Castile Soap
What is Castile soap?
Castile soap is an incredibly gentle liquid soap that is made with 100% Italian Olive Oil. The origin of Castile soap goes back centuries to the region of Spain called Castilla. During a time when most soap was made with animal fat, the Castillians discovered the gentle properties of olive oil that continue to make Castile soap in high demand today. Olive Oil acts as a humectant by attracting and holding water to the skin to form a breathable film that retains internal moisture. This soap contains no fragrance or other scent.
It has an undisputed worldwide reputation for its mildness and suitability for sensitive skin; it is was often used to launder antique lace and linen.
Why doesn't the Castile liquid soap color look the same every time?
Castile is made up of Olive Oil. Olive oil is a natural oil that has a range of colors. If you place your order a few weeks before Saint Patties Day and put in a request for "green" Castile, I'll be sure to make you some out of green olive oil!
Why is my Castile Cloudy?
Since Castile is made out of natural ingredients, due to the weather it will cloud. It will look different in very hot weather verses cold weather.
What if I get it in my eyes?
It will sting, however its temporary. Flush with clean water.
How is my liquid Castile best used in the shower?
The liquid Castile works best with a loofa sponge if you want to get a lot of lather.
Does allnaturalsoapstore's liquid Castile soap have a taste to it?
No. It does not have a taste. When using our Casitle soap as a tooth soap we do recommend that you add glycerine to sweeten the taste and adding peppermint essential oil makes it minty fresh! My dentist recommended adding the baking soda to act as a mild abrasive and my teeth have never been better!
What is saponified oil on the ingredients list?
Saponification is the chemical process where oils and an alkali (potash) bind to create soap. The saponification process creates soap and a high amount of glycerin. Allnaturalsoapstore soaps retains the glycerin in the soap.
Can I add fragrance to the Castile soap?
Absolutely! Just go to your local health food store and you can add your desired essential oil to your soap. However, different eo's will look differently in the Castile soap. Some will make the color darker and some lighter. I do ask that before you add an essential oil that you research any skin sensitivities, especially for pregnant women.
My favorite in the summer when I have a lot of mosquito bites is chamomile essential oil in my liquid soap to sooth my itching skin, and in my powder room I add rose oil to my liquid soap.
My soap is coming out weird.
Clean the foam pump nozzle.
Other uses for Casitle soap:
One or two squirts of liquid Castile soap with some baking soda is a great all natural exfoliate for the face! (Do not get into eyes)
Why would Castile soap burn my eyes?
Castile soap is still soap even though it does not have harsh chemicals. If you look at the ingredients on any baby shampoo they use a numbing agent that numbs the eyes incase the shampoo gets into the eyes. Our Castile is chemical free so we do not add any numbing agents.
FAQ about Soap nuts:
Should I use soap nuts with my regular laundry detergent?
Soap nuts do not need to be used with laundry detergent. The purpose of using the soap nuts is to eliminate the chemical exposure to our skin as well as the environment.
If the soap nuts stay in the wash through the rinse cycle, don't they keep releasing soap?
No, as long as cold water is used in the rinse cycle, soap nuts release very little saponin (soap) during the rinse cycle.
The soap nuts have a vinegary smell. Will my clothes smell like the soap nuts?
The nuts themselves do have an vinegary smell, which doesn't transfer to the clothes.
I use bleach in my whites. Are soap nuts a substitute for bleach?
No, soap nuts will not bleach clothes.If you have clothes that are very smelly and would like insure the removal of heavy odors, add a few table spoons of baking soda and sea salt.
I accidentally put my soap nuts in the dryer with my clothes will they be ok?
I do it all the time, and your soap nuts will be fine.
How do I know when I need more soap nuts added to the wash bag?
When the soap nuts don't dry and they are mushy discard old ones and add new ones. Make sure the wash bag is tied double so soap nuts don't float out!
Can soap nuts be used in my HE (high efficiency or front load washer?
Yes! Because they are very low sudsing, they work well in HE washers.
I see very little suds when using soap nuts, are they working?
Yes! We have been brain washed to equate clean with suds, also known in the chemical industry as sodium luaryl sulfate which is a cancer causing agent. Why would we want to clean with a cancer causing agent?
How can I improve my floor steam cleaner?
When steam cleaning floor: Instead of adding plain water to your steam cleaner, boil some water, add the muslin bag with aprox 7 soap nuts in them. If your like me and don't want to wait for the water to cool, just add some ice cubes to cool down the water and then put the soap nut water in the steam cleaner.
If you have more innovative ways to use our Casitle soap or soap nuts, send us a comment in our CONTACT US page and we'll be sure to post it!
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I LOVE the soap. I use it on myself and my son. The soap is very gentle for his skin and leaves it soft and smooth. I love the fact that i can bathe my son without putting harsh chemicals on his skin.
