Dr. Bronner's Organic Baby Sugar Soap - Unscented

A: Hey Cheryl S, Great question! The Dr. Bronner's Organic Baby Sugar soap does not claim tear free. However, it is safe for all ages! For all your future beauty questions, get real-time answers using the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button, found on every product page.

A: While our Baby Unscented Organic Sugar Soap is gentle enough to wash the skin and hair of babies and children as it contains no essential oils and almost double the normal amount of olive oil, please note that our soaps are not "tear free." The “tear free" characteristic can only be achieved with synthetic non-soap detergents and is not something we're able to do given the all-natural formulation of our soaps. As it is the nature of soap to irritate the eye upon contact, we have a statement on the bottle to keep the soap away from the eyes, and we do not market them as "Tear Free."

A: Hi, Thank you for reaching out and sharing your feedback! As of 2025, we updated the design of our pumps for our Sugar Soap bottles specifically to make it easier for customers to use the locking mechanism after receiving feedback about how difficult it was to lock previously. However, we will gladly pass along your suggestion to our product development team. Perhaps we can offer another pump style in the future! Thanks again for taking the time to connect with us. All the best and All-One!

A: Thank you for taking interest in our Sugar Soaps! While our Organic Sugar Soaps are just as effective as our Pure-Castile Liquid Soaps, they have some key differences. Please note that this soap is as concentrated as our Castile Soap. Our Organic Sugar Soap is specifically intended for use on the body. The first ingredient in our Sugar Soap is organic sucrose, which is a natural humectant that draws moisture into the skin and hair. As a result, our Sugar Soaps tend to be a bit more hydrating than our classic Pure-Castile Liquid Soaps. The Sugar Soaps also contain shikakai powder, used in India for centuries as a gentle conditioner for skin and hair, making our Organic Sugar Soaps ideal for washing hair (remember to use an acidic conditioning rinse). On the other hand, our classic Pure-Castile Liquid Soaps are extremely versatile and can be used to clean dozens of different things: body, laundry, dishes, floors, pets, countertops, etc. You can find a variety of uses in the FAQ section of our website or by checking out Lisa Bronner’s amazing dilution guide: https://www.lisabronner.com/dilutions-cheat-sheet-for-dr-bronners-castile-soap/ Though both soaps work very well to clean your body and hair, our Sugar Soap offers a more moisturizing experience, while our Pure-Castile Soap offers expansive versatility. For more on the differences and similarities between our Liquid Castile and Sugar Soaps, we recommend heading over to Lisa Bronner’s post Dr. Bronner’s Pure Castile vs. Sugar Soaps: https://www.lisabronner.com/dr-bronners-pure-castile-vs-shikakai-soaps/

A: Hi Rockelle, Please note that we strongly encourage customers to follow up with an acidic rinse after shampooing with our soaps. 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.  We recommend using our conditioning Organic Hair Rinse, which is specially formulated for this purpose and uses a base of organic lemon juice, but you may easily substitute it for a vinegar or lemon juice dilution. If you are interested in these alternatives, we encourage you to use them in a spray bottle for the most control and ease of use. We recommend diluting any kind of vinegar with equal parts water, at a 1:1 ratio, and diluting one part fresh lemon juice with two parts water at a 1:2 ratio due to its higher acidity. Additionally, be sure to strain and properly store your lemon juice as it is not a shelf-stable ingredient. To learn more about shampooing with our soaps, please check out our definitive guide on drbornner.com or Lisa Bronner’s amazing blog post, From Shampoo to Soap – My Story at lisabronner.com. Hope this helps!

A: Hi Erin, Please rest assured that it is safe to use our soap with Jewelry, for example when washing your hands. While our soaps should not damage jewelry, we recommend following manufacturer instructions and recommendations on jewelry care. Please note that if you do not have tarnish resistant jewelry, even water could remove some of the plating over time. We hope that this helps! Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any further questions.