Castile Soap - Everything You Need To Know

What is Castile Soap?

Castile soap is a very efficient and versatile soap made from vegetable oils.It exists in different forms, liquid and solid (in bars). It contains no animal fats or synthetic ingredients. It is therefore very suitable in various natural care products or as a general household product.

WHERE DOES CASTILLE SOAP COME FROM?

Castile soap has a rich history and takes us back to the 11th century where it was first made in Aleppo in Syria. The Crusaders came into contact with this soap, and initially imitated it unsuccessfully in Europe.

Who did successfully imitate this soap was the town of Castile, in Spain, from which Castile soap owes its name. The soap subsequently became so popular that via Spanish royalties in 1500 the soap found its way to England.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CASTILLE SOAP AND NORMAL SOAP?

Traditional soaps often use animal fats, whereas castile soap consists of vegetable fats, making it a vegan alternative.

Secondly, many commercial soaps contain chemical ingredients while castile soap is 100% natural. This makes it a perfect alternative to use in all your care products and/or household products. Last but not least, it is also a friendly product for your wallet ;).

WHAT MAKES CASTILLE SOAP SO A GOOD PRODUCT?

Castile soap has become a real hype in recent years. It is a 100% perfect alternative for anyone who wants to use an animal-friendly, good and ethical product.

We understand the hype around castile soap. It is an ecological product that is at least as efficient as the most conventional soaps.

Because it consists 100% entirely of vegetable fats as opposed to animal fats like many commercial soaps, it is not only an ecologically interesting product, but also a much safer product due to the absence of chemical ingredients.

Castile soap is therefore a more suitable alternative for people with small children or pets.

WHAT CAN YOU USE CASTILLE SOAP FOR?

We have good news for you, because castile soap is a very versatile remedy. Below is a quick and short overview for which you can use castile soap:

Dishwashing soap
Household cleaner
Bath Soap
Face & body wash
Make up remover
Shaving soap
Animal shampoo

Dishwashing liquid

Castile soap is a great 100% natural dishwashing liquid. The best way to do this is to use a ratio of 1 ml of castile soap to 10 ml of water. Or just add a good splash of castile soap to your sink while you run the tap with water ;) You will see that the castile soap does not leave a crust of waste and makes your plates shine again.

Household cleaner

Mix 1 liter of water with ¼ bag of castile soap. You can use this to polish stains, furniture, household appliances. To add more power to this cleaner you can add a dash of baking soda.

Bath Soap

Mix two tablespoons of castile soap with ½ teaspoon of fractionated coconut oil, add a few drops of your favorite essential oil, and your natural bath soap is ready to use.

Face & body wash

Put a few drops of castile soap on your body and/or face while showering, and wash yourself in a 100% natural way!

Make up remover

Mix 1 tablespoon of castile soap, with 1 tablespoon of -fractionated- coconut oil and 1 tablespoon of witch hazel to make an efficient and natural make-up remover

Shaving cream

Wet your hands, apply castile soap to your face or body part you wish to shave.

Natural animal shampoo

When washing your pet, apply a few drops of castile soap and wash it in a 100% natural way! Also, don't forget to share photos with You Madu ;)

Some of our Favorite Castile Soap Recipes

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Below you can find some of our favorite natural care products with castile soap:

HOUSEHOLD CLEANER

Requirements:

2 bags of rose water
2 tablespoons castile soap
15 drops of essential oil (we recommend lavender, tea tree, orange or peppermint)

Preparation method:
Mix all ingredients in a bottle, and shake well before use

Hand soap

Requirements:

½ bag of rose water
½ bag of castile soap
1 tablespoon almond oil or avocado oil
15 drops of tea tree oil
5-10 drops of lavender oil

Preparation method:
To a bottle, first add the rose water, then the castile soap and then the essential oils. Always shake the bottle before use.

Bathroom polish

Requirements:

2 bags of hot water
1 tablespoon baking soda
2 tablespoons castile soap
30 drops of tea tree oil
20 drops of orange oil

Preparation method:
Add the warm water to a bottle, then the baking soda. Shake the bottle well, then add the castile soap and essential oils. Always shake well before use. Use this tool to clean your entire bathroom (bath, shower, tiles,..).

Body wash

Requirements:

½ bag of rose water
⅓ bag witch hazel
2 tablespoons castile soap
2 tablespoons almond oil

Preparation method:
To a bottle, first add the rose water, then the witch hazel and almond oil and then the castile soap. Always shake the bottle before use.

Face wash

Requirements:

¼ bag of castile soap
2 tablespoons of rose water
1 tablespoon almond oil or jojoba oil

Preparation method:
To a bottle, first add the rose water, then the almond or jojoba oil and then the castile soap. Always shake the bottle before use.