After using the GFT for a month or two I was surprised that my first go with the coconut did not lather even close to what the GFT did. Only after using several dollups did I get to where I wanted to be. I think it was just a quirk but what have you found to be the best way to lather this cream? I did try a pass with a face lather and it did great but I love doing creams in a bowl.