Certified Fair Trade Fair for Life USDA Organic No Detergents Over 150 Years & 5 Generations of Soap Excellence Certified Under the USDA National Organic Program No Foaming Agents 100% Biodegradable! Oregon Tilth Certified Organic Not Animal TestedOrganic shikakai comes from the seed pods of the small south asian tree acacia concinna, and has been used for over 1000 years in India as a gentle conditioning cleanser for both skin and hair. We extract the shikakai in organic sugar and grape juice which have excellent humectant (moisturizing) qualities, and combine with Dr. Bronner"s castile soap base for rich emollient lather.Did you know that organic sugar is one of the best things you can use on your skin? The reason is that it is a natural humectant. Whereas salt pulls water out of the skin, sugar puts it back in. So in addition to giving our soaps a wonderful caramel aroma and color, they also make sure that the skin of your face and body is hydrated and super-soft and smooth.