Soap for anything!

Hello everyone, it’s been a while. My travel has dropped off a lot because of a recent work from home position, but that doesn’t mean that I’ve ended it! I have been just slacking on updating. I’m back now though so don’t fret

One thing I’ve been really loving when I travel is the Bronner’s Pure Castille soap. Dr. Bronner is no longer around as he passed away quite some time ago, however he had a passion for creating a vehicle for his All-One faith messaging. If you look closely at any bottle of Dr. Bronner’s soap, it is covered in tiny text of quotes from various leaders in multiple faiths. At first I thought this religious context was irritating but now I find that I’m always reading the bottle while shampooing my hair. It no longer bothers me.

This soap is an absolute must for any camper, traveler, or eco-conscious person. My review is below:

• Color: The color of this soap is somewhat clear, not really cloudy unless the soap has become cold. Depending on the scented version, the color will vary from lighter to a richer shade. The color is not an artificial dye, and will not stain clothing. It is a natural coloring.
• Scent: There are various scents of Dr. Bronner’s castille soaps. The Lavendar soap is very nice, however when you hand wash clothing with this, it tends to leave a strange after scent. Peppermint is a very intense peppermint smell that will permeate your bathroom, and possibly sting your eyes. I have also tried the Tea Tree oil, which is my favorite scent as it’s not too strong and not too weak.
• Lather: All of the soaps are a concentrate, meaning a little will go a LONG way. If you want a really thick rich lather in your hair, you may want to use a little more. I find that if I use a body pouf, I can extend the use of a few drops of soap easily. The soap will lather up with a small amount of water, with such small bubbles that the lather becomes rich and thick. Great for shaving legs!
• Consistency:The Dr. Bronners soap is just like an antibacterial soap consistency in your hand. It feels slimy to the touch, and is not thick like a gel. It is very easy to spill from my travel containers that are not made by the Bronner company because the mouth size is too large on them. The soap comes out fast so be careful or you’ll waste it!
• Washing Clothing: Here is where I use the soap on traveling. I fill up my sink with water, and drop the soap into the key dirty areas of the clothing. Initially the washing process lathers up, but as it dilutes, the suds disappear. The residue left after the soap is a squeaky feeling. Some people hate this, but I find that with enough rinsing, the soap does wash out, and my clothes are fresh and clean.
• Skin reaction: This soap is perfect for sensitive skin. For those who have eczema or dandruff, I have seen this soap used because of the sensitivity and actually alleviated the symptoms! It’s truly safe and mild for the skin.

Overall, Dr. Bronner’s has created a beautiful soap that has many purposes for cleansing. We even wash our paint brushes with this soap because it cuts through the paint without damaging the brush! I’m referring to paint the house type of brushes, not artist brushes, but I’m confident this would work for that use too. I have been using this soap as my primary shower soap for the past few months, and my hair is thick and beautiful. Every now and then I will wash with a detergent shampoo (basically any branded shampoo on the market) to really strip out anything from my hair. I find that it makes it more manageable in the long run.

I’ve used Dr. Bronner’s extensively when I travel. Two 3oz bottles are plenty for a 2 week trip to wash with daily and wash clothing in a sink. I’ve used it traveling in Thailand for 2.5 weeks, the alps skiing for 1 week, as well as countless other small trips in between. This is THE BEST SOAP in my opinion. It just takes some getting used to!