DEFINITION
Herbal, natural cleansing agent, also known as soapwort, from the leaves and roots of the Caryophyllaceae species used for producing foaming and lathering actions. Saponaria has been used for making delicate foamy cleansers since the Renaissance period. The root extract contains flavonoids and vitamin C.

ORIGIN
Roots and leaves of up to 20 species of saponaria plants native to southern Europe and southeast Asia.

FUNCTION
Cleanses while soothing and relieving itching.