What bath soap are you using right now?
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I didn't think that I'd be contributing to this thread again maybe ever. Initially I posted about how I'd settled in with the old Vinolia and it's true that if they'd left it alone that WOULD have been that.....but they didn't. So later I posted about having switched to Mitchell's Wool Fat. All the bath soaps I used to love; Floris, Penhaligon's, Bronnley, et. al. had gone to veggie oil bases and the ones I'd tried were a disappointment so I felt really shafted. But when I was in London in October I saw another of my 'ruined' old favourites, Yardley English Lavender ( obviously the real stuff, not what they sell in the US ) and I thought, 'why not?' It wasn't wildly expensive and the scent still seemed pretty much the same as in days of yore so I picked up a three pack. Much to my surprise I found it to be really enjoyable to use. It looks the same as it always has, the old time Yardley scent is still there ( if a little muted ) but also, it turned out to lather really well and it hasn't annoyed my skin as veggie based soaps often do. I've since acquired two more three-packs and plan on continuing to use it for the immediate future.
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Gordon
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Gordon
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gordon, can you please share the name of the merchant so that those of us following in your footsteps know we'reI've since acquired two more three-packs
buying the 'right' yardley thanks
clive
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Yes, that would be good information to have. I am curious as to whether it might be the 3-packs selling at London's Bathecary located somewhere in Florida, for $ 15.
Gary
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Yes, the link that Ron provided is the real stuff. I believe that Smallflower/Mertz may also stock it and perhaps a couple of other online shops; I'd have to check. I found mine locally ( which was a mini-miracle in and of itself as I was getting set to scout around for current online US sources ).
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Gordon
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I've discovered that my shower soap works great to wash my hair instead of my usual shampoo. Currently Nancy Boy Sweetgrass scent, so mild I can hardly notice it. It's a great all around bar of soap.
Gary
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Someone gave me a locally made bar of pleasant smelling bath soap as a gift a while back, so I'm using it now that the Nancy Boy ran out. It's obviously good soap, but it probably won't last very long in daily use.
Gary
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Right now I'm using the Neutrogena Facial Bar in the shower as a body bar. It goes fast, but it treats the skin very well.
I also sometimes use Nubian Heritage African Black Soap and Nubian Heritage Coconut & Papaya Soap. Both of these are pretty good, too.
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I also sometimes use Nubian Heritage African Black Soap and Nubian Heritage Coconut & Papaya Soap. Both of these are pretty good, too.
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thanks for the link and confirmation.....you gents are the best
clive
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This morning I started a new bar. Orange Blossom hard milled soap made in Portugal by Castelbel. I checked their website but this scent doesn't seem to be in production right now. Smells very nice. Reminds me a lot of MWF round 150g bath soap. Size, smell, weight, and shape. I got this for $1 at an estate sale several months ago. It lathers really well. I think it might last a while.
Gary
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Started a new bar a few days ago - Confiança's Almond soap.
David
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This morning I started a new bar of L'Occitane's Men's soap. Rather a small square bar, mildly fragranced, and seems to be very hard.
Gary
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Musgo Real, coming up!
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TheMonk wrote:Musgo Real, coming up!
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Cussons Imperial Leather.
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A man after my own heart. As a change of pace I'm currently using Cussons Imperial Leathef Shower Cream rather than the bar of soap.jww wrote:Cussons Imperial Leather.
Bryan
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L'Occitane Milk Extra Gentle Soap with Shea Butter. I use the same bath soap every night before I go to bed. This is my favorite. Anyone use it?
Chris A
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