Panama wood is an evergreen tree in the Rosaceae family from South America.
As its name does not indicate, it grows in Chile... and not in Panama.
This tree has cosmetic and industrial properties that have made its reputation for a very long time.
The Mapuché Amerindians already knew its virtues. Moreover, its name “Quillaja” is a derivative of the word “quillay” which itself comes from a word from the Mapuché language which means “to wash”.
Liquid or in chips, Panama wood is a real natural treasure.
It is a multi-purpose product, effective for hygiene and cleaning. Because if you cut its bark into shavings, you can wash yourself with this tree which contains saponin.
It also seems that we can also drink it, since it is used in the composition of beer to have a better foam;-)
Discover without further delay the 18 uses of Panama wood that no one knows about:
1. It washes the hair perfectly.
2. It fights dandruff.
3. It hides bad smells.
4. It hydrates the skin by increasing its water content.
5. It softens and smoothes the hair.
6. It is a 100% natural foaming agent.
7. It prevents acne.
8. It is also an effective anti-inflammatory.
9. It prevents the appearance of cavities.
10. Thanks to it, emulsions can be stabilized.
11. It regulates sebum on the scalp.
12. It stimulates hair regrowth.
13. It darkens the color of the hair.
14. Panama wood shampoo (recipe here) can also be used to wash your favorite animals.
15. This same recipe is also a perfect base for making a laundry detergent or a multi-purpose household product. Just add a little baking soda or sodium percabonate to the recipe to wash your white laundry.
16. Panama wood decoctions can be used in the aqueous phase of a cream. It has a stabilizing role in the emulsion. And in addition, it is softening and antiseptic. It also has smoothing properties.
17. Panama wood decoctions can also be used in mouthwashes to prevent cavities.
18. it can also be used to make a foaming and cleansing gel for the skin.
To buy Panama wood in France, it's not super easy. Few sites sell it on the Internet.
We found one here with good reviews.