Dr. Bronner's Pure-Castile Magic Liquid Soap - Peppermint
by Dr. Bronner's
This is one of the cleanest multi-purpose soaps available, made with organic plant oils and minimal processing. The simple, traditional castile soap formulation avoids synthetic detergents, preservatives, and foam boosters common in conventional soaps.
- Water – safe · Pure water used as the base solvent for liquid soap formulation.
- Organic Coconut Oil – beneficial · Saponified coconut oil provides excellent cleansing and lathering properties while being gentle and moisturizing.
- Organic Palm Kernel Oil – safe · Sustainably sourced palm kernel oil that's been saponified to create gentle cleansing action. Dr. Bronner's uses fair trade certified sources.
- Potassium Hydroxide – safe · Used to saponify oils into soap; completely reacted in final product leaving no free alkali. Essential for liquid soap production.
- Organic Olive Oil – beneficial · Saponified olive oil provides mild cleansing with excellent skin conditioning properties, rich in oleic acid.
- Organic Hemp Seed Oil – beneficial · Rich in omega fatty acids, provides skin nourishment and helps maintain moisture balance.
- Organic Jojoba Oil – beneficial · Closely mimics skin's natural sebum, providing excellent moisturizing without clogging pores.
- Organic Peppermint Oil – safe · Natural essential oil providing cooling sensation and antimicrobial properties, though can be sensitizing for some individuals.
- Citric Acid – safe · Natural preservative and pH adjuster derived from citrus fruits, helps stabilize the formula.
- Tocopherol (Vitamin E) – beneficial · Natural antioxidant that protects oils from rancidity and provides skin benefits.
USDA Organic certified ingredients
No synthetic preservatives or detergents
Fair trade and regenerative agriculture practices
Completely biodegradable
Multi-purpose reduces need for multiple products
High pH can be drying for sensitive skin
Peppermint oil may irritate sensitive individuals
Requires dilution for most uses
More expensive than conventional soaps