 (2006) 7136-7142.

Chen C-Y et al. Tyrosinase inhibition, free radical scavenging, antimicroorganism and anticancer proliferation activities of Sapindus mukorossi extracts. Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers 41 (2010) 129-135.

Huang H-C et al.Triterpenoid saponins from the fruits and galls of Sapindus mukorossi. Phytochemistry 69 (2008) 1609-1616.