Here are some of our favorite recipes. Feel free to experiment and create your own. For more inspiration,
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Body Wash / Hand Soap
Mix 1/2 cup Castile soap with 1/2 cup distilled water.
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. For facial wipes, pour over washcloths and store.
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.
Dog 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. Lavender oil can be toxic to cats, so use our
Unscented Castile soap instead.
Hand Wash Dish Soap
Mix 1 part Castile soap to 2 parts water and hand wash dishes.
All-Purpose Cleaning Spray
Mix 1/4 cup Castile soap with 4 cups warm water.
Kitchen and Bathroom Scrubbing Cleaner
Mix 1/4 cup Castile soap, 3/4 cup baking soda, and 1 tbsp. water. After mixing well, slowly add 1 tbsp, vinegar and stir to achieve a paste-like consistency. Add baking soda as desired to thicken the paste. Store in an empty soap container.
Window Cleaner
Mix 1 tbsp. Castile soap with 2 cups water in a spray bottle.
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.
