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Dr. Bronner's Pure-Castile Soap, Tea Tree
Dr. Bronner's Pure-Castile Soap, Tea Tree
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Dr. Bronner'sDATA LAST UPDATED
March 14, 2016
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Health Concerns
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SOMEAsthma / Respitory
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No DataSkin Allergies & Irritation
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LOWDevelopmental & Reproductive Toxicity
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LOWCancer
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LOWEnvironment
Ingredient scores
Ingredient Disclosure: good
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Ingredients from the label
water, organic coconut oil, potassium hydroxide, organic palm kernel oil, organic olive oil, tea tree extract, organic hemp oil, organic jojoba oil, citric acid, tocopherol
Directions from Packaging
Dilute! Dilute! Ok!; 1. One small squirt applied to wet hands or washcloth to wash hands-face-body.; 2. Work 1/2 tbsp. into wet hair, rinse with Dr. Bronner's Citrus Organic Hair Rinse.; 3. Dilute 1:10 with water for hand-washed dishes, best in soft water.; 4. For laundry, 1/3 cup soap in large load, add 1/2 cup vinegar in rinse cycle.; 5. Mop floor with 1/2 cup of soap diluted in 3 gallons of hot water.; 6. Wash dog by wetting fur, then massage soap in for good lather, rinse thoroughly.; 7. A dash in bowl of water to remove residue from Fruits & Veggies. Rinse clean.; 8. All-Purpose Cleaner: add 1/4 cup of soap to quart of water in spray bottle.; 9. One tbsp. in quart of water to spray plants for bugs. Dash of cayenne optional.; 10. Shave face-underarms-legs: lather up 5-10 drops in wet hands, apply.
Warnings
WARNING! Don't drink soap! Keep out of eyes. If cap clogs, poke it clear. Do not squeeze bottle and shoot out soap. Soap can clog and spurt with pump dispensers. Flush eyes well with water for 15 minutes. Consult a physician if irritation persists.
This product is a certified green cleaner.
USDA Organic
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Certified Vegan
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