Dr Bronners Pure Castile Liquid Lavender Reviews Summary

Scent

Pros:

• "It's the kind of scent that either you like it or you hate it."
• "Bought the lavender scent and it smells amazing."
• "Smells amazing."
• "The lavender smells amazing."
• "It has a very good scent that doesn’t smell artificial but rather a natural lavender smell if that make sense."
• "The lavender is a wonderful soothing scent."
• "The scent is pleasant and clean."

Cons:

• "It has a bit of a funky hippy smell to it."
• "This soap sucks. I hate the scent, and it doesn't work."
• "Bad smell when applied to wet skin overpowers the faint lavender scent."
• "The seller has let this product spoil and the smell is very off."
• "This was more watery, did Not smell like lavender and did not lather."
• "The product was not what I expected. It was watery and did not smell like lavender at all."
• "This order has a very nasty fishy smell."

Value & Efficiency

Pros:

• "It's a bit pricey for size, but you don't use a lot. It will last a while."
• "Dr. Bronner’s soap is more concentrated than other brands, so you only need a tiny amount – dilute before use!"
• "Good value."
• "A lot seems to go a long way with this stuff, which is another huge plus."
• "It’s expensive in the bottle but economical in practice because you just need a little."
• "A little goes a long way so it lasts for a long time."
• "It is very concentrated so one bottle goes a long way!"

Cons:

• "Product is thinner consistency than expected."
• "I forgot to double check the size, the price is almost as much as the regularly-sized large bottle, but it's half the quantity."
• "The small bottle is not worth it.You get such little amount that it is not worth buying it."
• "Charged 10 dollars for 8, I repeat 8 FL ounces.. all buyers read closely.. can buy a large bottle 32 oz for couple bucks more."
• "For what you get, this is over the top too pricey."
• "This is insanely expensive for the tiny amount you get."
• "I feel like I volunteered to be robbed because I didn't read the description carefully enough."

Versatility

Pros:

• "I've tried it for a couple other basic cleaning jobs and it's always worked fine."
• "Using for body and hair, and even difficult stains on clothing."
• "I currently like to use mine as a laundry detergent for bedding in an air bnb I run!"
• "I use it for multiple things such as laundry, body wash & shampoo."
• "This product is just overall versatile. You can use it for so many different things laundry, dishes, baths, hair washing."
• "I love this Castile soap!!! I use it in my homemade laundry detergent, to clean my floors and cleaning the siding on the house."
• "I used this soap to clean myself, my hands, my dishes, laundry, floors, and as an all purpose cleaner."

Cons:

• "It doesn't last as long: on a per-wash basis consumers use more than six times the amount of liquid soap than bar soap."
• "I don't recommend using as shampoo, makes the hair very stiff."
• "It didn't rinse well and left hair crusty and weighed down and limp."
• "However, ladies, it does burn profusely if you wash your downstairs (private part) with it."
• "It leaves a residue on your skin that’s not ideal."
• "I’m not a fan of the texture of the soap vs others like it. It doesn’t feel clean."
• "Liquid soap has a much larger footprint than solid soap bars (for energy and materials used)."

Quality & Experience

Pros:

• "Dr. Bronner’s is fair to employees: good pay, full benefits, and a well-balanced workforce."
• "Over 80% of raw materials are Fair Trade and organic."
• "This stuff is life changing. The ingredients are all natural and it makes your skin feel amazing."
• "Excellent pure soap; softens and protects skin."
• "I love Dr. Bronners. Have used to it years. It does a great cleaning job."
• "Product offers a nice amount of lather with a very light scent of lavender."
• "It's great for sensitive skin and it cleanses without dryness or harsh chemicals."

Cons:

• "I just don't feel clean after using."
• "This product was water with a little Lavender scent in it."
• "It’s not a smooth soft feeling like other soaps."
• "I've tried every possible use for this in my daily living practices and I really hate to say it... but... I'm not gonna buy this again!"
• "It is stripping the oils from the hair."
• "I was very excited about this purchase and wanted to use it in a face wash, however, I found that it was leaving my face tight and red."
• "doesn't really lather."

Company Ethics & Social Responsibility

Pros:

• "They also donate almost 5% of revenue to charities or projects."
• "Dr. Bronner's is a company which respects employees, makes a traditional soap without strange chemicals, and it has good customer support should you have a question."
• "The quart size refills in paper cartons allow you to avoid the plastic bottles."
• "They have a nice report on their website that even breaks down their expenditures."

Cons:

• "I am now on the hunt for a replacement cap so I don’t lose the product."
• "this particular item came with NO CAP which is really disappointing because it is not returnable."
• "Of course I like the product, but there was little care taken in packaging and shipping and the cap was completely shattered upon arrival."
• "I also do not appreciate the religious writings on the bottle."
• "It looks like one area for improvement is waste sent to landfill (currently 11% of their waste is landfilled)."