THAI BOTANICAL BODY WASH
Species: Sapindus mukorossi
Description
Across the tropical landscapes of Southeast Asia, plants have long played a role in traditional cleansing. Among them, Soap Nuts were valued for their naturally occurring saponins, plant compounds that create a gentle botanical lather when combined with water, offering a simple form of cleansing rooted in the plant kingdom.
Wild-crafted in Thailand, our Botanical Body Wash begins with Soap Nut (Sapindus mukorossi) and introduces Amla (Phyllanthus emblica), a remarkable fruit traditionally valued across South and Southeast Asia. Makrut Lime, Elephant Apple, Indian Laurel Leaf, and Pineapple complete a botanical formula shaped by the plants and cleansing traditions of the region.
At the heart of the body wash are the naturally occurring saponins found in Soap Nut. When agitated with water, these plant compounds create a light foam that helps lift oils and buildup from the skin without relying on conventional synthetic detergents.
The botanicals are combined with a fermentation process using Lactobacillus casei, Rhodopseudomonas palustris, and Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Fermentation transforms the botanical mixture over time, creating a complex plant-based cleansing system rather than a formula built around isolated synthetic ingredients.
Alongside the Soap Nut cleansing base, Amla brings its own distinctive value. Used for centuries in Ayurvedic and traditional botanical practices, the fruit is naturally rich in vitamin C and antioxidant plant compounds. Makrut Lime and Pineapple complement the blend, while Elephant Apple and wild-harvested Indian Laurel Leaf add to its tropical botanical character.
The result is a simple, pH-balanced body wash designed to cleanse the skin while respecting its natural balance. Its character comes not from artificial fragrance or conventional detergent systems, but from Soap Nut, Amla, whole botanicals, fermentation, and naturally occurring plant saponins.
Made in Thailand using plants with a long history of traditional use, this body wash carries generations of botanical knowledge into a modern daily ritual: a return to a simpler way of cleansing the body, built around plants, water, and time.
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How to Use
Ingredients
INSIDE THE FORMULA
WILD BOTANICALS
NATURALLY FERMENTED
MICROBIOME SUPPORT
TRADITIONAL CARE
| Features |
The Wildest!
Wild Based™ Botanical Body Care
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Dr. Squatch
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Avalon Organics
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|---|---|---|---|
| Naturally Occurring Plant Saponins | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Naturally Fermented | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Wild-Harvested Botanicals | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Water-Based Formula | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| No Added Fragrance | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| No Sodium Benzoate or Potassium Sorbate | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |







