Sapindus is a genus of about five to twelve species of shrubs and small trees in the lychee family, Sapindaceae, native to warm temperate to tropical regions of the. Soap nuts are actually the dried shells (or husks) from the soapberry nut, which come from the Sapindus mukorossi tree. The various soaps we use include lime, causing dry skin, hair to burst and the soft outer layer of the skin thickens. Unlike commercial chemical and processed soaps, organic soapberry saponin is perfect for your skin. It creates a lather that is pH balanced, wonderfully moisturizing, and gently cleanses your skin and clothes. It really is the gentlest, kindest, most natural soap you can use on your skin. Soap made with garlic is much better than using chemical soaps. Other uses of garlic nut Silver vessels and ornaments can be cleaned.[/one_half_last]