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11-03-2009, 07:33 AM
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Back to soap after years of body wash
Yet another soap/bodywash thread... I'm feeling much cleaner though, actually squeaky clean, compared to the body wash that left me feeling slippery, I suspect some sort of additive they use as a moisturizer...
I'm currently using Canus Goat's Milk Soap (original formula) It's clean smelling, but not 100% pleasant, but hey that's what Penhaligon's is for right?!
Can anyone recommend some other widely available soaps (actual soap, not detergent bars) that I can check out, maybe something with a bit more of a kick in the fragrance department.
FWIW I absolutely loathe the scent of Ivory to the point where it almost makes me feel physically ill.
I figure I've got to give the soap a month or so trial run before I decide how I like it entirely, but there's no harm in checking out other options; after all what's B&B without ADs...
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11-03-2009, 06:06 PM
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Lather Learner
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If you have a Whole Foods available, their French made, triple milled Shea Butter soaps are outstanding. They're available in a good variety of scents and are a good value compared to L'Occitane or Pre d'Provence (both of which are excellent, btw)
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11-03-2009, 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by sterling cooper
if you have a whole foods available, their french made, triple milled shea butter soaps are outstanding. They're available in a good variety of scents and are a good value compared to l'occitane or pre d'provence (both of which are excellent, btw)
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11-03-2009, 08:40 PM
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Bruce Lee of Wet Shaving
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Dove.
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11-03-2009, 09:08 PM
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Bruce Lee of Wet Shaving
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I'm sure there are enough soapers here to sort you out if not I personally know of two who make soap back from lye. PM me if you need too. 
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11-03-2009, 09:12 PM
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Trader Joes has their own house brand which smell fantastic, all 3x milled French w/shea butter. Comes in: lavendar, plain shea, lemon verbena, green tea. They also have their own (non-3x milled tho) oatmeal honey.
They also carry a small selection of Tom's of Maine.
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11-03-2009, 09:29 PM
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Crown Prince of Progress
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And here I thought body wash was a new phenomenon. Hard to believe someone could have used it for years. I find a bar of good old Ivory hard to beat.
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11-04-2009, 01:41 AM
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I really like Pears, which is widely available in the UK, not sure about Canada...
It's been around for years.
Sort of spicy smell, very refreshing. I find it cleans very well indeed and doesn't dry you out much, and it's dirt cheap over here!
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11-04-2009, 03:28 AM
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I've tried several soaps, some of then vere kind of fancy, but every time I'm going back to Dove cream bar. It fits my skin and needs the best. But YMMV .
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11-04-2009, 08:20 PM
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I have not used it in the shower, but I really like Yardley. A buck a bar, and it comes in Lavender, and Oatmeal and Almond scents.
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11-04-2009, 08:26 PM
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I have not used any other soaps that you can not get from a Walmart...you know the deal. Dial, Coast, Zest, etc. I also use shower gels...again from Wally"s World. However I do happen to like this soap sold @ Think Geek
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11-04-2009, 08:27 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by michiganlover
I have not used it in the shower, but I really like Yardley. A buck a bar, and it comes in Lavender, and Oatmeal and Almond scents.
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What is this soap you speak of and where do you get it? :)
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11-04-2009, 08:30 PM
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11-04-2009, 09:09 PM
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Quote:
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What is this soap you speak of and where do you get it? :)
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My local Stop & Shop has it, but I also hear you can get it at dollar stores. Dollar tree lets you buy it in bulk too.
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11-04-2009, 10:30 PM
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Capo di Crema
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Quote:
Originally Posted by s1mp13m4n
What is this soap you speak of and where do you get it? :)
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i picked up a couple bars of Yardley's Lemon Verbena with shea butter at the dollar store just today.
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11-05-2009, 03:34 PM
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I have become a big fan of Swedish Tallba Pine Soap.
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11-06-2009, 04:11 PM
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Lather Learner
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Grandpas Pine Tar Soap
Easy on the skin for people with skin problems, will get rid of the days grime and odors.
Only downside is the initial smell is a bit strong for some, but it fades quickly on your body.
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11-07-2009, 05:25 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sterling Cooper
If you have a Whole Foods available, their French made, triple milled Shea Butter soaps are outstanding. They're available in a good variety of scents and are a good value compared to L'Occitane or Pre d'Provence (both of which are excellent, btw)
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+2 Both the house brand and the other French milled soaps they offer are very good and last a long time. I pick up most of my bath soaps from them when they have sales.
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