Green Product Review: Sun & Earth Liquid Hand Soap
July 18, 2008 by Peggy
Sun & Earth sent me some liquid hand soap and automatic dishwasher detergent to review. I’ll get to the dishwasher detergent later, but this post is all about the nice hand soap.
I adore this soap. Here’s more on why I like it:
• Refreshing, but subtle scent. It has a citrus scent, but overall it just really reminds me of a clean-smelling kitchen. It’s not at all like some of the strong lemon-scented “kitchen soaps” for sale.
• It’s obviously gentle. The hypoallergenic soap is made for sensitive skin. It’s natural with soothing ingredients like aloe vera.
• Made in the USA, and not tested on animals. Sun & Earth products are even Kosher certified by the Orthodox Union.
• Refills are available! You can start with the cute 8 oz pump, and then keep it stocked with either a 16 oz. refill bottle, 1 gallon refill or a 5 gallon pail. I’m impressed. And prices are reasonable. One gallon refill is only $12. The 16 oz refill is $4.49. (online)
• The pump bottle is #1 recyclable.
• It cleans well and rinses easily.
• No dyes or perfumes. Natural ingredients are listed on the packaging.
Sun & Earth also offers a nice variety of household cleaners, including laundry detergent.
For more product info, retail locations and samples, go to Sun & Earth.
Image via Sun & Earth.
I bought this soap at our local Whole Foods this Winter because my hands had gotten sensitive. I like it a lot and plan to get it again– when we run out of it next year, that is! Our 16 oz. refill bottle is going a long way because I dillute it and put it in a foaming dispenser. I added a couple drops of cucumber essential oil to one dispenser, which goes well with the light citrus scent.
Katherine. Whole Foods? I tried to figure out from their website if they sold anywhere besides online. Guess I missed that.
Thanks for pointing it out. I see now where they have retailers listed! Oops. I’ll correct that in my post.
I use their fabric softener but haven’t tried any other products yet. They have a good deal on their dish detergent right now also that I am going to take advantge of.
Hey Jodi. I’m currently trying out their dishwasher tabs. Hope to get a review up soon.