* Certified Fair Trade * Made with Organic Oils * Fair Trade for Life Certified by IMO * Over 150 Years & 5 Generations of Soap Excellence * Certified Under the USDA National Organic Program * 100% Biodegradable * Not Animal Tested * Oregon Tilth Certified Organic One of humanity"s oldest and simplest products, soap is made by saponifying oils with alkali, with no waste generated. The alkali is either sodium (for bars) or potassium (for liquids) hydroxide, made by running electricity through salt water. No alkali remains in our superb soaps. All glycerin is retained. Our unique old world, formula = high lather cleansing and smooth mild after feel. Super mild castile soap has outstanding water softening & cleansing powers. Preferable to harsh soap & defattening synthetics. It does not cut dirt, but dissolves it. It is the mildest, most pleasant soap you have ever used.