[hineini]

I am using Dr Bronner's bar soap (lavender scented) right now.

My skin has been incredibly itchy for a few weeks now and it may be a coincidence or it may be from the soap. It could also be it's from something I'm eating.

Does anyone know if Dr Bronner's soap is gluten-free?

[gf4life]

I don't know if it is gluten free or not, but have you ever used a lavender soap before?

I ask this because I am topically allergic to lavender in soap/shampoo products. It makes my skin so dry and itchy. I had never used lavender products before and about 7 years a go I bought some shampoo, lavender scented, and everyday the itching got worse. Now I avoid all lavender products.

[jenvan]

I called and cked on their soaps and lotions and they said they were gluten-free. They are pretty concentrated and the essential oils could be cause for either 1. irritating your skin or 2. drying it out.

[jerseyangel]

I agree with the others--probably the oils in the soap were irritating to you. I use this--it's fabulous--

http://www.kissmyface.com/Product/Kiss+My+...oaps/0100801EA/

[hineini]

Jerseyangel - That's the kind of soap I used to use, I just decided to switch it up this time. Oh well, back to unscented Kiss My Face olive oil soap for me!

Everyone else - Re: the lavender oil - I've been using lavender (natural essential oil) scented Avalon Organics shampoo and conditioner for over a year with no problems except it drying my hair out a bit. So I don't think that's what it is. But regardless... i think my experiment with this soap is over, I'm driving myself batty itching and scratching at myself!