Castile Soap users...WHAT'S YOUR FLAVOR??

[EMJazzy]

The Almond smell so so good all of us wash our bodies with that flavor. I use the Pepermint for the floors, I wash our clothes with the Lavendar and I wash my hair with the Tea Tree.

Are there any other *flavors* of castile soap that I haven't ran across yet?

 

[momi]

Thanks for this post - I am a newbie to this so right now I have only used the Mild by Dr. Bronners... I am ready to branch out though. I can definitely tell a difference since I left that other stuff alone.

 

[EMJazzy]

I was shocked when I saw how many different flavors of Castile Soap there was AND the fact that you can use it for just about EVERYTHING!! I am saving a lot of money in cleaning products.

 

[morehairplease]

Thanks for this post - I am a newbie to this so right now I have only used the Mild by Dr. Bronners... I am ready to branch out though. I can definitely tell a difference since I left that other stuff alone.

hey sweetie,

are you using this for a shampoo, as well?

tia,
tishee

 

[EMJazzy]

I will probably start using the Almond flavored on my hair since it's getting warm....when it dries it leaves this lovely almond scent that makes me smile.

 

[naturalgurl]

I use the peppermint(very diluted) as shampoo. I have replaced my shampoo with castile. It's so gentle on my strands. Some people say it dries out their hair but I always ask if they diluted it first. Castile soap comes concentrated, that's one of the reasons it's so economical. I use the peppermint as my body soap too. I want to use it to wash dishes and clean but since I use it on my hair too I'm having a hard time unclenching my fist. I'm such a miser when it comes to my hair products. So since this is a "hair product" for me I hoard it. I plan on buying the tea tree oil castile for my hair and get the lavender for my clothes. I plan on using the different kinds for everything I can!

 

[InNeedofHairapy]

I didn't know you were supposed to dilute.. thank goodness I haven't used it as my shampoo yet

what ratio are you using to dilute your soap?


I use peppermint, but have my eye on almond and mild, so that I can use it for my babies...

I didn't know you could clean with it either...I did use the peppermint to shower with and felt crisp and tingly..woke me right up

 

[Angelicus]

The almond is the best, all-around! I love washing with it-- makes the whole bathroom smell so good. The problem is that no matter how much I dilute it, it always goes fast.

I hate the smell of lavendar and eucalyptus [sp] so there is no way that I would buy those. Also, since I already use peppermint oil for almost everything, it gets a bit over-done if I use it to wash.

 

[EMJazzy]

I use the peppermint(very diluted) as shampoo. I have replaced my shampoo with castile. It's so gentle on my strands. Some people say it dries out their hair but I always ask if they diluted it first. Castile soap comes concentrated, that's one of the reasons it's so economical. I use the peppermint as my body soap too. I want to use it to wash dishes and clean but since I use it on my hair too I'm having a hard time unclenching my fist. I'm such a miser when it comes to my hair products. So since this is a "hair product" for me I hoard it. I plan on buying the tea tree oil castile for my hair and get the lavender for my clothes. I plan on using the different kinds for everything I can!

You know it never dawned on me to dilute it :scratchch I literally just use 3 tablespoons when I wash my hair and a few squirts on my wash cloth when I wash my body. I need to be more conservative when I wash my clothes because I KNOW I use too much of the lavendar. I use the Tea Tree for the medicinal properties but it doesn't smell all that hot that's why I am considering switching to the Almond during the warmer months. I just hope and pray no bugs start flying after me because of the sweet smell of the almond scent.

 

[crlsweetie912]

I'm a peppermint girl allll the way! Now yall have me wanting to try the Almond!
Tip:
In the summertime when it's really hot early in the am, a shower with the peppermint is sooo refreshing and will keep you tingly cool for a long time. I LOVE IT!

 

[delp]

eucalyptus

 

[InNeedofHairapy]

Wow..it does all of that?!?

laundry and all, huh?


I tried reading the bottle, but the blasted thing gives me a headache. I know it says it has 18 uses, but I had no idea

 

[Evazhair]

Dr. Woods Peppermint in the winter
Dr. Bonners' any time else

 

[momi]

hey sweetie,

are you using this for a shampoo, as well?

tia,
tishee

In the past I used the peppermint for a shampoo - this was when I would wear my hair in natural styles. It has a wonderful lather and was not drying at all.

 

[EMJazzy]

The almond is the best, all-around! I love washing with it-- makes the whole bathroom smell so good. The problem is that no matter how much I dilute it, it always goes fast.

I hate the smell of lavendar and eucalyptus [sp] so there is no way that I would buy those. Also, since I already use peppermint oil for almost everything, it gets a bit over-done if I use it to wash.

I'm gonna see if I can find the eucalyptus flavor, I haven't seen that one.

 

[morehairplease]

In the past I used the peppermint for a shampoo - this was when I would wear my hair in natural styles. It has a wonderful lather and was not drying at all.

thanks sweetie. now if I could get the right dilution I would be set. I used it once and my hair was cleaned but really dry(figured I did not have enough water).

 

[Jynkx]

where do you buy this?

 

[EMJazzy]

Wow..it does all of that?!?

laundry and all, huh?


I tried reading the bottle, but the blasted thing gives me a headache. I know it says it has 18 uses, but I had no idea

Here is what it says on the Dr. Organics bottle (the brand I use):

Directions: Use Dr. Organics Pure Castile Soap as a body wash, shampoo, baby bath, hand soap, shaving soap, cloth diaper soap, and general household cleaner.

Daily body wash: Apply generous amount onto wet hands, washcloth, or loofah. Lather and massage entire body.

Bath: Squeeze two capfuls in running water to create a relaxing soak.

Facial Pack: Apply liberally onto a towel soaked in hot water. Wring out and drape over scalp and face, massaging with fingertips.

Laundry Cleaner: Use 2oz for small loads, 4oz for large loads

Household Cleaner: Use 4 parts water to 1 part Castile Soap for dishes, floors and counters.

Contains no animal ingredients, no artificial colors, and was not tested on animals.

-pH Balanced
-Biodegradable
-No Lauryl/Laureth Sulfates
-Eco-friendly
WARNING: For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes

Ingredients: Water, Saponified Coconut, Hemp & Olive Oils with retained Glycerin, Vitamin E Oil (Tocopheryl Acetate), Almond Oil, Sea Salt, Citric Acid, Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis) Extract.

 

[EMJazzy]

thanks sweetie. now if I could get the right dilution I would be set. I used it once and my hair was cleaned but really dry(figured I did not have enough water).

My hair feels a tad dry directly after using it but once I put my conditioner on the softness returns immediately.

 

[EMJazzy]

where do you buy this?

Target and Walgreens.

 

[Jynkx]

thanks EMJazzy.

 

[EMJazzy]

thanks EMJazzy.

You're welcome!

 

[Platinum]

Is this stuff really that good? I've never tried it.

 

[naturalgurl]

I dilute mine 1 part soap to 4 parts water for the hair and 1 part water to 2 part soap for my shower gel.

 

[thefineprint]

I heard Dr. Bronners just started a new Rose Castile Soap. Mmm! I can't wait to give it a go!

 

[EMJazzy]

Is this stuff really that good? I've never tried it.

It's really THAT good!!

 

[mrsmeredith]

Yea castille or bastille (which is what dr. bronners really is) soap has plenty of uses but for clothes its a no go. The cleaning properties of a true castille is very very mild so it will hardly have any affect on clothes at all. But Dr. Bronners version of Castille (really bastille) has other oils such as coconut which is a cleansing oil so therefore can clean more but still not enough for house cleaning or laundry.

 

[EMJazzy]

I heard Dr. Bronners just started a new Rose Castile Soap. Mmm! I can't wait to give it a go!

OH YEAH???? I absolutely LOVE the smell of roses.

 

[Platinum]

It's really THAT good!!

Hmm, I may have to try this when it's time for me to buy shampoo.

 

[EMJazzy]

Yea castille or bastille (which is what dr. bronners really is) soap has plenty of uses but for clothes its a no go. The cleaning properties of a true castille is very very mild so it will hardly have any affect on clothes at all. But Dr. Bronners version of Castille (really bastille) has other oils such as coconut which is a cleansing oil so therefore can clean more but still not enough for house cleaning or laundry.

I tried to find some information on *bastille* and could not find anything regarding soap. I looked up the ingredients of Dr. Bronners Castile Soap (Eucalyptus) and here's what I found:

Description

• Made With Organic Oils!
• No Detergents
• 100% Vegan. Health Is Our Greatest Wealth.
• No Foaming Agents
• 100% Biodegradable!
• Not Animal Tested

Enjoy only 2 cosmetics, enough sleep & Dr. Bronner's 'Magic Soap' to clean body-mind-soul-spirit instantly uniting One! All-One! Absolute cleanliness is Godliness! For facial packs, scalp & soothing body rub, add dash on bath towel in sink of hot water. Wring out. Lay over face & scalp. Massage with fingertips. Repeat 3 or 4 times 'til arms, legs & all are rubbed, always towards the heart. Rinse towel in plain hot water and massage again. Breathe deeply! Health is Wealth. Within 9 minutes you feel fresh and clean, saving 90% of your hot water & soap, ready to help teach the whole Human race the Moral ABC of All-One-God-Faith! For we're All-One or None! All-One! All-One! All-One!



Suggested Use Dilute: Enjoy 1 soap for 18 different uses! Guaranteed no synthetic eucalyptus oils & 100% vegetarian: Supermild castile has outstanding water softening & cleansing powers, preferable to harsh soap & defattening synthetics. It does not cut dirt, but dissolves it. It is the mildest, most pleasant soap you ever used or money back! Enjoy sink body rub to stimulate body-mind-soul-spirit and teach the essene moral ABC uniting all free in the African Shepherd Israel's Greatest All-One-God-Faith!

To simplify & enjoy life more, dilute 1/2 oz. or 2 squirts of this pure castile soap with 2 gallons or sinkful hot water, then towel massage, a facial pack, then wring towel out & fingertip massage your hair & scalp. Enjoy the creamy emollient lather on baby, bath, beach, body, dentures, deodorant, shaving, aftershave - silk - wool - pets-diapers - car - hand and foot soap.
Concentrated: Clouds when cold. Put in warm room/water: clears at 70F.


Other Ingredients Water, Saponified Organic Coconut & Organic Olive Oils (w/Retained Glycerin), Organic Hemp Oil, Organic Jojoba Oil, Organic Eucalyptus Oil, Citric Acid, Vitamin E.



Warnings Keep out of eyes. If cap clogs, poke it clear only: Do no squeeze bottle and shoot out soap. Soap can clog and spurt with pump dispensers. Flush eyes well with water for 15 minutes. Consult a Physician if irritation persists.