Dr. Bronner's
Dr. Bronner's was founded in 1948 by Emanuel Bronner, a German-Jewish soapmaker who emigrated to the US and created his iconic Pure-Castile Soap -- an all-purpose, biodegradable soap made from organic oils. The brand is known as much for the dense ethical and philosophical text covering its labels as for the product itself. Dr. Bronner's is now the top-selling natural soap brand in the US, certified organic and Fair Trade across its entire supply chain. The company donates one-third of profits to charitable causes and activist campaigns.
Brand Philosophy
Dr. Bronner's operates as a mission-driven company using business as a force for positive change. Products are certified organic, Fair Trade, and made with minimal, biodegradable ingredients. One-third of profits go to charitable causes.
Ethically driven consumers seeking multi-purpose, organic, Fair Trade soap with minimal environmental impact.
- Pure-Castile Soap -- all-purpose liquid soap
- Dense ethical text covering labels
- Top-selling natural soap in the US
- Certified organic and Fair Trade supply chain
- One-third of profits donated to charity
- Saponified Coconut Oil
- Saponified Olive Oil
- Hemp Seed Oil
- Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
Dr. Bronner's at a Glance
Strongest Categories
Dr. Bronner's performs best in: Cleanser (1 product, avg 72/100).
Best Conditions Served
Across all products, Dr. Bronner's scores highest for: Oily Skin (avg 86/100); Acne-Prone Skin (avg 84/100); Combination Skin (avg 82/100). If your primary concern is one of these conditions, Dr. Bronner's products are particularly worth considering.
Certifications
Common certifications include EWG Verified, USDA Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, Fair Trade Certified, Regenerative Organic Certified, Leaping Bunny Certified (Cruelty-Free).
Best Dr. Bronner's by Skin Condition
The highest-scoring Dr. Bronner's product for each condition we evaluate.