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goodmojo
Farmgirl in Training
11 Posts
Yarmouth
MA
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 Posted - May 22 2005 : 10:27:21 AM
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Hi Farmgirls!
I was wondering if anyone else uses Dr. Bronner's Castille Peppermint soap for anything? I have been using it for about 20 years or so and use it for almost anything - general cleanup,
laundry, shampoo, you could even brush your teeth with it, but that idea has never appealed to me! My latest favorite is the Lavender,
it's very lightly scented and it organic. I love it, especially as a shampoo.
Are there any other organic soap type cleansers that have an all around purpose that you know of?
Happy Farming!
goodmojo
I came to this planet for the french roast, and the chocolate, of course..... |
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BlueEggBabe
True Blue Farmgirl
417 Posts
Susan
PA
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Posted - May 22 2005 : 10:53:38 AM
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Bronner's is THE classic.........have you ever sat down and read the whole label? Wow! Alot of philosophy for a plain and simple soap!
The little bottles really come in handy on a camping trip. I especially like the lavender too.
The question that I always wonder is what makes castille soap castille soap?
By the looks of the ingredients, It is made with saponified oils (lye and oil)
but wondering about the meaning of castille, I suppose.Does anyone know?
"If more of us valued good food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world."
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MeadowLark
True Blue Farmgirl
2206 Posts
USA
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Posted - May 22 2005 : 10:56:39 AM
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Goodmojo, Yes I have used Dr.Bronner's peppermint soap! I first tried it as a college student 30 years (yikes its been THAT long) ago. I used it for a facial cleanser and remember it left the skin very soft and clean. I remember all the uses and ancedotes printed on the label. I have a hard time finding it now... Our health food stores don't carry it where I live...but I still remember that peppermint fragrance.
"Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I'll meet you there." Rumi, 13th century. |
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MeadowLark
True Blue Farmgirl
2206 Posts
USA
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Posted - May 22 2005 : 10:59:35 AM
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I also liked Pears soaps...They were along the same line as the Castille soaps. It may have been made with olive oil. Left my skin very refreshed and it was very gentle.
"Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I'll meet you there." Rumi, 13th century. |
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bramble
True Blue Farmgirl
2044 Posts
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Posted - May 22 2005 : 1:01:35 PM
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We use Dr Bronner's peppermint as our body wash soap all summer. It leaves you smooth, clean and smelling great but the bugs don't like it! It's very refreshing after a hot, sticky day in the sun or garden! Jenny ,if you can't find it closer to you, I can always send you some, the big bottle lasts forever and we dilute it. It would be no trouble, let me know... any one who can't find it.
I don't know what castille is but there is a brand called "Kirk's Castille" soap that comes in bars that my husband loves in the winter
his skin gets so dry from being in and out all the time. We found it at Cracker barrel of all places for .95 a bar. Beats the stuff you buy at the market!I appreciate nice handmade soap and am happy to use it but i doubt it will be a skill I take up anytime soon. So you soap makers have another customer but my guys don't like soap with "nuts and berries" in it!
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ThymeForEweFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
705 Posts
Robin
An organic farm in the forest in
Maine
USA
705 Posts |
Posted - May 22 2005 : 1:45:35 PM
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Castille soap is 100% olive oil. If it contains other oils or fats it is not castille.
Robin
Thyme For Ewe Farm
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westernhorse51
True Blue Farmgirl
1681 Posts
michele
farmingdale
n.j.
USA
1681 Posts |
Posted - May 22 2005 : 7:25:00 PM
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| I've never tried it. I keep looking for cleaners without chemicals. I keep looking for everything without chemicals. I will have to try it. Michele |
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
4687 Posts |
Posted - May 24 2005 : 2:24:23 PM
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| I know that Target carries Dr. Bronner's. I might be worth the trip if you really like it. You could even try ordering it online. Vermont Soapworks carries something very similiar www.vermonsoap.com. I have used it and it is nice. |
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cecelia
True Blue Farmgirl
497 Posts
cecelia
new york
USA
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Posted - May 24 2005 : 6:33:03 PM
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I have tried Dr. Bonners soap (peppermint) which our local health food store carries. I found that it was too irritating on my face (must have been the peppermint oil), but it's OK for the rest of my body. I don't use it anymore (tried Kirk's castile soap also), I guess that as I age I need a soap which doesn't strip my natural oils. I have used an all natural, goat milk soap but it's hard to find. Right now I use baby soap or Dove.
Cecelia
ce's farm
"Curiosity is one of the forms of feminine bravery" Victor Hugo |
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Erin Raincrow
True Blue Farmgirl
65 Posts
Julie Erin
New Mexico
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Posted - May 24 2005 : 9:03:13 PM
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I use the Dr. Bronners, the Peppermint, Almond and Baby Gentle and have to agree they're great. I hadn't seen the Lavender one and recently I was told that there was now a Tea Tree one too.
I use them mainly as a shampoo base and occasionally as a body soap.
But once in while the odd thing happens,
Once in a while the dream comes true,
And the whole pattern of life is altered,
Once in a while the moon turns blue.
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Jana
True Blue Farmgirl
482 Posts
Jana
Eau Claire
Wisconsin
USA
482 Posts |
Posted - Jun 06 2005 : 6:57:46 PM
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[The question that I always wonder is what makes castille soap castille soap?
By the looks of the ingredients, It is made with saponified oils (lye and oil)
but wondering about the meaning of castille, I suppose.Does anyone know?
Traditionally, castille soap is made with only Olive oil as the fat part. The lye is used in all soap to make it "soap" in the saponification process.
Jana |
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MeadowLark
True Blue Farmgirl
2206 Posts
USA
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Kim
True Blue Farmgirl
146 Posts
Kim
Pflugerville
Texas
USA
146 Posts |
Posted - Jun 09 2005 : 4:36:14 PM
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I was always afraid to use it, the bottles have all those funky warnings?! Ease my mind girls!
farmgirl@heart
Be at peace with yourself and the rest will follow |
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MeadowLark
True Blue Farmgirl
2206 Posts
USA
2206 Posts |
Posted - Jun 09 2005 : 5:11:27 PM
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Kim, Do you mean the Dr. Bronner's soap? It kinda freaked me out when I first read some of that stuff he printed on the label, so I see what you mean. How does the cosmic universe have anything to do with soap??? It's just a lot of fluff. Or it was back in 70's when I read that stuff. His soap IS good and perfectly safe, just has a wierd label.
"Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I'll meet you there." Rumi, 13th century. http://www.xs4all.nl/~josvg/cits/sb/sb101.html |
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Kim
True Blue Farmgirl
146 Posts
Kim
Pflugerville
Texas
USA
146 Posts |
Posted - Jun 09 2005 : 5:20:04 PM
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Yep! Dr.Bonner's. Something about not getting it in your eyes and to water water water down! I'll try it now.
farmgirl@heart
Be at peace with yourself and the rest will follow |
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MeadowLark
True Blue Farmgirl
2206 Posts
USA
2206 Posts |
Posted - Jun 09 2005 : 5:27:09 PM
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Kim, You probably shouldn't get it in your eyes...but the strange thing is he says you can brush teeth with it. I won't do that. Some people use it for shampoo too.
"Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I'll meet you there." Rumi, 13th century. http://www.xs4all.nl/~josvg/cits/sb/sb101.html |
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Kim
True Blue Farmgirl
146 Posts
Kim
Pflugerville
Texas
USA
146 Posts |
Posted - Jun 10 2005 : 3:22:53 PM
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I'll try it then! They have Peppermint at Trader Joe's but I will go to the health food place and look for lavender. I've tried some of Susan's soaps (Dahlem's) and they are beautiful!
farmgirl@heart
Be at peace with yourself and the rest will follow |
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countrykat
True Blue Farmgirl
85 Posts
kathy
paola
kansas
USA
85 Posts |
Posted - Jun 11 2005 : 10:41:33 PM
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| We used to use Castille soap to clean our leather horse bridles and saddles. I remember they way it made my hands feel after a winter day spent cleaning tack. Hmmmmm, might have to look into this as my hands have been looking and feeling all of my 39.9 years (I'll be 40 in August) Hadn't thought of it until reading this thread. Thanks farmgirls!!! |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
Posted - Jun 21 2005 : 11:21:17 AM
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Dr. Bronner's has a website that you can order from. It is www.drbronner.com. I love love love the lavender soap. I use it for everything -- especially cleaning. It's so nice to know that my home is getting clean without having to use chemicals. I made a safe insect spray from it that really works. You take 1 quart of water, 5 tbsp of Dr. Bronner's lavender soap, and 2 drops of lavender essential oil. You can also use the peppermint soap with citrus oil to do the same thing. The peppermint with citrus is also great for spraying aphids, white flies, etc on plants.
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akcowgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
296 Posts
Valerie
Homer
Alaska
USA
296 Posts |
Posted - Mar 28 2006 : 3:40:14 PM
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Can you use Dr. Bronners for dish soap? Anyone ever done so?
Valerie
Alaska Girl all the Way
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
Posted - Mar 28 2006 : 3:58:28 PM
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I've used the peppermint for camping dish soap, and it worked really well. I've not used it regularly at home, however, but after the reminder, I just might start!
I love the smell of lavender - I think I might try that one around the house, too.
XOXO, Libbie
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sleepless reader
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
CA
USA
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Posted - Mar 28 2006 : 7:13:34 PM
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I love the peppermint, lavender and the almond one!! The price seems to be fairly consistent everyplace I see it. I've seriously thought about buying the gallon jug of peppermint and using it to do around the hous cleaning.
Sharon
Life is messy. Wear your apron! |
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Bridge
True Blue Farmgirl
814 Posts
Bridgette
Southern
Indiana
USA
814 Posts |
Posted - Mar 29 2006 : 08:27:25 AM
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I love Dr. B's soaps, the liquid and the bar. I also really like the Salsuds cleaner, it has a nice pine clean smell.
The label is a little crazy, but it does get folks attention!!
~~Bridge's Boutique~~
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lonestargal
True Blue Farmgirl
607 Posts
Kristi
Texas
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Posted - Mar 29 2006 : 6:08:09 PM
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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
2099 Posts
Finger Lakes Region
NY
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Posted - Mar 30 2006 : 07:07:20 AM
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I have friends who use Dr. Bronners all the time. I didn't know it came in flavors (does that word apply to soap?) other than peppermint. I would love to use it myself, but somehow I never seem to have $35 on hand when I need soap. I know it's probably a good deal when you work it out, but that's half my weekly grocery budget!
Plus, my husband is totally freaked out by the label. He feels like he'd be joining some kind of cult if we started buying it. I know it's just "fluff" as someone said earlier, and I find it entertaining, but that's the way he feels about it...Maybe someday, when I have the cash in hand to make the investment, I'll just tell him how it's going to be. |
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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
2099 Posts
Finger Lakes Region
NY
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Posted - Mar 30 2006 : 07:09:05 AM
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Hey, I forgot to ask...Isn't olive oil soap what you want to use for washing wool (I mean for spinning, not your sweaters)? Any spinners use Dr. Bronners for this?
Amie |
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