Here you have a multifunctional product that works as hand soap, shower gel, shaving soap and shampoo but also handles the dishes, laundry and cleaning.
Castile soap is 1 product for everything!
Are you going on vacation with camping, tent, bicycle, caravan or cabin, then this is the perfect multi-product.
What does Castile mean?
The word Castile is a reference to La Castilla – a region in central Spain that is historically significant in the history of soap making.
In America, Castile means a soap made with olive oil, usually a liquid soap made from olive oil and coconut oil.
What is Castile soap made of?
Dr Bronner's mild liquid castile soaps are based on organic coconut oil, olive oil, jojoba oil and hemp oil.
Vermont Soaps mild liquid castile soaps are based on organic saponified coconut oil, jojoba oil and olive oil.
To make a good soap requires only a few natural ingredients, no complex chemical mixtures.
Problems in mass-produced soap manufacturing can be low-quality base ingredients, alcohol, synthetic colors and fragrances, and preservatives.The soap then lacks moisture at its core and tends to have alkaline residues left in it which will irritate the skin.
Oil and alkali must be in balance to make the perfect soap as we mentioned earlier.
Problems arise when alkali and oil don't combine chemically; alkaline salts remain in the product. Excess alkali creates a soap that is too strong and dries out the skin.
Why doesn't everyone make natural castile soap then? Well, it's about money. Mass production costs less, takes less time and yields greater profit.
Good, organic and sustainable ingredients for a less drying soap cost more.
Why choose Castile soap?
Fantastic liquid soaps that are made entirely without chemicals (no surfactants, perfumes or preservatives) yet they still foam a lot.
They are vegan-friendly. No hidden animal ingredients which is otherwise common in conventional soap.
Great for washing the whole body and hands as they are so mild.
Good for all ages and all skin types.
Perfect for shaving.
Also works as shampoo for oily hair.
You can use them at full strength or dilute up to 50% with water.
They are very economical.
All fragrance comes from genuine essential oils (also available fragrance-free). They smell delightful.
Also suitable for cleaning & dishes.
Castile soap for cleaning & dishes
Here are some general recommendations for how to dilute the soap for cleaning:
For floors, walls and car washing:
Add about 0.5 – 1 dl of liquid soap to a bucket of warm water. Clean as usual and let dry.
Laundry:
Use about 0.5-0.8 dl per load – a bit more for hard water. Liquid soap can be neutralized by detergent residues in the machine so use enough – you may need to use a little extra the first time. Perfect for hand washing most silk fabrics, fine fabrics and wool.
For stain removal:
Wet the surface and apply soap. Work the soap into the material from several directions and let it sit for a while. Blot the stain with a cloth or towel and rinse.
General cleaning:
Fill a clean spray bottle with warm water, add 5% of the concentrate, spray and wipe. Suitable for all water-safe surfaces. Safe and non-toxic for humans, plants and pets.
Bathroom cleaning:
Use the soap on a sponge on tiles or porcelain, rinse.
The soap can also be used to clean makeup brushes.
You can read more about 10 ways to use castile soap on Morotsliv's blog for additional inspiration and ideas!
About the companies
Vermont Soap is a family-owned company from Vermont, USA, whose vision is to make the soap industry more healthy and sustainable.
Their, perhaps most important, contribution to the environment is that they only use natural base ingredients from sustainable sources in all their products.
A recurring theme in their products is simplicity. Their products are certified according to USDA Organic food standards (USDA Organic) by Vermont Organic Farmers (VOF).
Dr Bronner's uses organic and natural ingredients and purchases Fairtrade and ethically sustainably harvested raw materials from around the world for fair prices, wages and conditions for local farmers.
The packaging is made from 100% recycled material.
What do you use your Castile soap for? Tell us and inspire others!
