Kirk's Original Coco Castile Soap Fragrance Free 4 oz (Multi-Pack)

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This is an old-fashioned HARD-WORKING soap. "Castile" traditionally means a hard white soap. It's usually made with olive oil, but as the Kirk's label states, this is "coco" castile, made with coconut oil. I always have it in my house because there is no soap around that will get out blood stains and ground dirt and even grass stains like Kirk's Castile. I scrub Kirk's on the cloth by hand with cold water and rinse with cold water. Repeat if needed. It has always worked for me if I haven't already washed the fabric in a washer and dried it (which usually means the stain is set). As a hard soap, Kirk's makes a good lather and rinses clean. It is not an emollient soap - so if you are looking for a soap that will ease dry skin, this is not it. The advantages of NOT being emollient is that a bar lasts longer, it cleans without excess oils getting in the way of the cleaning process, and, as I wrote, it rinses cleanly with no "soft" residue for babying the skin. But because it is not emollient, this is not a soap if you have dry skin. I've read some unfavorable reviews on this page, and I can understand their frustration. It says right on the wrapper, "Ultra Gentle with No Drying Residue". The 2nd part is absolutely correct. The 1st part isn't, in my opinion, but that's why I LOVE Kirk's Castile. A person may be sensitive to an ingredient in the soap, but maybe there is difference between " hypoallergenic" and "lotion-y" or similar. We use it at the sink, but not in the shower/bath. I would not be without this soap for about 30 years now. A new bar is 3 5/8" long, 2 3/8" wide and over 7/8" deep. This is a big bar for some soapholders, 4 oz (113 gm) a bar. Kirk's is made in the U.S.A. Per the label: "Since 1839, Kirk's master soap makers have formulated this hypoallergenic skin care bar with all natural coconut oil. Unlike other national brands, Kirk's Original Coco Castile contains no animal by-products that can irritate sensitive skin. No synthetic detergents, like sodium lauryl sulfate, either." To each his own when it comes to soap, but I am a long-time fan of Kirk's. Happy Reader

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Great product as it’s got pretty natural, basic ingredients and they don’t add nasty extras. We’re on a septic tank which, after many metres, flows into a stream so we need ingredients that won’t harm the bacteria in our tank or the ecosystem. Not true Castile as true Castile is made with olive oil only, but I wanted coconut oil for its extra cleaning properties and the added ingredients enhance performance. The company seems to have honest intentions which is a bonus. As for this seller, they put a great price on this bulk buy which made sure it was enticing enough to buy, all the way from New Zealand! They shipped quickly, too.

Great soap.