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Organic Sugar Soap

Does the Organic Sugar Soap need to be diluted?

Nope! Our Organic Sugar Soap does not need further dilution. We actually don't recommend diluting our Sugar Soap, nor do we advise using it in a foaming pump or automatic dispenser, as the Shikakai may clog them. However, you won't experience cloggin

How can I purchase a Sugar Soap Refill Carton?

As a manufacturer, we hope that someday all our packaging will be either 100% recyclable, compostable, or reusable. We are working hard to ensure that the materials used to make our packaging are as renewable and regenerative as possible and that we

How do I unlock my product's pump?

Your pump should unlock with a simple twist. However, if that doesn't work, a trick that usually helps when opening our pumps is to apply downward pressure on the pump head as you twist in the indicated "open" direction. Sometimes it can take a bit m

What is my Organic Sugar Soap's shelf life?

Our Organic Sugar Soap has a 3-year shelf life from the date of manufacture and a 24-month shelf life after opening (POA). The manufacture date is represented by a lot code on the bottle. While our Sugar Soap doesn't have an expiration date, for the

What is the difference between Pure-Castile Liquid Soap & Organic Sugar Soap?

Our Pure-Castile Liquid Soaps and Organic Sugar Soaps are equally effective and can be used in many of the same ways; however, they do have some key differences. The biggest difference is that our Sugar Soap is specifically intended for use on the bo

What is the pH of your Organic Sugar Soap?

Like most “true soaps,” our Organic Sugar Soaps fall within the pH range of 8 - 10, regardless of the scent you choose. This is the natural pH of our soap, as we don't adjust or fluctuate it, and we never add any synthetic preservatives to our body c

Why does my Organic Sugar Soap have a dark brown color?

Rest assured that the deep brown, caramel-like color of our Organic Sugar Soap is completely normal and actually comes from the large amounts of organic sucrose (sugar) and organic shikakai powder we use in our formulation. As you might imagine, orga

Why does my Organic Sugar Soap separate in the bottle?

Rest assured that it's completely normal for our sugar-based soaps (Organic Sugar Soap and Organic Shaving Soap) to separate a bit after sitting for a while, given the ingredients we use. This separation does not impact the efficacy, safety, or 3-yea

What's the difference between your Organic Sugar Soap & Organic Shaving Soap?

Our Organic Sugar Soap and Organic Shaving Soap have very similar ingredients and can be used interchangeably; however, they're not identical. The main difference between these two is that our Sugar Soap contains more water and white grape juice, mak

Are ants drawn to the sugar in your soaps?

While it's possible that ants can be drawn to the sweet smell of the organic sucrose used in our Organic Sugar Soap and Organic Shaving Soap, it's quite uncommon. If this does ever happen, it's likely due to the area or season being prone to ants. If