New Forumula Proraso Availability?

**Foyle** · 03-20-2012, 06:08 AM

Does anyone know when the new Proraso will be available in the U.S.? I'd like to give it a try. I've never used the old Proraso due to the SLS. I know the new stuff has a similar chemical but I'm hoping it won't cause the same problems that Sodium Lauryl Sulfate caused.

**cvac** · 03-20-2012, 07:10 AM

There is a guy on ebay (maguires.barbershop) out of the UK that is selling some now. Some of the stuff is in stock while other items are pre-orders. I've ordered from this seller before (not Proraso, though), and it took about 3 weeks to get my order to the USA. No idea when the stuff actually lands here at US Vendors.

**attime6** · 03-20-2012, 08:10 AM

Ask Marco, he received some samples, he may know when it will be available in the US.

**Sunflake** · 03-20-2012, 05:00 PM

Originally Posted by Foyle

Does anyone know when the new Proraso will be available in the U.S.? I'd like to give it a try. I've never used the old Proraso due to the SLS. I know the new stuff has a similar chemical but I'm hoping it won't cause the same problems that Sodium Lauryl Sulfate caused.

I asked Proraso about the Sandalwood, but I bet you could use this. http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthr...aso-Sandalwood

**Texas** · 03-20-2012, 05:50 PM

Foyle, what did the sodium lauryl sulfate do to you when you used cream/soap that contained it ? I ask because I may have a problem with that chemical myself.

**craig87c** · 03-20-2012, 06:12 PM

Originally Posted by Texas

Foyle, what did the sodium lauryl sulfate do to you when you used cream/soap that contained it ? I ask because I may have a problem with that chemical myself.

Personally, it does nothing to my face. It seems to be the cause of the eczema on m hands I suffered from high school to my senior year of college.

**Foyle** · 03-20-2012, 06:42 PM

Originally Posted by Texas

Foyle, what did the sodium lauryl sulfate do to you when you used cream/soap that contained it ? I ask because I may have a problem with that chemical myself.

It dries my skin out. Soap containing it makes my hands itch and shampoo containing it makes my scalp itch. I find that products containing it dry my face out too much. Clearly it's something that my skin doesn't like so I just stay away from it whenever possible.

**Timmy Dee** · 03-20-2012, 06:51 PM

Connaught has the new formulation of some of the Proraso items up for sale atm. Just noticed then.

**RevSmoke** · 03-20-2012, 07:26 PM

Originally Posted by Timmy Dee

Connaught has the new formulation of some of the Proraso items up for sale atm. Just noticed then.

Who is Connaught?

**Foyle** · 03-20-2012, 07:28 PM

Originally Posted by RevSmoke

Who is Connaught?

It's a vendor in the United Kingdom.

**OldSaw** · 03-20-2012, 07:36 PM

So what's up with the new line? I hope it's better than the old line, it never worked very well for me.

**Foyle** · 03-20-2012, 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by OldSaw

So what's up with the new line? I hope it's better than the old line, it never worked very well for me.

No parabens (I couldn't care less about that), no sodium lauryl sulfate but it has a similar chemical. Marco reports it's an excellent product, possibly one of the few cases where reformulation was actually an improvement.

**arm017** · 03-20-2012, 09:07 PM

Not soon enough!

**Marco** · 03-21-2012, 12:27 AM

Originally Posted by Foyle

No parabens (I couldn't care less about that), no sodium lauryl sulfate but it has a similar chemical. Marco reports it's an excellent product, possibly one of the few cases where reformulation was actually an improvement.

Exactly, Sir.

**ELDD** · 03-21-2012, 12:51 PM

Hey, I'm new to B&B and I just got my new Proraso (green tube). I see here that sodium lauryl sulfate isnt very well for skin. how bad is sodium lauryl sulfate? should I switch from proraso? Thanks

**OldSaw** · 03-21-2012, 02:53 PM

Originally Posted by Foyle

No parabens (I couldn't care less about that), no sodium lauryl sulfate but it has a similar chemical. Marco reports it's an excellent product, possibly one of the few cases where reformulation was actually an improvement.

Originally Posted by arm017

Not soon enough!

Originally Posted by Marco

Exactly, Sir.

Looks like I might have to give Proraso another whirl.

**Kevan** · 03-21-2012, 03:00 PM

Originally Posted by ELDD

Hey, I'm new to B&B and I just got my new Proraso (green tube). I see here that sodium lauryl sulfate isnt very well for skin. how bad is sodium lauryl sulfate? should I switch from proraso? Thanks

For the vast majority, it is not bad for skin, as gazillions of cosmetic products have it. For some, it is an irritant and/or dries skin. For others, SLS is a no-go as a matter of principle, as they prefer natural ingredients (even though SLS can be derived from coconut oil). Only strop using Proraso if it irritates your skin.

**dieselfuel79** · 03-21-2012, 04:36 PM

When is the "blue" coming out? With my new scuttle on the way from Dirty Bird, I simply MUST have it. MUST I SAY!!!

**barneykiller** · 03-21-2012, 04:42 PM

Originally Posted by Foyle

Does anyone know when the new Proraso will be available in the U.S.? I'd like to give it a try. I've never used the old Proraso due to the SLS. I know the new stuff has a similar chemical but I'm hoping it won't cause the same problems that Sodium Lauryl Sulfate caused.

It's now available at italianbarber.com

**JimPo69** · 03-22-2012, 11:15 AM

I recieved an email for itailianbarber.com this morning saying they had it and checked it out. I've dealt with that website before and was very pleased (where I bought most of my stuff when I first started.)