Reetha powder contains saponins that produce a light foam when extracted in Aqua. In rinse-off formats (powder cleansers, masks, scalp scrubs) it helps lift surface oils. It disperses well in dry blends and can be boiled/soaked in Aqua or glycols to create a gentle, plant-based cleansing phase for gels and liquid washes. Use an appropriate preservation system in any water-based formula and avoid eye contact.

Benefits:

●      Gentle natural cleansing (saponin activity)

●      Helps reduce oiliness and surface residues

●      Clean after-feel post-rinse

●      Supports creamier foam when combined with other surfactants

●      Plant-derived and biodegradable

●      Usable as a powder or as an aqueous extract for liquid formats

How to use:

●      Powder formats (masks/cleansing grains/scalp powder): blend dry with clays; wet at use with Aqua or a hydrosol to form a smooth paste.

●      Aqueous extract (boil/soak): boil the powder in Aqua for 10–20 minutes, cool, fine-filter, then preserve; use as the cleansing phase.

●      Surfactant systems: combine the extract with mild amphoteric/anionic surfactants to improve foam/viscosity; adjust salt/polymer as needed.

●      Safety: avoid the eye area; patch test for sensitive skin.

Recommended usage levels in skincare:

●      Powder cleansers/cleansing grains/face masks: 5–30%

●      Scalp powder/shampoo: 5–25%

●      Aqueous extracts in gels/toners: 2–10% (as final extract percentage; depends on extract strength)

●      Liquid facial/body cleansers (using the extract): 2–8% (as extract percentage within the aqueous phase)

Solubility:

●      Insoluble as a raw powder in oils and Aqua; dispersible as a powder

●      Extractable in hot Aqua (also in glycols or a light hydroalcoholic mixture); filter to remove particulates

Applications:

●      Facial cleansers and clay/powder masks

●      Scalp-cleansing powders/shampoos

●      Mild liquid facial/body washes based on botanical extract

●      Cleansing gels and makeup-remover bases (with auxiliary surfactants)

●      Scrubs seeking gentle cleansing support

Storage:
Keep tightly closed, protected from light and moisture, at a moderate temperature (below 25 °C).