Dr Bronner's Baby Unscented Pure Castile Liquid Soap vs 4 oz - Dr. Bronner's Unscented - Pure-castile Magic Soap: which is safer?
4 oz - Dr. Bronner's Unscented - Pure-castile Magic Soap is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
Cetyl
Dr Bronner's Baby Unscented Pure Castile Liquid Soap
PFAS grade
A 90/100
Overall grade
C 76/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
saponified vegetable oils (castile base), no protective coatings
Confidence
88%
PossibleMicrobial contamination in use
ReportedSkin irritation from high pH or saponin content
Our pick
Dr. Bronner's
4 oz - Dr. Bronner's Unscented - Pure-castile Magic Soap
PFAS grade
A 90/100
Overall grade
B 82/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
Saponified vegetable oils (castile soap base); liquid soap in plastic bottle
Confidence
92%
PossibleResidual caustic lye (sodium or potassium hydroxide)
PossibleOil rancidification in storage
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