Pure-Castile Magic Soap & Bar Soap
Has the Pure-Castile Magic Soap label changed?
Yes, our Pure-Castile Liquid Soap label underwent a big change in 2025!. As of March 2025, customers can expect to see our Pure-Castile Liquid Soap with a new label on U.S. store shelves with the following changes:. Take a look at our new label HERE!
Why does your new soap label now have warning statements?
We regularly conduct third-party safety assessments to ensure the safety of our products. This testing not only keeps us up to date on ever-evolving safety regulations but also maintains transparency with our customers. Following a recent assessment,
Can I still use the soap for the things that are not on the label?
Yes! Our 18-in-1 Pure-Castile Magic Soaps can still be used for multiple body and home uses not specified on the label. We highlighted the most common uses on our new label to help customers to start their journey with our soap, but you can learn mor
Why did you remove some of the Moral ABCs?
We had to decrease our label size to increase the recyclability of our PCR bottles and meet the new California recycling standard, SB 343. Though we had to remove some of the Moral ABCs due to space constraints on the new label, you will still find s
Why are you adding “Magic Soap™” to the label?
Our soap has been known as “Magic Soap” for a few decades, and many longtime customers know our company as “Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps”—so in many ways, this update to our name is a return to our roots!. Dr. Bronner himself started referring to his Pu
What is EWG Verified? I see it on your new Magic Soap™ labels.
EWG Verified is a set of standards developed by the Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) science and research teams to help communicate to consumers the safety of a product. When a personal care product becomes EWG Verified, it means that the product:
Why are Eucalyptus Magic Soap and Bar Soap not EWG Verified?
Our Eucalyptus Magic and Bar Soaps are not EWG verified because the level of eucalyptus essential oil in each exceeds the EWG’s limits. While the EWG has set a very low limit for the use of this ingredient in Verified Products, our Eucalyptus Magic a
Why did you remove “hemp” from the name?
Dr. Bronner’s has been engaged in hemp activism for over 20 years to ensure that hemp oil is grown and produced by U.S. farmers. In 1998, David Bronner added hemp oil to his grandfather’s soap formula—hemp oil has excellent moisturizing and lathering
Why did Organic Jojoba Oil change to Organic Jojoba Wax?
What we now call “jojoba wax” on our ingredient list is in fact jojoba oil; the two are often used interchangeably. In fact, Jojoba is actually a liquid wax ester, an acid with an -OH group. In the case of jojoba, the material is a combination of a f
Why are there allergens listed in the ingredient deck now?
In 2023, our Pure-Castile Magic Soaps, except Eucalyptus, achieved EWG Verification. Rest assured, no changes have been made to our fragrances. We added fragrance allergen information to our Magic Soap labels to enhance consumer transparency and meet
Why is there a person on the inside of the label?
Dr. Bronner’s was founded in 1948 by Emanuel Bronner, a third-generation master soapmaker from a German-Jewish soapmaking family. He used the labels on his superb ecological soaps to spread his message that we must realize our transcendent unity acro
Are the Pure-Castile Magic Soaps safe for kids?
The Unscented Pure-Castile Magic Soap, or any of the milder scents such as Almond or Lavender, is great for kids! When taking a bath, add a capful of soap into the bath water and let your kiddo soak. When bathing babies, we recommend adding a few dro
How can I customize my own favorite scent?
Creating your own scent of Pure-Castile Magic Soap is a wonderful way to customize your cleaning experience. By adding essential oils to our Baby Unscented Pure-Castile Magic Soap, you can adjust the scent to the exact one you desire for your home. A
Can I lower the pH of Pure-Castile Magic Soap with vinegar?
Soap is and always will be alkaline. Only synthetic detergent cleansers can be acidic. When you try to lower the pH of soap with an acid (e.g., lemon juice, vinegar, citric acid), the acid will react with the soap and break its molecules apart. The p
Can I keep the Refill Carton in the shower?
Not at this time. After a thorough lifecycle analysis, our paper carton—with minimal plastic/aluminum lining for shelf stability—was chosen for its low environmental impact over shower sustainability. For this reason, we don't recommend storing your
Can I mix with Pure-Castile Magic Soap with Epsom salt?
We don't recommend this. Epsom salt, also known as magnesium sulfate, is considered an acidic salt because, when dissolved in water, it forms a slightly acidic solution with a pH around 6. Since soap is alkaline, the two react to form a small acid-ba
Can I mix the Pure-Castile Magic Soap with bleach?
While we generally don't recommend using bleach in the home, you can mix Pure-Castile Magic Soap with bleach, but the combination significantly raises the soap's pH. So, just be sure to rinse thoroughly after cleaning and avoid getting the mixture on
Can I use a pump dispenser with the Pure-Castile Magic Soap?
Due to our Pure-Castile Magic Soaps being very concentrated, they don't work well in standard or automatic pump dispensers. We've tested a variety of pumps and dilutions over the years with little success. Inevitably, the pumps always clog. Instead,
Can I use the Pure-Castile Magic Soap with hard water?
While you can use hard water to dilute our Pure-Castile Magic Soap, it may cause your dilution to turn murky or opaque, and you might experience some separation. However, this doesn't impact the efficacy of your soap. When you combine hard water, or
Can the Pure-Castile Magic Soap pH damage my skin?
While our soaps, like other skin cleansers, can wash away your "natural skin barrier" or acid mantle, rest assured, they're safe for continued daily use. Regardless of whether the product is acidic or alkaline (like our soaps), all soaps and cleanser
Why does the bar soap crumble upon cutting it?
While our Pure-Castile Magic Bar Soap can be cut into smaller pieces, it may crumble slightly as it ages. This is because freshly made bar soaps retain more moisture and are much easier to cut without crumbling than older bars. As this moisture natur
Why does the Refill Carton have a cap and not a spout?
Instead of a foldable opening, our Refill Carton sports a polypropylene (PP) spout and cap for easier pouring and storage. Since some consumers prefer to shower or travel with our smaller bottles, we wanted our carton to allow people to fill differen
Why is there a film on my dishes after using the Pure-Castile Magic Soap?
This residue is most likely a reaction between the Pure-Castile Magic Soap and the minerals in your water. Rest assured, this is completely normal and can easily be cleaned with the right products. If you have hard water, you're more likely to encoun
Should I dilute the Pure-Castile Magic Bar Soap?
While you can dilute our Pure-Castile Magic Bar Soap, it's not necessary for most uses, and mostly comes down to preference. While some may prefer just lathering the bar between their hands for handwashing, others choose to dilute it and use it in a
What is my Pure-Castile Magic Soap's shelf life?
Our Pure-Castile Magic Soap has a 3-year shelf life from the date of manufacture and a 24-month shelf life after opening (POA). While our Magic Soaps don't have an expiration date, for the best quality, we recommend finishing them within 3 years of t
What is my Pure-Castile Magic Bar Soap's shelf life?
Our Pure-Castile Magic Bar Soap has a 3-year shelf life from the date of manufacture, as indicated by the lot code on the outer wrapper. While our Bar Soap doesn't have an expiration date, for the best quality, we recommend using it within 3 years of
How is Pure-Castile Magic Soap made?
Our Pure-Castile Magic Soap is made by saponifying plant-based oils (coconut oil, palm kernel oil, and olive oil) and alkali using large reactor vessels in batches. The alkali is Potassium Hydroxide, unlike Bar Soap, which uses Sodium Hydroxide. Unde
Can I use the Pure-Castile Magic Soap for a wipe-off body spray?
Yes! To use our Pure-Castile Magic Soap for a wipe-off body spray, we recommend combining 1 1/2 tsp (7.5 mL) of soap with 1 cup (240 mL) distilled, filtered, or otherwise purified water. Alternately, you can simply rub the Pure-Castile Magic Bar Soap
Do your soaps remove pesticides from produce?
The Pure-Castile Magic Soaps and Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaners* both do an excellent job of removing surface pesticides on produce. However, they can’t reach any pesticides that fruits or veggies have already absorbed. This is why it's best to only
How do I use Pure-Castile Magic Soap for laundry?
Our Pure-Castile Magic Soap works wonderfully for handwashing and in both regular and high-efficiency (HE) washing machines. However, please note that although our products are not HE-certified, we receive a lot of positive feedback from customers wh
How is Pure-Castile Magic Bar Soap made?
The cold-pressed method is very popular for home or small-batch soap making, but requires weeks to cure. Our process quickly saponifies oils under heat and pressure to generate soap noodles. These noodles are then used in a “triple-milled” process, m
Is the Pure-Castile Magic Soap safe for dog and cat washing?
While we don’t have a specialty line of animal products, our soaps work well for washing dogs and cats, except for Tea Tree, which is not safe for pet washing. For washing cats, we recommend only using our Baby Unscented Pure-Castile Magic Soap, as c
Should I dilute the Pure-Castile Magic Soap for face, body, or hand washing?
You certainly can dilute our Pure-Castile Magic Soap when using it for body, face, or hand washing. However, we've found that the water present in the shower or bath does the diluting for you!. We understand there may be reasons you'd want to predilu
What are the 18-in-1 uses for Pure-Castile Magic Soap?
Our Pure-Castile Magic Soaps are castile soaps made from pure organic plant oils without any synthetic detergents. Our Magic Soap is extremely versatile and gentle enough to wash your face and body, but also effective enough to clean your laundry, di
Why did Dr. Bronner's decide to make a Refill Carton?
You asked for less plastic, and we listened! Dr. Bronner’s launched a 32 oz. Pure-Castile Magic Soap Refill Carton offered in 8 scents (Almond, Baby Unscented, Citrus, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Peppermint, Rose, and Tea Tree) to build on its commitment t
Why does my soap smell or look different than usual?
As our products are made from organic raw materials, variability is expected, so each batch of Pure-Castile Magic Soap is a bit different, almost like wine. Each year has its own nuances, and crops can vary season by season. We’ve come to embrace som
Why is my soap not foaming?
A nice, thick lather is appealing, but bubbles aren’t a sign of cleaning power, even though we’ve been trained to think otherwise. Realistically, they really don’t have any benefit. Lasting lather and bubbles are created by synthetic foaming agents.
Why is the 4oz option of your Pure-Castile Magic Soap no longer available?
We phased out the 4 oz size of our Pure-Castile Magic Soap to make space for our new 3.4 oz size! The process of discontinuing our 4 oz bottle took effect at the beginning of May 2025, meaning it's no longer available for purchase on drbronner.com an
How should your Pure-Castile Magic Soap be stored?
We recommend storing our Pure-Castile Magic soap in a cool, dark place at around 65-70 °F. However, our liquid soap is quite resilient and can withstand freezing and warmer temperatures (100 °F) without losing its efficacy. We just ask that you keep