FAQs

What is it?

• Natural & Plant-Based: Castile soap is made from plant-based oils like olive, coconut, and hemp, and is free from harsh chemicals and artificial ingredients. 

• Versatile Uses: It can be used for cleaning, body wash, laundry, dishwashing, and more. 

• Concentrated: Liquid castile soap is concentrated, so a little goes a long way. 

• Safe for Skin: It's generally considered safe for sensitive skin (use unscented, heavily diluted and avoid skin contact with full strength soap, if needed) 

• Shelf Life: Castile soap has a long shelf life, typically 2-3 years, and doesn't require an expiration date. 

• Cloudy in Cold: Natural liquid castile soap can appear cloudy or opaque in cold weather, but this doesn't affect its function. 

• Not for Color-Treated Hair: Castile soap can strip color from color-treated hair. 

• Avoid Acids: Castile soap is alkaline and shouldn't be mixed with acidic substances like vinegar or lemon juice. 

• Biodegradable: septic and grey water friendly 

• Vegan:

• Non-toxic: 

What's in it?

• Ingredients:  

Things to Consider:

• Hard Water: Hard water can react with castile soap and leave a white film residue. 

• Residue: Castile soap can leave a residue on shiny or hard surfaces, especially when used with hard water. 

• Thickeners: Castile soap is naturally thin and doesn't require artificial thickeners. 

• Allergies: If you experience an allergic reaction, it's possible you're sensitive to one of the essential oils in the product. 

• Pet Safety: Always use an unscented version of castile soap for pets, as essential oils can be harmful. 

• Not suitable for Shampoo and Conditioner 

• Functions for gentle dishwashing liquid but ideal to rinse dishes with white vinegar diluted with water. 

How to use it?

• Dilute for Gentle Cleaning: For general cleaning, dilute the soap with water in a spray bottle or use in a bucket for scrubbing.  Apply full strength only if needed. 

• Make Hand/Body Wash: Use a small amount of soap with water for hand or body wash. A little goes such a long way! 

• Laundry: Use a small amount to hand wash stubborn stains off clothes before putting in the washing machine using regular washing powder or liquid. 

• DIY Recipes: Castile soap can be used as a base for various DIY cleaning and personal care products. 

• Essential Oils: You can add essential oils to castile soap for fragrance and added benefits. 

Where can it be used?

• In the home: All areas

• On the body: Hands and body

• Hotels and Motels: Hands, body, communal dishwashing, kitchen, BBQ, seating areas and outdoor areas 

• Outdoor plants and spaces: 

• Down the toilet, down the sink: 

What essential oils are good to use? 

• Eucalyptus: Spa‑like and refreshing; widely used for everyday antibacterial‑style cleaning 

• Tea Tree: Crisp and clean scent; often chosen for its natural antiseptic properties

• Peppermint: Cool and invigorating; great for wake‑up morning handwashes or freshening surfaces (use lightly its strong) 

• Clove: Warm and spicy; popular in blends for damp or musty areas

• Lavender: Soft and calming; great for general handwashing and all‑purpose use

• Rosemary: Herbal and earthy; pairs well with citrus for kitchen and bench‑top blends

When to stop use

• Skin reactions: If you notice a reaction, you should avoid direct skin contact with full strength soap, dilute it to reduce sensitivity or wear gloves 

• Soap in eye: Like all soaps, wash your eyes or wear safety glasses 

• Avoid using in machines: Don't add it to your washing machine, dishwasher or any appliances as it may leave a residue inside them 

• Avoid cleaning directly with the gel in the bag: It's too wasteful of a product that works effectively at a full spectrum of dilution with water

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