Dr. Bronner's Magic Pure Castile Liquid Soap Bodywash - Lavender - 32 fl oz

A: Hi, thank you for reaching out about our Pure Castile Magic Soap. I completely understand the importance of ensuring the products you use are safe and suitable for your needs. Currently, none of our products hold a gluten-free certification, however, rest assured that our products are not made with any ingredients derived from grains or ingredients containing gluten, and we do not process gluten in our factory. To check out a complete list of our products and the ingredients they contain, please head over to our website. When dealing with health concerns or specific dietary needs, we always recommend consulting with your dermatologist or physician to ensure the product is appropriate for you. Please feel free to reach back out if you need any further assistance or have more questions about our products!

A: Thank you for reaching out to Dr. Bronner's! Due to our Pure-Castile Liquid Soaps being very concentrated, they do not work well in pump dispensers. We have tested a variety of pumps and dilutions over the years with little success. Inevitably, the pumps always clog. Instead, we would recommend keeping the soap in its original bottle and using just a drop or two for each handwashing or whatever use you desire. While our Pure-Castile Liquid Soap does not work well with pump dispensers, they do work great in foaming dispensers. Foaming dispensers “thicken” the soap with water and air. If you decide to use a foaming dispenser, make sure to dilute the soap at a ratio of 1 part soap to 3 parts water. This dilution doesn’t create the issues with clogging that undiluted soap would. Suggested ratio example: 8 oz. bottle = 2 oz. soap and 6 oz. water 12 oz. bottle = 3 oz. soap and 9 oz. water Just keep in mind that diluting our soap with water does reduce its shelf life as we do not add any harsh preservatives to our products. Generally, diluting with tap or filtered water results in a shelf life of about 2 weeks to a month, while dilutions with distilled water can last up to 6 months. Using distilled water can also reduce natural soap separation that may occur with hard water. If you prefer not to dilute your soap, we recommend trying our Organic Sugar Soaps. They do not encounter the same pump issues and even come with a pump dispenser. However, they are specifically formulated for bodily use and may not have the versatility that our Pure-Castile soaps do. Should you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to let us know

A: No, the soap is free from artificial fragrances and uses authentic scents only.

A: Yes, the packaging is made from 100% post-consumer recycled material and is biodegradable.

A: The soap contains regenerative organic certified oils, hemp seed oil, and coconut oil, among others.

A: The main scent of the soap is lavender, derived from pure lavender and lavandin oils.

A: Yes, the soap is recommended for normal skin types and is gentle for all ages.

A: Hi, thank you for contacting Dr. Bronner's! Our Pure-Castile Liquid and Pure-Castile Bar soaps work very well to clean makeup brushes. While they work just as well as each other, our Liquid Soap tends to be the most popular option for clean makeup brushes. To clean your makeup brushed with our Liquid Soap, wet the brush and add 1 - 2 drops of our Pure-Castile Liquid Soap (any scent). Gently massage the soap into the bristles making sure soap gets between all of them and then rinse in a small bowl of water. Once clean be sure to air dry the brush in a well-ventilated place. For an example and further information, please check out Lisa Bronner's blog post and video titled Cleaning Makeup Brushes with Castile (https://www.lisabronner.com/cleaning-makeup-brushes-with-dr-bronners-video/). Should you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to let us know!

A: Hi, thank you for contacting Dr. Bronner's! Our Pure-Castile Liquid Soap, like most “true soaps,” falls within the pH range of 8.7 - 9.9, regardless of the scent. We do not purposefully alternate or fluctuate the pH of our soap, and we never add any synthetic preservatives to our body care products. Instead, the highly concentrated nature of our soap keeps the product stable over time. We understand that many do not consider this to be ‘pH-balanced’, however, there is a bit of debate about if pH-balanced soap is necessary. We encourage you to read more about this topic in Lisa Bronner’s blog post, Skin Health, pH, and Dr. Bronner’s Soap (https://www.lisabronner.com/skin-health-ph-and-dr-bronners-soap/). If you have any health concerns, we always recommend that you consult with your dermatologist or physician, as they can help determine the products that may be more suitable for your body. Should you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to let us know!

A: Thank you for contacting Dr. Bronner’s! Our Soaps work exceptionally well to clean hair; however, the process may require a bit of tinkering to fit your specific needs. If there’s one important thing to remember about washing your hair with Dr. Bronner’s before washing, it’s that we strongly encourage you to follow up with an acidic rinse. Due to the alkalinity of our soap, they can leave a tangly look and feel. An acidic rinse not only conditions your hair but also can tamp down the cuticles in your hair and give it a smooth and silky after-feel. To shampoo with your favorite Dr. Bronner’s soap (Castile or Sugar Soap), just start with a dime-sized amount in your palm and lather it into your hair. The water present in the shower is enough to dilute the applied soap. Should you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to let us know!