Thanks again!

Glad to be of help, Rachel! Good story. Enjoy your purchase. You’ll find there are few limitations once you begin to experiment. It’s amazing. I hope you are reading the “BEYOND Laundry…” articles. They do SO MUCH more! I’ll be writing more soon, too. Keep spreading the word! – Chris

Well, we certainly have no affiliation with anyone conspiring against our Asian Indian friends. My friends at NaturOli are the largest importers in the Western hemisphere, and their business is greatly appreciated in India. There is no anti-Asian sentiment to be sure! Only the overseas retail packaging remains questionable. I support sorting and packaging in the USA (especially by USDA Certified Handlers) for it ensures the highest of quality, plus a recent first hand inspection prior to the consumer receiving them. Product packaged abroad for retail will go a minimum of many months before anyone even sees them again. That’s not a good scenario.

I’ve seen soap nuts packaged overseas in absolutely horrible condition with my own eyes. Some I suspected to have been many years old. The articles I presented are factual. They certainly do not apply to ALL product packaging abroad. But the facts are presented to help make a point. Such would never have happened if packaged by a USDA Organic Handler in the US or Canada. If US retailers would take more steps to ensure end quality, I would revisit this issue. As of yet, I have not seen any such efforts.

I do appreciate your input! Thank you!

Hi Kim,

This is interesting. I wish I had experience with this species, but I don’t. There are at least eleven known species of soap berry trees. This one is common to Hawaii. Every species that I have tested, has worked. They all contain saponin, the active ingredient. The concentration does vary however from one species to another. If it’s producing fruit, allow them to fully ripen on the tree. Then de-seed them and allow to sun dry. Use as usual. You’ll know soon enough. I’d love to hear about the results.

Chris

Hi Valentin,
I’m sorry, but there is no fee-based general advertising on SoapNuts.Pro. Space is purely reserved for “Preferred Sellers” who have become part of the “Preferred Seller Program”. The criteria is outlined on the page about it. Thanks for asking! Btw: I can be emailed at chris@soapnuts.pro.

Hi Rebecca! Please don’t hold it against us… Wish you could see some of what other BIG sites and magazines have sent…even “Cosmopolitan”. This was subtle by comparison. They are really not “advertisers” per say. No $$$ is exchanged, and I have no at all control over their editorial staff. I’ll take full responsibility though. I alone approved it. – Chris

Hi Paula,
No you can’t buy soap nuts on SoapNutsPro. This is for data only. The site is more like that of EWG and Skin Deep, but for soap berries and saponin only. Obviously it is not database driven. It’s a compilation of my research, articles, and third party tests and reviews. Our goal is to educate, not sell. Any seller who has a banner is a “Verified SoapNutsPro PREFERRED Seller”. Soon we will also post a list of sellers who meet our sales practices criteria. That will be a geographical list in support of our “Buy Local” program. ALL in due time. Thanks for your patience!
Chris