So, I did what everyone does when they're looking for natural, chemical-free soap; I bought a super popular castile soap. The thing was, I just didn't like it. In the winter it was too drying and it the bar left me with a sticky film feeling. Disappointed, and entirely at a loss, I pulled out a bottle of the chemical-filled body wash remaining under my sink only to learn how harsh it really was when my legs began to itch unbearably every night. I felt stuck, frustrated, and a little bit bitter. Was it too much to ask for a nicely scented soap that wasn't harmful to me or the environment?
Like a gift from the Universe, I received an inquiry from the Castile Bar Soap company. Did I want to try out their castile soap bars? I was hesitant. The castile soap I'd used in the past was not what I wanted out of a body wash or bar. But I figured I'd give it try, hoping they might be different.
AND THEY WERE!
The Castile Soap Bar Face and Body bar is cruelty free, organic, and free from sodium laurel sulfate. I received two different soaps, each organic and each touted as a "face and body" bar. Now, I don't know about you, but I'm usually skeptical of any soap that claims I can use it on both my face AND my body. I have pretty sensitive skin so the likelihood that something strong enough for my body is going to be gentle enough for my face is slim. As it turns out, my fears were completely unfounded.
I received both the Complexion Correction Aloe Vera bar and the Detox Calendula bar (and look at that lovely personalized card they sent, too!). The Complexion Correct bar is hands down my favorite soap I've ever used. It's completely different from any castile bar I've used before. It's like a glycerin bar married a mild castile bar and had super-soap babies. I really could use it on my face, and get this, it really did help my complexion, which, given the early heat we had this spring, was a huge bonus.
As for the Detox Calendula bar, I found it to be closer to a traditional castile, but with some fabulously unique elements; specifically the bits of what I believe were almond shell that helped to remove dead skin and detoxify at a deeper level.
Castile Soap Bar Company soap has become our family soap now. Safe for children, gentle on sensitive skin, and strong enough for my workout crazy husband, we won't be going back to our old ways.
If you have been dragging your feet on switching your personal care products, you won't regret replacing your old chemical-filled body wash with this delicious and delicate castile soap.
Want to know more about Castile Soap Bar Company? Try it for yourself! Visit CastileSoap.com or check them out on Facebook.
