Reetha contains ‘saponins’ which are naturally occurring plant glycosides with amazing soap-like cleansing properties. Around eleven classes of saponins have been found in more than hundreds of plant families till date. These phytochemicals have a unique chemical structure that helps in producing a lather just like any detergent when combined with water. Thus reetha possesses the abilities to ‘clean and wash’. When comes in contact with water reetha creates mild soap-like suds that make it a great natural cleanser for hair skin and clothing.