{"title":"Authentic Castile Soap — Traditional Extra Virgin Olive Oil Soap for Face \u0026 Body","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is True Castile Soap?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrue Castile soap is traditionally and must be exclusively made with extra virgin olive oil, a very small amount of water, the right caustic soda, and the correct process to manufacture it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginating in the Castile region of Spain centuries ago — modern day Castilla y León —, authentic Castile soap became known for its mild cleansing properties, dense and creamy low-foam lather, and higher compatibility with sensitive, tender and dryness-prone skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic Castile soap should not be confused with general olive oil soap or vegetable soaps which abound on the market today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is and isn't Castile Soap: The olive oil grade difference matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifferent grades of olive oil — including extra virgin olive oil, refined olive oil, and olive pomace oil — produce substantially different soaps with distinct fatty acid compositions, unsaponifiable content, texture, color, oxidation behavior, and cleansing properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorically, Mediterranean olive oil soapmaking traditions evolved differently depending on the quality and type of olive oil used. In parts of Greece, soaps made with olive pomace oil became commonly known as “green soap” due to their naturally darker green color associated with chlorophyll-rich olive residues and pomace fractions. These traditional green soaps were widely used as practical household and body soaps, but they differ significantly from true Castile soap made exclusively with extra virgin olive oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlive pomace oil is a refined oil made from the leftover pulp after extra virgin olive oil is pressed, using a solvent extraction process to get the last bit of oil from the skin, pulp and pits of the olives, which is then refined for a mild flavor and high smoke point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorically, true Castile soap relied specifically on extra virgin olive oil and traditional slow-processing time consuming methods that produced a stable, long-lasting bar soap valued for mild cleansing rather than excessive foam production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Most \"Castile Soap\" in the US Is Not Castile Soap\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe United States has no legal standard protecting the name \"Castile soap.\" Any product may use the term regardless of what it contains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a result, most products marketed as Castile soap in the US are formulated with coconut oil, palm kernel oil, or a blend of vegetable oils — with olive oil as a minor ingredient or absent entirely. Some contain synthetic surfactants. Others use pomace olive oil, a solvent-extracted oil derived from the residual pulp after extra virgin olive oil is pressed. Pomace olive oil produces a chemically and texturally different soap with distinct cleansing behavior, color, and skin compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are not Castile soaps. They are multi-oil vegetable soaps or surfactant blends carrying a name they do not qualify for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile these products may use the Castile name in the U.S. due to lack of regulations and standards for the manufacturing of this particular soap, these vegetable soaps are not considered true Castile soaps and do not posses any of the benefits Castile soap is internationally known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic Castile soap naturally produces less foam than soaps formulated with coconut oil or synthetic detergents because extra virgin olive oil creates a denser, creamier, and milder lather. High foam production is not an indicator of superior cleansing quality and, in many cases, can correlate with increased skin dryness and barrier disruption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBy Valenti Castile Soap — Formulation Standards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy Valenti Castile soaps are produced following the strict ingredient selection and manufacturing standards that define this traditional soap. Extra virgin olive oil is the base oil in every formulation. No substitutions are made for less expensive oils. No synthetic detergents, sulfates, or palm oil derivatives are used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bar soap follows a traditional European process. The liquid Castile soap — a more modern format — applies the same formulation standards and ingredient integrity to a liquid base, without replacing or diluting the core ingredients that define authentic Castile soap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho these soaps are formulated for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry skin and very dry skin\u003c\/strong\u003e — Extra virgin olive oil soap cleanses without disrupting the skin's lipid balance, making it suitable for skin that reacts to conventional soaps and cleansers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dermatitis-skincare\" title=\"Castile Soap for Sensitive and Reactive Skin\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensitive and reactive skin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — Minimal ingredient lists reduce exposure to potential irritants. No sulfates, no synthetic fragrance, no palm oil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFace and body cleansing\u003c\/strong\u003e — Authentic Castile bar soap is mild enough for daily facial cleansing and effective enough for full-body use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance-sensitive skin\u003c\/strong\u003e — Formulated without added synthetic fragrances or essential oils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat authentic Castile soap does not do\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt does not produce a high-foam lather and does not have 18-in-1 uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh foam in a soap or cleanser is typically the result of coconut oil, palm oil or synthetic surfactants — ingredients chosen for fast action surfactant performance, not sensorial or skin compatibility. The dense, low-foam lather of extra virgin olive oil soap is a characteristic of the oil itself, not a formulation limitation. Cleansing efficacy is not determined by foam volume.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"castile-bar-soap","title":"True Authentic Castile Bar Soap","description":"\u003cp\u003eCastile bar soap is made with 100% olive oil, following the traditional formulation known as sapone all'olio d'oliva.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic Castile soap is defined by its composition: olive oil as the only fat source. The resulting soap is composed primarily of sodium oleate, producing a mild, low-lather cleanser with reduced lipid-stripping compared with high-lauric soaps made with coconut or palm oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree from coconut, palm, sunflower, or substitute oils, this formulation follows the original Castile method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaturally unscented and exceptionally mild. Suitable for sensitive or reactive skin and for the whole family, including newborns.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"by valenti","offers":[{"title":"172 g","offer_id":43038975787258,"sku":"SOAP0002","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 g","offer_id":43948037636346,"sku":"SOAP0002-t","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/2227\/0458\/files\/byvalenti-castile-bar-soap-2.webp?v=1766903137"},{"product_id":"castile-liquid-soap","title":"Castile Hand Soap and Body Wash","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"284\"\u003eAn authentic liquid Castile soap formulated exclusively with extra virgin olive oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"564\"\u003eTrue Castile soap is defined by its composition: 100% olive oil, with no coconut, palm, or other vegetable oils. This liquid version remains as close as possible to the original ancestral Castile formula, offering a naturally mild cleanse that respects the skin’s lipid balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"640\"\u003eNaturally unscented and well suited for sensitive or easily reactive skin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"by valenti","offers":[{"title":"237 ml","offer_id":44667268661498,"sku":"LISOAP0001","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"237 ml refill","offer_id":45462022947066,"sku":"LISOAP0001-r","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/2227\/0458\/products\/castileliquidsoap.webp?v=1666808301"},{"product_id":"true-authentic-castile-bar-liquid-soap-bundle","title":"True Authentic Castile Bar \u0026 Liquid Soap Bundle","description":"\u003cp\u003eA family set combining our Authentic Castile Bar Soap and Liquid Soap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCastile soap refers to a traditional soap formulated exclusively with extra virgin olive oil, without coconut, palm, or other vegetable oils. 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