Which Earth Mama Castile Soap Is Right for You?
The Same Gentle Castile Soap, Five Scents - How to Choose
Earth Mama’s castile soaps all start from the same gentle, real-soap base - made with organic herbs and oils, certified by Oregon Tilth, and free from synthetic fragrance, sulfates, and parabens - so choosing between them mostly comes down to scent (and whether you want a scent at all). All five work as a baby or body wash and a hand soap, double as a base for DIY household cleaners, and are safe for the whole family, including pregnant and breastfeeding mamas. Here’s a quick guide to the five scents and who each one is best for.
Compare the Five Scents
| Soap | Scent | Best for | Good to know | Sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simply Non-Scents | None — fragrance-free & unscented | The most sensitive or eczema-prone skin, newborns, and anyone scent-sensitive | National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance; Chosen by hospital NICUs | Travel, regular, liter |
| Sweet Orange | Sweet orange + vanilla (“orange creamsicle”) | A cheerful, uplifting everyday bath — babies to grown-ups | Chosen by hospital NICUs | Travel, regular, liter |
| Ginger Fresh | Zesty ginger with lime + grapefruit | A refreshing morning wash; formulated for sensitive, pregnant noses | Body wash for the whole family | Travel, regular, liter |
| Calming Lavender | Lavender + vanilla | Soothing, calming bedtime baths; newborns and up | Chosen by hospital NICUs | Regular, liter |
| Wild Peppermint | Cool wild mint + peppermint | A cooling, invigorating foaming hand & body wash | Ages 6 months+; comes in a foamer pump | Regular, liter |
Which One Should You Choose?
- Choose Simply Non-Scents if you want no scent at all - it’s truly unscented and best for the most sensitive or eczema-prone skin.
- Choose Sweet Orange if you want a cheerful, everyday orange-vanilla scent the whole family will love.
- Choose Ginger Fresh if you want a zesty, refreshing morning wash - it was made with sensitive, pregnant noses in mind.
- Choose Calming Lavender if you want a soothing lavender scent for calmer, snugglier bedtime baths.
- Choose Wild Peppermint if you want a cooling, foaming hand and body wash for older kids and grown-ups (ages 6 months and up).
What They All Have in Common
- Real castile soap (not detergent), made with organic herbs and oils.
- Certified by Oregon Tilth, Leaping Bunny Certified, and Plastic Neutral.
- No synthetic fragrance, sulfates, parabens, Triclosan, or phthalates; the soaps that have scents are done so with organic essential oils.
- Safe for the whole family, including pregnant and breastfeeding mamas.
- Work as a hand wash, a body wash, and a base for DIY household cleaners.
- Not a “no-tear” formula - keep out of eyes.
- Available as travel and regular bottles and a recyclable liter refill (sizes vary by scent).
FAQ
What’s the difference between Earth Mama’s castile soaps?
They share the same gentle castile base, certifications, and free-from list - the main difference is scent. Simply Non-Scents is truly unscented; Sweet Orange is orange-vanilla; Ginger Fresh is zesty citrus-ginger; Calming Lavender is soothing lavender; and Wild Peppermint is cool, foaming mint.
Which Earth Mama castile soap is best for a newborn?
Any of the baby washes - Simply Non-Scents (truly unscented), Sweet Orange, or Calming Lavender - which are chosen by hospital NICUs for delicate skin. Wild Peppermint is recommended for ages six months and up.
Which one is fragrance-free?
All Earth Mama castile soaps are synthetic fragrance free. Simply Non-Scents is the truly unscented option - a good pick for newborns and anyone sensitive to scent.
Which is best for sensitive or eczema-prone skin?
Simply Non-Scents, which carries the National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance, is the gentlest pick for sensitive or eczema-prone skin.
Are they all safe to use during pregnancy?
Yes. All five are safe for the whole family, including pregnant and breastfeeding mamas. Ginger Fresh was formulated with the sensitive-nosed pregnant person in mind.
Can I use them as hand soap or a household cleaner?
Yes. Every scent works as a hand wash and a body wash, and doubles as a base for DIY household cleaners.