10+ Ways I Like To Use Castile Soap

My favorite castile soap is Dr. Bronner’s because the key ingredients are organic and certified fair trade!

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The ingredients for the unscented version are:

• Water

• Organic coconut oil

• Potassium hydroxide (None remains after saponifying oils into soap & glycerin)

• Organic palm kernel oil

• Organic olive oil

• Organic hemp oil

• Organic jojoba oil

• Citric acid

• Tocopherol

Plus, have you ever read the messages on Dr. Bronner’s castile soap labels? They're inspiring, positive, and encourages action to help save planet earth, and live healthy and well! I am a HUGE FAN, so I have to rave about this amazing soap and all of its wonderful, endless number of uses. If you didn't know, Dr. Bronner's has been around for ages. His castile soap dates back to 1858 when his family began a soap-making business. It's evolved throughout the years and today, includes coconut oil, lotions, body balms, lip balms, and more. I use all of Dr. Bronner's products, but for the purpose of this post, I'll be sharing how I use his Castile soaps. I always purchase the unscented version because I can add my essential oils or keep it fragrance-free for baby girl.

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1. Baby Wipes

   • 1 teaspoon of Castile soap + 1.5 cups of distilled water, 1 tablespoon of a high-quality aloe vera and witch hazel, and a full dropper of Vitamin E oil or olive oil- read more on the recipe here

2. Makeup Brushes Cleaning Solution

   • 1 drop under running water

   • By far, the best discovery!!! I’ve tried cleaning solutions specifically targeted at makeup brushes but then discovered how SUPER effective castile soap is at getting the gunk out!

3. Hand Soap

   • Dilute 1:10 distilled water + add lavender essential oil

   • Castile soap dries out the skin if the proportion of soap to water is high, so be conservative; a little goes a long way!

4. Retainer Cleaning Solution

   • 1 drop under running sink water

5. Dish Soap

   • Dilute 1:10 distilled water + add an essential oil

   • I use it to wash dishes, baby bottles, and washable toys

6. Detergent for Handwashing Laundry

   • 1 capful soap + 1 gallon of water in a washbasin

   • I use it to handwash baby clothes and delicate fabrics

7. Detergent for Laundry Machine

   • 1/2 cup of soap

   • 1/2 cup of white vinegar

8. Fruit and Veggie Cleaning Solution

   • 1 drop in a bowl of fruits and veggies immersed in water

9. Body Wash

   • No dilution because the amount of water that comes out of my shower head is enough to bring down the strength of castile soap; I put a few squirts on my exfoliating washcloth, run it under water and scrub away

10. Shaving

    • 1-2 drops in the shower

11. Face Wash

    • 1-2 couple of drops on wet skin

    • I don't use it often as a face wash because castile soap can dry out my skin, so this is my back-up option

12. Shampoo

    • 1-2 drops on the scalp in the shower

    • This is also my back-up option because it can be too harsh on my scalp and hair

13. All-Purpose Cleaning Solution

    • 1/4 soap + 1L of water

    • I add an essential oil (lavender or tea tree) and use it with a sponge to scrub grime on countertops

14. Menstrual Cup Cleaning Solution

    • 1 drop under running water

15. Toilet Bowl Cleaner

    • 1:4 water + tea tree oil

There are an endless number of ways you can use Dr. Bronner's castile soap! I purchase the small and medium sizes for travel and the largest size (64-ounces) for home. It's a one-stop shop and a fantastic cost-saving solution. Plus, you can have fun with creating your own formulations and put them in your favorite glass or spray bottle. Dr. Bronner's will remain a staple in my cabinet!

For more ways to use Dr. Bronner's soaps, click here to check out Lisa Bronner's list, then grab your size here!