Uses for Liquid Castile Soap

Castile references La Castilla, a region in Spain known for soap manufacturing.

In the United States, castile soap is a type of soap traditionally made from pure oil such as vegetable, coconut or jojoba oil. Castile soap is appreciated because it is not made with chemicals or animal fat like most commercial soaps. In addition, there are a variety of uses for castile soap. Professional soap makers and hobbyists turn to castile soap as the base for many soap recipes.

Hand Soap

Add designer flair to castile soap with a decorative dispenser!

Castile soap is available in both a liquid form and a bar soap designed for easy use as a hand soap or as a body wash. The natural glycerin remains intact in the manufacture of castile soap and natural moisturizers leave the skin feeling soft and smooth. Both liquid and solid castile soap are helpful as a lubricant during shaving. If you wish, you can add any fragrance of your choice to plain, unscented liquid castile soap and store it in a dispenser for easy use.

Shampoo

You can add fresh herbs and essential oils to your castile shampoo.

Many users of castile soap swear by its use as a nourishing shampoo for both human and pet use. Traditional store-bought shampoos are filled with a long list of chemical additives. During the cleaning process, much of the natural moisture of your hair and scalp may be removed. The natural ingredients in castile soap can remove grease and dust from the hair while retaining vital moisture in the hair shaft and the scalp. You can experiment with different types of castile soap made from coconut oil or other natural oil to find the one that works best for your hair type.

Detergent

Replace your household cleaners with castile soap.

Castile soap works as a detergent for cleaning needs around the house. You can use castile soap as a laundry detergent to clean your clothes without dyes or perfumes that can cause discomfort to those with sensitive skin. Castile soap also makes an excellent degreaser for cleaning in the kitchen and bathroom, inside the garage or outdoors. Dilute some castile soap with water and combine it in a spray bottle to clean all of your surfaces. You can also mix liquid castile soap with equal parts of water and white vinegar to make an eco-friendly dishwashing detergent.

References

• Green Living Tips: Castile Soap
• EcoBites: Homemade Shampoo + Liquid Castile Soap Recipes
• Vermont Soap Organics: Organic Aloe Castile Liquid Soaps