Natural Citrus Castile Soap, Made in Australia
Citrus essential oils have been prized for centuries - for their bright fragrance and for how well they cleanse, degrease, and lift the mood. Our Citrus Blend castile soap brings together bergamot, tangerine, and lime essential oils for a natural, multipurpose cleaner that's more vibrant and complex than any single-note citrus soap.
Bergamot is the sophisticated heart of the blend - floral, fresh, and slightly spicy. Tangerine brings warmth and sweetness, softening the sharper edges. Lime is the sparkling top note, with natural degreasing power that makes this citrus castile soap especially effective in the kitchen.
The result is an Australian-made castile soap that doesn't just clean - it energises, uplifts, and fills your home with the scent of a citrus grove in full bloom.
A Multipurpose Natural Cleaner for the Whole Home
One bottle of citrus castile soap replaces a cupboard full of single-use cleaning products:
Personal care: natural hand and body wash, shower gel, facial cleanser (diluted), shampoo, bubble bath
Household cleaning: kitchen surface cleaner, bathroom cleaner, floor cleaner, all-purpose spray, streak-free glass and mirror cleaner
Laundry & dishes: natural laundry detergent, eco-friendly dish soap, hand-washing delicates
Also great for: pet washing (avoid eyes and face), car washing, outdoor furniture, vegetable wash (properly diluted)
Why Choose This Citrus Blend
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Instantly uplifting - bright citrus energy on contact
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Naturally degreasing - cuts through grease and grime without harsh chemicals
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Complex and layered - three pure essential oils, not one flat synthetic note
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Vegan, cruelty-free, and biodegradable - safe for waterways and septic systems
Natural Ingredients, No Nasties
We start with time-honoured saponified oils - olive, coconut, sunflower seed, and castor - then add a hand-selected blend of pure bergamot, tangerine, and lime essential oils. No synthetic fragrance, no harsh sulfates, no unnecessary additives.
Full ingredients (INCI): Aqua, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Potassium Hydroxide*, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Citrus Bergamia (Bergamot) Peel Oil, Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Sodium Chloride.
*Does not remain in the final product. Contains naturally occurring Limonene, Linalool, and Bergapten from the essential oils.
Please note: Bergamot oil naturally contains bergapten, a photosensitising compound. Avoid direct sun exposure on skin where the soap has been applied and left on. We recommend diluting well for leave-on applications.
How to Use Citrus Castile Soap
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Body & hair: use undiluted or slightly diluted - apply to wet skin or hair, lather, rinse
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Hands: 1 tbsp per 250ml water in a foaming dispenser
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Household cleaning: dilute 1:10 for general surfaces, 1:20 for floors
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Dishes: a squirt directly on dishes, or diluted in the sink
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Laundry: ¼–⅓ cup per wash
It's concentrated, so a little goes further than you'd expect - dilute for the task at hand.
Make It Yours
Add extra drops of any of the three oils to shift the balance - more lime for sharpness, more tangerine for sweetness, more bergamot for depth. Or build your own blend with sweet orange, lemongrass, or peppermint. See our recipes for ideas on turning this into foaming hand soap, body wash, kitchen spray, bubble bath, or scalp shampoo.
Why Castile Soap Is the Original Eco-Friendly Cleaner
True castile soap has been made the same way for centuries: pure vegetable oils, saponified into a gentle, effective soap. No petroleum products, no synthetic detergents, no harsh sulfates — just biodegradable, concentrated, genuinely effective cleaning.
The Details
100% vegan and cruelty-free. Australian made, in regional Victoria. Biodegradable and safe for waterways and septic systems. Free from synthetic fragrances, colours, and preservatives.
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight - citrus oils are light-sensitive, so keeping the bottle capped preserves both scent and potency. Use within 12 months of opening.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is citrus castile soap safe for sensitive skin? Yes, when properly diluted. Because it's free from synthetic fragrance and harsh sulfates, it's generally gentler than conventional cleaners - though anyone with a citrus sensitivity should patch test first.
Can I use this Citrus Blend on my kitchen benchtop? Yes. Lime's natural degreasing properties make this blend especially effective at cutting through cooking grease and food residue.
Is this castile soap safe for septic systems? Yes, it's fully biodegradable and safe for both waterways and septic systems.
Does bergamot oil in this soap cause sun sensitivity? Bergamot naturally contains bergapten, a photosensitising compound. Avoid sun exposure on skin where the soap has been left on, and dilute well for leave-on use.
Clean naturally. Live sustainably. Choose pure.
