04-23-2012, 06:40 AM
As you use more products you may start to identify certain ingredients give you more performance/satisfaction than others. For me I've started to enjoy some of the lanolin products, as my face just feels silky smooth after using them. Some of the Shea soaps have also provided a similar post shave face feel.
However, my face isn't your face and you may have a totally different reaction to the same products. That's part of the fun of this 'hobby'.
However, my face isn't your face and you may have a totally different reaction to the same products. That's part of the fun of this 'hobby'.
04-23-2012, 10:18 PM
(04-23-2012, 11:14 AM)Johnny Wrote: Leo, what soaps or creams are you using now? Maybe we could tell you what type they are and any advantages or disadvantages.
It's all personal preference but would be glad to recommend a few if you want.
Not much to pick from in the stores here and right now I'm using Van Der Hagen the only other soaps I seen was Colonel Ichabod Conk
Thinking I might try ordering some online. I'm getting a sample from Soapbuddy.
04-23-2012, 10:28 PM
The different ingredients all have different functions and properties. Shea butter is a moisturizer. Lanolin can act as a moisturizer and also as a bit of protection. The different soap bases all act a little different from each other, and some people have particular favorites. This is where tallow based, coconut based, palm based, etc come in.
Glycerin is a byproduct of soap making, and some soaps (like your VDH) add extra as a moisturizer and lubricant.
Really the best thing you can do is ask about particular soaps that seem interesting, and also do your research is to what the ingredients are for.
Glycerin is a byproduct of soap making, and some soaps (like your VDH) add extra as a moisturizer and lubricant.
Really the best thing you can do is ask about particular soaps that seem interesting, and also do your research is to what the ingredients are for.
04-23-2012, 10:46 PM
(04-23-2012, 10:28 PM)Songwind Wrote: The different ingredients all have different functions and properties. Shea butter is a moisturizer. Lanolin can act as a moisturizer and also as a bit of protection. The different soap bases all act a little different from each other, and some people have particular favorites. This is where tallow based, coconut based, palm based, etc come in.I guess this was the information I was after. What the different ingredients are suppose to do.
Glycerin is a byproduct of soap making, and some soaps (like your VDH) add extra as a moisturizer and lubricant.
Really the best thing you can do is ask about particular soaps that seem interesting, and also do your research is to what the ingredients are for.
Maybe some day I will be able to write down a whole thought. :shot: ....I'm not gonna get my hopes up though.
04-24-2012, 04:14 AM
Here's a helpful related article I read on Mantic59's sharpologist.com regarding the anatomy of a shaving cream:
http://sharpologist.com/2012/03/anatomy-...cream.html
http://sharpologist.com/2012/03/anatomy-...cream.html
04-24-2012, 09:01 AM
(04-23-2012, 10:46 PM)leo Wrote:(04-23-2012, 10:28 PM)Songwind Wrote: The different ingredients all have different functions and properties. Shea butter is a moisturizer. Lanolin can act as a moisturizer and also as a bit of protection. The different soap bases all act a little different from each other, and some people have particular favorites. This is where tallow based, coconut based, palm based, etc come in.I guess this was the information I was after. What the different ingredients are suppose to do.
Glycerin is a byproduct of soap making, and some soaps (like your VDH) add extra as a moisturizer and lubricant.
Really the best thing you can do is ask about particular soaps that seem interesting, and also do your research is to what the ingredients are for.
Maybe some day I will be able to write down a whole thought. :shot: ....I'm not gonna get my hopes up though.
+1. It is very useful information. Thanks for sharing.
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