Definition of Castile Soap

If you are looking for an all-natural and biodegradable soap, castile soap may be for you. This type of soap is widely available in many different brands and can be much cheaper than other commercially available soaps.

Origins

• This type of soap was first made in Castile, Spain, using olive oil.

Today

• Castile soap no longer is based entirely on olive oil; instead, the term castile soap refers to any soap that is made from vegetable oils rather than animal fats. This does not mean that all castile soap brands are entirely natural; some do use synthetic ingredients.

Uses

• Proponents of castile soap claim it can be used for any type of cleaning, from body soap to shaving cream.

Retailers

• Different brands of castile soap can be purchased from online and brick-and-mortar store retailers. You can also find online recipes for making your own soap.

Ingredients

• Depending on what you want to use it for, castile soap can be purchased with many oil bases, such as tea tree and coconut oils.