Castile soap is a vegetable-based soap that is free of toxins, other synthetic ingredients, and animal products.
It can be used to wash your skin, hair, clothes, and more.
It was originally made from pure olive oil.
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Some products are scented withessential oils, and all are non-toxic and biodegradable (making them environmentally friendly).
Check for certifications such as USDA Organic, Fair Trade, or Cruelty-Free if desired.
Shampoo
Castile soap lathers easily.
Castile soap can also be used to bathe dogs.
It also serves as the foaming agent in shampoo.
As effective as these ingredients are, they can sometimes leave your hair feeling dry and brittle.
Castile soap is milder than many bar soaps.
It can clean the skin while replacing some of the lost sebum with vegetable oil.
Always dilute liquid formulations as instructed.
Castile soap may be an appealing alternative.
As shaving can cause local skin inflammation, select castile soaps with lower concentrations of oleic acid.
These include options made withcoconut oil,safflower oil,soybean oil, or sunflower oil.
Simply lather up some in plenty of water and apply the foam directly to the skin.
The natural oil content can help lubricate the skin.
These ingredients have come under scrutiny in recent years due to concerns about their long-term safety.
An enema andstool softenerare often used to help ease stool from the rectum without injury.
However, it is important to consult with your healthcare provider before trying this.
However you decide to use it, you better use it correctly.
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