This soap is a wonderful cleaner -- that might go without saying, but I must say it. As a castile soap, it can clean many things, and with a little ingenuity you can figure out all kinds of uses for this being a non-toxic, concentrated value-for-your-money cleaner.I personally use this primarily in the shower as a body wash -- to which it works well I will say -- with the only downside being the peppermint oil is *very* present. It lights you up with a semi-tingly, very chilling feeling. I've grown to like it myself, if not love it, but to others wishing to do the same be warned; it doesn't play around. You *will* feel the oils working. The only reason I've knocked a star off is for the price -- which isn't truly a fair assessment for the raw volume of concentrate ... MoreThis soap is a wonderful cleaner -- that might go without saying, but I must say it. As a castile soap, it can clean many things, and with a little ingenuity you can figure out all kinds of uses for this being a non-toxic, concentrated value-for-your-money cleaner.I personally use this primarily in the shower as a body wash -- to which it works well I will say -- with the only downside being the peppermint oil is *very* present. It lights you up with a semi-tingly, very chilling feeling. I've grown to like it myself, if not love it, but to others wishing to do the same be warned; it doesn't play around. You *will* feel the oils working. The only reason I've knocked a star off is for the price -- which isn't truly a fair assessment for the raw volume of concentrate you get -- and for the *very* prominent peppermint oils that may dissuade others. Otherwise 5/5 for myself.

Ever since i turned 60, the skin on my hands dried and cracked after using any bar soap or dish detergent.Now I always keep a bottle of Dr. Bronner's liquid castile soap in kitchen and bathroom. Pop the cap and put a few drops onto a damp sponge, and sink scum gone in a flash. The same with oily spills on my hands, counter, or stove. It really CUTS the grease, without destroying my hands.My FAVORITE use is to clean my glasses: Run lenses under tap to rinse off dust. Rub ONE drop of soap between thumb & index finger. Gently rub this onto both lenses. Rinse under cool running water, no fingers. Tap the glasses and nearly all excess water falls off. The remainder dries without water spots, unless your water is very hard.The CAP is hard to pop open! The pressure ... MoreEver since i turned 60, the skin on my hands dried and cracked after using any bar soap or dish detergent.Now I always keep a bottle of Dr. Bronner's liquid castile soap in kitchen and bathroom. Pop the cap and put a few drops onto a damp sponge, and sink scum gone in a flash. The same with oily spills on my hands, counter, or stove. It really CUTS the grease, without destroying my hands.My FAVORITE use is to clean my glasses: Run lenses under tap to rinse off dust. Rub ONE drop of soap between thumb & index finger. Gently rub this onto both lenses. Rinse under cool running water, no fingers. Tap the glasses and nearly all excess water falls off. The remainder dries without water spots, unless your water is very hard.The CAP is hard to pop open! The pressure needed on the sharp-edged plastic cap is too much for my thin-skinned thumbs, PAINFUL! especially now that I'm 70. I reuse a broken-in cap on many new bottles until it falls apart.Also if only 1-2 drops are needed, it can't be done. The excess soap quickly builds up around the spout. What would you suggest I do? (Or please redesign the cap.)

I've been water only washing for years, mostly. There are times I also use apple cider vinegar, baking soda, and essential oils. Recently, my scalp was getting itchy, so I looked into what else I can use. From what I read, most people warn against using oil soaps saying they are drying and all this crazy nonsense. The best thing I can do is find out for myself, and I am glad that I did. My hair is natural and tight curly. This castile soap not only got rid of the itch, but my hair is surprisingly SOFT and easy to run my fingers through. I usually use castor oil or sweet almond oil to style my hair with, and I shower with cold water, so these may be the contributing factors to my hair not feeling stiff or dry as I see other people complain about. My hair is past ... MoreI've been water only washing for years, mostly. There are times I also use apple cider vinegar, baking soda, and essential oils. Recently, my scalp was getting itchy, so I looked into what else I can use. From what I read, most people warn against using oil soaps saying they are drying and all this crazy nonsense. The best thing I can do is find out for myself, and I am glad that I did. My hair is natural and tight curly. This castile soap not only got rid of the itch, but my hair is surprisingly SOFT and easy to run my fingers through. I usually use castor oil or sweet almond oil to style my hair with, and I shower with cold water, so these may be the contributing factors to my hair not feeling stiff or dry as I see other people complain about. My hair is past nipple length, but shrinks to my shoulders to get an idea of how long my hair is. I do not use it daily, but three or four times a week now. I sweat A LOT when I work out, and even though water only washing, apple cider vinegar washing, and the occasional baking soda, I prefer this. Also, I wanted to see how it works on the rest of my body, and one very interesting thing that happened is i have had tiny bumps on my nose since I am a teen (I am 48 now), and this castile soap made my nose smooth, and my face soft. In fact, my whole body feels new, soft, and fresh. I use clove, nutmeg, and orange essential oils mixed into this, as well. I also add Diatomaceous Earth, as this has made some wonderful results in my personal care. This castile soap is also awesome for brushing my teeth. It is way better than baking soda. My mouth feels fresh and clean, and my teeth nice and shiny. I highly recommend this Castile Soap, but of course everyone is different. I am very pleased with this purchase, and I will buy again (after I experiment with other oil soaps not that I am new to the oil soap world!)