Dr. Bronner's Magic Pure Castile Liquid Soap Bodywash - Peppermint - 32 fl oz: Basic Cleansing, Vegan, Whole Body, Made Without Parabens

A: Dr Bronners sells a variety of sizes, mostly in multiples of 2 ounces, from a few ounce travel size to gallons (hard to find these days.) The size is always posted on the product in the label (in the above ad, enlarge the photo and look above the "fair trade" logo.) The website should make clear which size product you are looking at (as this one does in the title) and the prices are pretty standard, with double the quantity usually being just less than double the price (excluding occasional sales by the merchant.) I like to buy one two ounce bottle to keep by the sink, and then buy the biggest size I can and just refill it as needed. The cap will become clogged with gooey "dry bronners", especially if you leave the top up, but this can be swiped out with your finger. Don't worry - its clean gunk!

A: Hi Anne, this product page is for the 32oz size of Dr. Bronner's Pure Castile Soap - Peppermint. Hope this helps!

A: Hi, thank you for reaching out to us! While our Pure-Castile Liquid Soap can and will lather very well, please keep in mind that we would consider it to be low-foaming as it does not contain any synthetic foaming. Instead, we rely on the potassium cocoate, palmate, and olivate that are naturally created during the saponification (soap-making) process. All three of which have excellent cleansing properties but do not foam as readily as synthetic foaming detergents do. It’s important to note that foam isn’t necessary for cleaning surfaces and is not essential to an effective soap or cleaner, though many consumers have been conditioned to expect it. Having a low-foaming cleaning product means that we’ve formulated an effective soap that contains no synthetic foaming detergents. So, while you can certainly use this product for a bubble bath, please keep in mind that it may not bubble up as much as conventional bubble bath products. For more information on this subject, we encourage you to check out Lisa Bronner's blog, Going Green with Lisa Bronner. Most notably her post The Science of Lather: Exploring the Fun and Function of Suds (https://www.lisabronner.com/the-science-of-lather-exploring-the-fun-and-function-of-suds/). Should you have any future questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

A: Hi, thank you for contacting 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: Hi, Thank you for contacting Dr. Bronner's! We greatly appreciate you taking the time to share your concerns with us as we take the health and safety of our customers very seriously. Our products have been tested and deemed safe in toxicological assessments, below the safety limits suggested by the governing authorities. However, please note that all fragrance oils are composed of constituents that may cause skin irritation for some, particularly in sensitive areas. With that in mind, rest assured that our Baby Unscented Pure-Castile Liquid Soap, or any of our milder scents such as Almond or Lavender, are great for young children and kids! When taking a bath, add a capful of soap into the bath water and let them soak. When bathing babies, we recommend using our Baby Unscented Pure-Castile Liquid Soap as it contains no essential oils and almost double the olive oil, making it perfect for washing your child's face, body, and hair. Just add a few drops (2 – 3) to a damp washcloth to easily maintain control of the soap as no true soap is tear-free, so it's important to keep soap out of the eyes. 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. To read more about bathing babies with our Pure-Castile Soap, head over to Lisa Bronner's blog post, Using Castile Baby Mild Soap on Babies. We do not recommend our Peppermint Pure-Castile Soaps for children under 3 years old as the cooling tingle from the peppermint essential oil is quite strong. Additionally, Eucalyptus Pure-Castile Soaps are only recommended for adults as the eucalyptus essential oil may cause irritation for babies and children. If you have any health concerns, we always recommend that you consult with your child’s dermatologist or physician to be on the safe side, as they can help determine the products that may be more suitable for their body. Should you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out! All the best and All-One,

A: Hi, thank you for reaching out to Dr. Bronner's! While you can dilute our Pure-Castile Liquid soap, rest assured that this is not necessary for all uses and mostly comes down to preference. For example, some may prefer just pouring a few drops into their hands for handwashing, and others may prefer to dilute our soap at a 1:3 ratio in a foaming pump. It's truly up to you and your needs. However, there are a couple of things to keep in mind when first getting started with our Pure-Castile Soap. Firstly, our soap is 2 - 3 times more concentrated than most soaps on the market; therefore, less is definitely more. Additionally, diluting our soap with water does reduce its shelf life because 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. Please keep in mind that we encourage cleaning your containers out thoroughly before refilling them with diluted soap to promote freshness from batch to batch. Lastly, it's important to note that our Liquid Soap does not work well with pump dispensers. We have tested a variety of pumps and dilutions over the years with little success. Inevitably, the very concentrated soap clogs the pump. We recommend keeping the soap in its original bottle and using just a drop or two for each handwashing. On the other hand, our Liquid Soap does works very well in foaming dispensers. Foaming dispensers “thicken” the soap with water and air producing a velvety cloud of soap. 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. Here are some suggested ratio examples: 8 oz. bottle = 2 oz. soap and 6 oz. water 12 oz. bottle = 3 oz. soap and 9 oz. water For an extensive guide on recipes and applications for our products, we highly recommend checking out Lisa Bronner's blog, Going Green with Lisa Bronner, where she provides incredibly handy dilution cheat sheets. https://www.lisabronner.com/dilutions-cheat-sheet-for-dr-bronners-castile-soap/ We truly hope you enjoy your journey with Dr. Bronner's products! Should you have any further questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out!

A: Hey, Great question! The length of time varies, depending on the type of product, how it is used, and how it is stored. Expiration dates and shelf life will be listed on most products. Look for the "open jar" symbol. After opened, you should use a product as directed or within one year. Always throw the product away if it seems discolored, develops a strange odor, or the consistency changes. 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: Hey V, Great question! The Dr. Bronners Pure Castile liquid soap can be used on the face, body, foaming pump dispenser, wipe off body wash spray, makeup removal, hair, bath, shaving, teeth, oral appliances, foot bath, Clearing congestion, dishes, laundry, handwashing delicates, mopping, all-purpose cleaning spray, windows, toilet, fruit/veggie wash, dog washing, cleaning makeup brushes, plant spray for bugs, and ant spray. 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: Our Castile Soaps can also be helpful if you are interested in making your own outdoor insecticidal Spray. Items you will need are: A spray bottle 1 Tbsp. (15mL) Dr. Bronner’s Castile Soap 1 quart (1 L) water Combine the soap and water in a spray bottle. Spray plants thoroughly. Be sure to spray stems, and under the leaves where bugs hide. Spray early in the morning or evening so that the heat of the day does not evaporate the spray immediately and is effective longer. You may need to spray plants daily for a while to thwart an intense infestation. Although we believe that a soap spray will not harm beneficial insects like bees and ladybugs, you can be sure not to bother any by giving the plant a quick shake before spraying. Rinse your produce after harvesting. You can even add a drop or two more Castile soap, which also makes a great produce wash. Happy plantings!

A: In the 1950s, Dr. Bronner lectured primarily in Pershing Square in Los Angeles, a hotbed of activism of all stripes. He saw the need for the world to unite before it destroyed itself, and to this end he exhorted all people to unite as one and to respect each other and the environment. He also encouraged all religions to recognize their universal similarities, inspired by the same divine source. Dr. Bronner saw planetariums as the “All-One!” temples of the future, where humans would see themselves within the celestial majesty of Creation and realize how vanishingly trivial their differences were here on Spaceship Earth. On the side, he gave away and sold his Peppermint Pure-Castile Soap and offered lectures about his mission statement to anyone that would listen to him. He soon realized that many people were taking the soap and leaving without listening to him speak. In response, Dr. Bronner began to print his philosophy in dense, tiny script on the label of each soap bottle. He also included scriptures and poetry. His unique style of expression was part prose, part poetry with no superfluous words. It is direct and strident, with copious repetitions of the phrase which summarizes his whole message: “All-One!” We invite you to visit the following link to the Lisa Bronner Blog where you can read more about the history of our label: https://www.lisabronner.com/how-the-label-was-born/

A: Our Castile Soap works as a great body wash, and some also use this soap to wash around their feminine or masculine areas. Please keep in mind that this soap was not specifically made for these delicate areas, however we get positive feedback that it works just fine. As we are all different and some may be more sensitive down there than others, we recommend that you do a spot test first. For sensitive skin and sensitive areas of the body, we suggest our Baby Unscented Castile Soap. The Peppermint soap may be a bit strong for the area, as it will really tingle from the Peppermint Oil. If you are still unsure, consult with your preferred medical professional to determine which product is right for you.