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@Andrea: I had to go look too. Apparently they are nuts off of a soapwood tree that are cracked open. The Lining in the shells makes a natural soap when mixed with water. You put them in a mesh bag and use them instead of laundry detergent, and they create a low suds naural detergent for washing. I kind of want to try them after reading about them but Im curious if they work,

@LivsMama: how interesting thanks! not sure if i want to do it if @looch says they are expensive, though.

@Andrea: Im that person that would have to do a cost analysis. At first glance they appear to be cheaper if you buy higher quantities. For 14.99 you get 8 oz of nuts to yield 80 loads. We use Dreft. A 100oz bottle of Dreft is $23, which should yield about 64 loads. So in that comparison, its cheaper. But like @Looch said, if you only buy 5, its more expensive. Either way, we dont have any skin irritation issues right now (knock wood) so I dont think Im gonna mess with something thats not broken

@LivsMama: i was just analyzing it as well! this one says 800+ loads for $55 + $8 shipping!

http://www.amazon.com/NaturOli-Soap-Nuts-Berries-PIECES/dp/B001NU2L8U

my LO has eczema so i hate to switch products, too!

@looch: they don't sell it in bulk around you?

@looch: argh! VAT is so annoying!!