true castile soap
premium quality olive oil
for sensitivities; vegan

Olive Oil Castile Soap

True to name and definition the art of soap making pure Olive Oil Soap or Castile Bar Soap has been similar in manner since the 15th century using a full rich olive oil base and little else. It is one of the most basic soaps available with our unscented varieties containing only three ingredients.We choose to make our pure Olive Oil Soap from only premium quality 100% pure first cold pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil, the same quality most would use on their salad. In our opinion the quality of the soap and the way it feels on the skin are very much effected by the integrity of the ingredients.Our first cold pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil Soap is an excellent choice for those trying to avoid ingredients of concern in their personal care products. Determining the cause of a skin reaction can be a daunting task and the use of a very basic exceptional quality soap with few ingredients may help pinpoint aggravants to conditions. Many Professionals will advise a more basic and pure cleansing product for many health conditions and should you be experiencing sensitivity issues. It is not uncommon for us to hear "I have been told to use a basic soap". We have had many clients with skin issues report successful use of our pure olive oil bars. Keeping with a quality product, all of our soaps are made with premium food quality sodium hydroxide of exceptional purity manufactured in the U.S.; about four times the price of technical grade widely used by other soap makers. Our ingredients and prices are truly hard to beat!
Things you should know when you are shopping for a pure olive oil or true castile soap.
1. Is the soap truly "Castile"? True Castile Soap is made from 100% pure olive oil, not vegetable oil blends which have become mainstream as of late. Many soap makers, even organic ones have come to refer to vegetable oil blends as "castile" which is not true by definition. Be diligent, keep informed, read ingredient lists even if you need a magnifying glass! 2. Is the soap made from "quality" Olive Oil? Research the variety of olive oil used in the making of the soap. Most are made from less expensive solvent extracted oil varieties like inferior "Olive Pomace". By law this is considered a "pure" Olive Oil Soap regardless of the much lesser quality.
3. Is the soap truly "unscented"? Many “unscented soaps” are not unscented at all and still contain a small amount of parfum or fragrance oil. Read labels, ask questions. Our pure Olive Oil Only soap contains no scents, there is a very minor odour contributed from the olive oil itself.
Sandy Hook Soap Factory Castile Soap is made in Canada solely from premium ingredients with no dyes, preservatives, other vegetable oils or chemical scents. Made and packaged without the use of plastics.
More True Castile Soap FYI's
True Olive Oil Castile Soap produces a very fine lather with a tiny bubble which is not excessively bubbly but more a lotiony texture. This is the nature of a true castile soap if other vegetable oils, surfactants or chemical sudsing agents have not been added. An inexpensive bubble producing bath puff helps generate more lather from olive oil soaps if that is desired. Olive Oil soap may be used for sensitive or easily irritated skin, for younger children and older babies, and for those with limiting sensitivities. It makes a very nice one-step shampoo and conditioning bar especially for those with fine hair. Lathers very well on the hair leaving it soft, shiny and manageable. Pure olive oil soap makes a gentle wash for fine woolens as well as being a key ingredient in the making of all natural homemade laundry soaps when in grated form.
Why Do We Make Soap From Scratch? At The Sandy Hook Soap Factory we make our natural soap and personal care products from scratch so that we are able to control every aspect of the finished product from wholesome natural ingredient selection to environmentally friendly manufacturing processes to ecologically responsible sustainable wood compostable packaging. As we live with chemical sensitivities in our home we appreciate the need for chemical-free products and the absolute necessity of full disclosure of ingredients.
We have great news! Our olive oil soap just got better, actually all of our soaps did. We now use first cold pressed olive oil from an award winning Farm, with olives grown in pesticide-free orchards with the olives processed within four hours of hand picking.

Olive Oil Castile Soap Selections

Olive Oil Only Pure Natural Castile Soap
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Advantages

Why Buy From A More Natural Soap Producer?

Greener Alternative
Many mass produced conventional soaps offer an inexpensive option at the expense of ingredient integrity by way of petroleum ingredients, chemical fragrances and chemical preservatives. Always remember that there are no guidelines in North America for use of the term "natural".
Handmade wtih Care
Small batch soap makers can make several different recipes offering help to those with sensitivities or ingredient concerns and putting a wee bit of love into each and every small batch. Over the years we have been able to help many clients with their product sensitivity issues due to our diligence.
Superior Service
We offer over thirty varieties of pure natural vegetable oil soap for all skin types, scent preferences and ingredient concerns. We absolutely love talking soap and are happy to speak with you should you have any questions or concerns. Soapmaking from scratch since 2003.e
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Testimonials

What people say

  • "I recommend your product as the best soap for sensitive skin."
    Patti F Okotoks Alberta
  • "Such a pleasure to have found such a wonderful true olive oil castile."
    Danita Az Winnipeg, MB
  • "It is time for my yearly order. Can't believe how long a slab lasts me! Thank you so much for making the unscented castile."
    Mary Sweet Seattle, Washington