Dr. Bronner's Pure-Castile Soap

Dr. Bronner's Pure-Castile Soap, the iconic multi-purpose concentrated soap brand. Dr. Bronner's has been making certified organic, fair-trade, vegetable-oil based castile soap since 1948. The soap's many-uses-from-one-bottle versatility - for body, dishes, laundry, household cleaning - and the famously dense text-covered labels have made it a cult favorite in natural-living households.

About Dr. Bronner's

The Dr. Bronner's company was founded in 1948 by Emanuel Bronner, an Orthodox Jewish soapmaker who fled Nazi Germany and established his California soap business. The signature label text - Emanuel Bronner's philosophical and religious writing - has been preserved on the labels through the decades. The company remains family-owned and is one of the most prominent certified organic, fair-trade, and B Corp-certified personal care brands in the United States.

Key Facts

Brand

Dr. Bronner's (founded 1948)

Type

Pure-Castile soap (vegetable-oil based, concentrated)

Certifications

USDA Organic, Fair Trade, B Corp

Concentration

Highly concentrated - dilute substantially for most uses

Scent varieties

Multiple scents (peppermint, lavender, almond, etc.) plus unscented "Baby"

Format

Liquid and bar forms available

How to Use Dr. Bronner's

Pure-Castile soap is highly concentrated; dilute substantially for most uses. Body wash: a few drops on a washcloth. Hand soap: 1:4 dilution with water. Dishes: a small squirt in dishwashing water. Laundry: 1/4 cup per load. Floor mopping: 1/4 cup per bucket of water. The classic Dr. Bronner's label includes detailed dilution suggestions for many uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is "castile soap"?
Traditionally, an olive-oil-based soap originating from the Castile region of Spain. Dr. Bronner's uses a vegetable oil blend for their modern castile soap.

Is Dr. Bronner's organic?
Yes; certified USDA Organic.

Why is the label so wordy?
The signature label text is Emanuel Bronner's philosophical and religious writing, preserved through the decades.

How concentrated is it?
Very; most uses require substantial dilution. A small bottle goes a long way.

What's the difference between scented and "Baby"?
"Baby" is the unscented variety; all others have essential oil scents added.

Is Dr. Bronner's vegan?
Yes; the soap is vegetable-oil based and vegan.