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Body Wash / Hand Soap
Mix 1/2 cup Castile soap with 1/2 cup distilled water. Optionally, add 10 to 15 drops of your favorite essential oil.
Shampoo
Mix 2 tbsp. Castile soap with 1 cup distilled water. Follow with an acidic rinse to balance the pH of your hair. For a homemade rinse, mix 1 part lemon juice or apple cider vinegar to 8 parts water.
Facial Cleanser
Mix 1 tbsp. Castile soap, 1 cup distilled water, and 1/2 cup witch hazel. Optionally, add 5 drops of tea tree essential oil.
Lathering Shave Soap
Rub a few drops of Castile soap between wet hands and lather onto face, legs, or body.
Gentle Baby Wash
Mix 1 part Castile soap with 4 parts distilled water. As with all Castile soaps, do not get in eyes. Avoid adding any essential oils because they can be too harsh for your baby’s skin.
Pet Shampoo
Mix 1 cup Castile soap with 1 cup distilled water. Massage into the fur. Keep out of your pet’s eyes. Follow with 1 cup white vinegar mixed into 1 gallon of water. Rinse thoroughly with water. Be careful with adding essential oils because they may be toxic to your pet (especially to cats).
Hand Wash Dish Soap
Mix 1 part Castile soap to 2 parts water and hand wash dishes.
Fruit and Vegetable Rinse
Mix 1 tbsp. Castile soap and 2 cups of water. Rinse thoroughly.
All-Purpose Cleaning Spray
Mix 1/4 cup Castile soap with 4 cups warm water.
Laundry Detergent
Boil 4 cups of water and slowly dissolve 1/2 cup washing soda, 1/4 cup baking soda, and 1/4 cup kosher salt. Allow to cool then add 12 cups water and slowly stir in 1 cup Castile soap. Shake before use and use 1/2 cup per load.
