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Wait, is this the soap brand whose product labels are long crazy tracts in very tiny print? I see these at my local co-op and always set them down carefully an

Wait, is this the soap brand whose product labels are long crazy tracts in very tiny print? I see these at my local co-op and always set them down carefully and back away slowly.

mikeash 9y ago
You shouldn't, it's great soap. Yes, the writing is extremely out there, but it's unrelated. The founder was apparently somewhat unhinged (having your family killed in the Holocaust does that to some people) but it didn't affect the product, and he's dead now. The company keeps the labeling out of respect.
- Alex3917 9y ago
  It also gets an Environmental Working Group score of zero, making it probably the best cosmetic product on the market of any type.
rglover 9y ago
Some of the best soap you'll ever use. You're missing out.
mturmon 9y ago
I'm writing to agree with others nearby who really enjoy Bronner's liquid soap, which is very sudsy, has a soft texture, and smells great -- and also to add that the various scents are all worth a try as well. Peppermint is the baseline Bronner's soap, but Citrus, Lavender, and Eucalyptus are also really good. I don't go for floral usually, but Bronner's has you covered there as well. I just notice they now have "Cherry Blossom". Get a soap dispenser, stick it up in your shower, and fill it with one or more flavors.
Philadelphia 9y ago
There's a great documentary about the company called "Dr. Bronner's Magic Soapbox". I watched it on Netflix years ago, but I don't know if it's still on there.
__jal 9y ago
Along with the other endorsements, it is great for outdoorsy use, too. Reduce, Reduce, OK!
- seanp2k2 9y ago
  Yep, common with campers and hippies (and there's some overlap there as well). Found in many hostels, tents, backpacks, and showers. The labeling is indeed kooky, but the soap is the real deal. They have bars and unscented soap too. You can do laundry, wash dishes, and clean your floor with it.
  - Lazare 9y ago
    Also works well to clean hair, for shaving, and even to clean your teeth. (Yes, they also make toothpaste, but a drop of the soap can be used as toothpaste directly. Obviously you miss out on the fluoride found on most toothpastes, but it works well otherwise.)
    - mturmon 9y ago
      Yes, when I used to travel minimalist, I'd put in some Bronner and use it for skin, hair, teeth, and laundry.
Lazare 9y ago
Yep. Great soap though, although I've come to slightly prefer the very similar brand Dr Woods. But seriously, the soap is really really good. In years past they also made a seasoning powder for sprinkling on food and a range of corn puffs, both of which also came with the same crazy labels but tasted pretty good. I think they stopped making them long ago though. :(
- smacktoward 9y ago
  Great, now I'm imagining molly you can sprinkle on your corn flakes...

Wait, is this the soap brand whose product labels are long crazy tracts in very tiny print? I see these at my local co-op and always set them down carefully and back away slowly.

mikeash 9y ago

You shouldn't, it's great soap. Yes, the writing is extremely out there, but it's unrelated. The founder was apparently somewhat unhinged (having your family killed in the Holocaust does that to some people) but it didn't affect the product, and he's dead now. The company keeps the labeling out of respect.

Alex3917 9y ago
It also gets an Environmental Working Group score of zero, making it probably the best cosmetic product on the market of any type.

rglover 9y ago

Some of the best soap you'll ever use. You're missing out.

mturmon 9y ago

I'm writing to agree with others nearby who really enjoy Bronner's liquid soap, which is very sudsy, has a soft texture, and smells great -- and also to add that the various scents are all worth a try as well. Peppermint is the baseline Bronner's soap, but Citrus, Lavender, and Eucalyptus are also really good. I don't go for floral usually, but Bronner's has you covered there as well. I just notice they now have "Cherry Blossom". Get a soap dispenser, stick it up in your shower, and fill it with one or more flavors.

Philadelphia 9y ago

There's a great documentary about the company called "Dr. Bronner's Magic Soapbox". I watched it on Netflix years ago, but I don't know if it's still on there.

__jal 9y ago

Along with the other endorsements, it is great for outdoorsy use, too. Reduce, Reduce, OK!

seanp2k2 9y ago
Yep, common with campers and hippies (and there's some overlap there as well). Found in many hostels, tents, backpacks, and showers. The labeling is indeed kooky, but the soap is the real deal. They have bars and unscented soap too. You can do laundry, wash dishes, and clean your floor with it.
- Lazare 9y ago
  Also works well to clean hair, for shaving, and even to clean your teeth. (Yes, they also make toothpaste, but a drop of the soap can be used as toothpaste directly. Obviously you miss out on the fluoride found on most toothpastes, but it works well otherwise.)
  - mturmon 9y ago
    Yes, when I used to travel minimalist, I'd put in some Bronner and use it for skin, hair, teeth, and laundry.

Lazare 9y ago

Yep. Great soap though, although I've come to slightly prefer the very similar brand Dr Woods. But seriously, the soap is really really good. In years past they also made a seasoning powder for sprinkling on food and a range of corn puffs, both of which also came with the same crazy labels but tasted pretty good. I think they stopped making them long ago though. :(

smacktoward 9y ago
Great, now I'm imagining molly you can sprinkle on your corn flakes...