Dr Bronner's Baby Unscented Pure Castile Liquid Soap vs Dr Bronner's Baby Unscented Pure Castile Liquid Soap: which is safer?
Dr Bronner's Baby Unscented Pure Castile Liquid Soap is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
Our pick
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
Dr. Bronner's
Dr Bronner's Baby Unscented Pure Castile Liquid Soap
PFAS grade
A 90/100
Overall grade
C 72/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 3
Material
Plant-based soap (coconut, olive, palm oils)
Confidence
88%
PossibleHeavy metals in natural oils
ReportedSkin irritation from alkalinity
PossibleBacterial growth if diluted or stored improperly
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