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!

A: Hi, thank you for reaching out to us! The castile soaps in particular are fantastic at removing sunscreen, even mineral sunscreen which tends to be stickier. We recommend that as soon as you are out of the sun for the day, wash in a warm shower with the castile soap, using a washcloth, loofah, or poof. This will remove sunscreen from the skin. Because sunscreen, and the sun itself, is very harsh on our skin and strips down the skin’s natural moisturizers, we recommend following up with a moisturizer. Should you have any further questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to let us know!

A: Our soaps and balms contain essential oils in amounts of 2% or less, so it’s unlikely that significant amounts of essential oils would enter your body. In addition, none of the essential oils in our products are ones you are advised to avoid during pregnancy. See a site like Parents.com or Healthline.com for more information. If you feel more comfortable avoiding essential oils altogether, we do have a line of products called Baby Unscented that is completely free of essential oils. To be safe, we always recommend checking with your healthcare provider and following their recommendations.

A: Hey Sindy, Yes! With 18-in-1 uses, these soaps are perfect for your face, body, and hair, but can also be used for rinsing food, cleaning dishes, mopping, and doing laundry. For real-time answers to all your beauty questions, use the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button on any beauty product page.

A: Hi, Cy. We recommend connecting with your pediatrician before using any products on a newborn.

A: Tocopherol - Vit E is the preservative.