Dr. Bronner’s Castile Soap is a versatile body soap made with organic, fair trade ingredients. Gentle yet effective, it can be used to cleanse your face, hair, and entire body—offering a simple, natural alternative to conventional personal care products. Whether in liquid or bar form, it lathers richly, rinses clean, and supports healthy skin without synthetic additives.
A Thorough Clean with a Gentle Touch
Many cleansers on the market today rely on complex formulations with added foaming agents and fragrance blends. These can sometimes leave skin feeling tight or dry.
Dr. Bronner’s Castile Soap is different. It’s made with a blend of organic plant oils—like coconut, olive, palm kernel, hemp, and jojoba—that are transformed through saponification into a rich, effective soap. This process creates a formula that gently lifts away dirt and oil while supporting your skin’s natural balance. No extra lather boosters or fragrance cocktails—just a clean that feels fresh and simple.
A Rich Lather—No Compromise Needed
Don’t let the minimalist ingredients fool you: Dr. Bronner’s Castile Soap produces a luxuriously creamy lather, thanks to its plant-based oil formulation. There’s no need for added foaming agents—just water, friction, and the magic of soap. The result is a satisfying suds experience that spreads easily over skin and rinses off without leaving residue behind.
A Rinse That Feels Truly Clean
After using Castile Soap, skin feels clean, refreshed, and comfortable. There’s no lingering film or artificial scent—just the feeling of skin that’s been gently but thoroughly cleansed. That’s thanks to our simple, biodegradable formula, which rinses away easily with water and doesn’t rely on the same kinds of emulsifiers or conditioning agents that some washes use.
Ingredient Transparency You Can Trust
With Dr. Bronner’s, what you see is what you get. Our ingredient list is printed right on the label—and written in plain language. Our formulas are made without phthalates, parabens, or petrochemicals that are commonly flagged for concern by health-conscious shoppers. We’re also proud that our Pure-Castile Liquid Soaps are EWG Verified™, meeting the Environmental Working Group’s highest standards for ingredient safety and transparency.
Gentle Enough for the Whole Family
One of the reasons people love using Dr. Bronner’s as a body soap is that it works well for all skin types. Whether you have dry, oily, or sensitive skin, castile soap provides a balanced clean without over-drying or irritating. Our Unscented Castile Soap contains no added fragrance and is especially suited for sensitive skin—including for babies (over 6 months) and anyone who prefers a mild, fragrance-free option.
Supports Healthy Skin
Dr. Bronner’s Castile Soap isn’t just a cleanser—it can be part of a simple, effective skincare routine. The carefully balanced blend of oils helps clean while supporting the skin’s moisture barrier. Used as a body wash, it’s a great first step before applying your favorite moisturizer or body oil.
And thanks to its versatility, it can also be used for face washing, shaving, and even as a shampoo (with proper dilution).
How to Use Castile Soap for Full-Body Washing
Dr. Bronner’s Pure-Castile Magic Soap is truly all-in-one when it comes to personal care. Here’s how to use it safely and effectively on hair, face, and body:
For the Body
- Liquid Magic Soap: Use 2–3 drops on a wet washcloth or loofah. A little goes a long way! Lather and rinse as you would with any body wash.
- Magic Bar Soap: Wet the bar and rub directly onto skin or a washcloth to create lather. Wash and rinse.
For the Face
- Liquid Soap: Dilute 1–2 drops in wet hands, rub to lather, and gently massage onto your face. Rinse thoroughly with water. Unscented is ideal for sensitive skin; Tea Tree is popular for blemish-prone skin.
- Bar Soap: Wet the bar and rub between hands to create a light lather, then apply to face. Avoid direct contact with eyes.
For Hair
- Liquid Soap: Use ½ tablespoon (diluted in about ½ cup of water) for short to medium hair. Massage into scalp, rinse thoroughly. Follow with an acidic rinse (like diluted apple cider vinegar: ½ tablespoon in 1 cup of water) to restore pH balance and smooth the hair shaft.
- Bar Soap: Wet your hair and the bar, then work the bar directly into hair to create lather. Rinse well and follow with a vinegar rinse.
Note: Castile soap is more alkaline than most shampoos. While many love how clean their scalp feels, others may need time for hair to adjust—especially if switching from conventional products with silicones or sulfates.
Since 1948, Dr. Bronner’s has focused on making soap with a deeper purpose. We use certified Fair Trade ingredients, support regenerative organic farming practices, and manufacture our soaps under socially and environmentally responsible conditions.
Choosing Dr. Bronner’s as your full-body cleanser means choosing a product that’s effective, versatile, and aligned with your values. You don’t need multiple specialty products when one gentle, hardworking soap can do it all.
