Talk to me about Dr. Bronners

twenty8

I finally picked up a trial size at Target the other day and I have been using it as body/face wash but I was curious what others use it for.  I have seen the 18 uses thing on the crazy label but some seem a bit out there to me (toothpaste? hmmm).

So what have you found it effective for and also what have you found it NOT effective for?

Side note - my experience with it as face wash has been very positive thus far! I have very oily, acne prone skin (even have to use rx skin creams to keep things under control - blech). Most cleansers are either not cleansing enough or go too far and I end up super dry so I was skeptical that this would hit that perfect balance my skin requires but it has been great. Also the peppermint is nice and tingly

MrsOjoButtons

My husband loves the peppermint for body wash, but I can't handle it getting near my lady parts.  It's way too tingly.

I've used it for bathing the dogs, mixed in a spray bottle for all purpose cleaner, and in a foaming hand soap dispenser.

twenty8

MrsOjoButtons:

I've used it for bathing the dogs

Great idea! I didn't think of that! I have never found a regular dog shampoo that really worked to get them stink free so I will try this. Thanks!

 

tucci013

I guess I'm kind of boring.  I use it as my daily body wash and occasionally as my shampoo.  I use it to wash my dogs as well. I use the fragrance-free, baby type. 

CDMay2006

I don't like using it full strength, so i dilute it for almost everything.  For previously mentioned reason i don't use it in the shower.  I do use it lots of other ways:
- Backpacking soap (dishes, clothes, laundry, body)
- Backpacking toothpaste (one tiny drop is the perfect amount -- more that that is pretty gross)
- Travel soap (dishes, handwashed laundry)
- Foaming hand soap -- about 1:10 DrBs and water, plus EOs, if desired, all in a foaming soap pump (i use the orange soap with orange and grapefruit EOs.  Almond would be nice, too.
- Sometimes for cleaning (very weak solution in water in spray bottle)

twenty8

I'm gonna try it as shampoo - it definitely suds enough to qualify.

And when I get really brave I will try it as toothpaste - definitely sticking to the one drop!

Thanks for the feedback and suggestions!

SuperGreen

MrsOjoButtons:

My husband loves the peppermint for body wash, but I can't handle it getting near my lady parts.  It's way too tingly.

Yeah, I can't handle the peppermint as a body wash either.  We use the lavender bar soap in the shower, and the baby mild unscented in our foaming soap pumps.  The peppermint also makes a great insecticidal soap.

WendyGR

Everyone else has posted great ideas. I just wanted to give another recommendation for its use when traveling. It's so convenient for sink laundry!

NeroDoo

In addition to everyone else's answers, I use it to mop the floors. I use the baby stuff to wash the baby and put a few drops in a spray bottle as a wipes solution.

MMP

I shave my legs with the peppermint one.

jennyk213

Mix it with baking soda to make a soft scrub. 

 

twenty8

Great ideas!

Thanks!

jeffloveschrissy

We use mostly in the shower as a body wash. I have put in my hair but I feel like it drys it out too much. My husband also has used it for dishes, and on camping trips. He was a boyscout so he got me into it. It lasts us a long time when we buy the big bottle, I love that!

mcccd

Also the peppermint is nice and tingly