Dr. Bronner's 18-In-1 Hemp Pure-Castile Soap - Tea Tree - 32 fl oz

A: Pro tip, soaps derived from botanical oils like this one, with a wonky pH, tend to leave a residue and irritate inflammatory skin conditions more than they help. Try a product that's free of the most common irritants like fragrance, botanical oils especially volatile botanicals like tea tree and citrus, and dyes. (And try to avoid all types of added fragrance for awhile.)

A: For sensitive skin, we recommend our Classic Baby Soap, as it does not contain any essential oils and is slightly more moisturizing than our other varieties. Our soaps do not clog pores. Instead, because of the pH level of the soaps, they open the pores to allow a deep cleaning of the skin. Our soaps have been known to help reduce acne, eczema and psoriasis because of their ability to clean the skin without harsh chemicals. Although our soaps have not been tested to see whether they are noncomedogenic, they have been used for many years with great success to those with sensitive skin. While our soaps don’t contain any preservatives or detergents that may cause some irritation, we always recommend those with sensitive skin consult with their medical professional prior to using a new product.

A: Hi Dessy, Soap that is labeled “antibacterial” is any soap or detergent that has had active antimicrobial ingredients added to it. Because our soap does not have these specific ingredients added to it, it cannot be labeled as “antibacterial.” However, the US Food and Drug Administration published a report indicating that soap and water is just as effective at mechanically removing microbes as antibacterial soap is at killing microbes. In addition, antibacterial soap can kill good microbes along with the bad, and often contains known toxins such as triclosan. For these reasons we believe our soap is ultimately safer and just as effective as an antibacterial agent, even though it is not labeled as such. You might also find Lisa Bronner’s blog post “Ditch the Antibacterial: Soap Is All You Need” interesting. https://www.lisabronner.com/ditch-the-antibacterial-soap-is-all-you-need/ Please feel free to reach out to directly if you have any further questions.

A: Hi Missy! This product is cruelty free and has never been tested on animals. Hope this helps.

A: At this time, Dr. Bronner’s products have not been tested against ring worm. We recommend consulting with your preferred medical professional.

A: Hi S! For body wash, all you need is one small squirt on a wet washcloth, applied to a wet body. Hope this helps!

A: Hi squid! For handwashing we recommend that you Pre-dilute 1:10 with water. Hope this helps!

A: Hi Lucia! Yes, you could use this face cleanser with a face cleansing device. Hope this helps!

A: Hi Avery! Dr. Bronner's 18-in-1 Hemp Pure Castile Soap -Tea Tree is an excellent facial cleanser. We recommend using 2-3 drops on wet hands or a wet wash cloth. You can also use it as a body wash by using one squirt on your wash cloth or loofah sponge. Hope this helps!

A: Yes, you can definitely shampoo with the castile soaps. It's not recommended to use them with color-treated hair. It is important to also pair the soap with an acidic conditioning rinse, such as Dr. Bronner’s Organic Citrus Conditioning Hair Rinse or apple cider vinegar.