Bay Rum with Glycerin?

**umgowa997** · 12-28-2009, 06:37 AM

Does anyone know of a good bay rum aftershave that has glycerin it it?

**Wingnut** · 12-28-2009, 07:08 AM

Originally Posted by umgowa997

Does anyone know of a good bay rum aftershave that has glycerin it it?

Any bay rum can have glycerin added to it - all you have to do is buy some from your local pharmacy/WalMart for about $3.00 and go at it.

Just be careful about not adding too much, which will result in a tacky skin feel after the drydown.

That said, I know that Master bay rum has glycerin already in it.

The scent of bay rum varies widely form one manufacturer to another, so if you fine a scent that you like just add some glycerin to it if it's not already in there.

**David in Boston** · 12-28-2009, 07:26 AM

Masters Bay Rum

Glycerin is one of its' ingredients.

**umgowa997** · 12-28-2009, 05:32 PM

[QUOTE=Wingnut;1725849]Any bay rum can have glycerin added to it - all you have to do is buy some from your local pharmacy/WalMart for about $3.00 and go at it.

Good suggestion. I think I will buy some glycerin. I just priced it at my pharmacy and it's $7.00 for a small bottle. I want to add it to a 4 oz. bottle of Bay rum. About how much glycerin do you suggest I add?

**Wingnut** · 12-28-2009, 07:33 PM

Originally Posted by umgowa997

I think I will buy some glycerin. I just priced it at my pharmacy and it's $7.00 for a small bottle. I want to add it to a 4 oz. bottle of Bay rum. About how much glycerin do you suggest I add?

First, if you've got a WalMart around, it's MUCH cheaper there. I got a 6 oz bottle of it (manufactured by HUMCO) for less than $4.00.

As far as dosage goes, I'd start with about 20 or so drops, and give that a try. Don't forget to shake it up thoroughly before you try it. With that amount, you won't get 'the stickies", and if you'd like to add more, it's a lot easier than trying to take any out!

**BroJohn** · 12-31-2009, 10:45 AM

umgowa997 --

For a four oz bottle, I'd add about a half a teaspoon, no more. Measure it, don't just eyeball it.

-- John Gehman

**kingfisher** · 01-02-2010, 10:33 AM

Saint Charles' Shave Bay Rum with a Twist aftershave milk has hydroxyurea and panthenol, both hydration ingredients similar to glycerin. Some people believe that panthenol is superior to glycerin.

**GoldenMonkey** · 01-02-2010, 11:32 AM

Originally Posted by kingfisher

Saint Charles' Shave Bay Rum with a Twist aftershave milk has hydroxyurea and panthenol, both hydration ingredients similar to glycerin. Some people believe that panthenol is superior to glycerin.

And MAN, does that stuff work great. Almost TOO great...you only need a couple of drops.

**Jaymo** · 04-15-2010, 09:36 PM

I have both the Master BR and the Pinaud BR. I added glycerin to the Pinaud, but still like the Master BR better. I just think it smells better on me.

**Sue** · 04-16-2010, 05:59 AM

Originally Posted by kingfisher

Saint Charles' Shave Bay Rum with a Twist aftershave milk has hydroxyurea and panthenol, both hydration ingredients similar to glycerin. Some people believe that panthenol is superior to glycerin.

I believe both are far superior to glycerin in aftershaves, tha't why we use both. Glycerin in soap is a different animal. From a business standpoint, using glycerin would be best for the botom line, a gallon of cosmetic grade glycerin is pretty economical.

The former for instance (Hydroxyethyl Urea), could be used straight-up by a woman with dry skin on her legs previous to a shower and shaving her legs. After she would not need moisturizers on knees or legs.
Sue