What does a good lather look like?
I know there are many variables (especially the ingredients of the soap and the pH of your water), but generally speaking it seems the best performing lather should be wet enough to have shiny soft peaks (like yogurt), as opposed to drier, stiffer peaks (like whipped cream).
How do you make a warm shave lather?
Pre-heat all your shave elements, use a lathering shave cream or soap, with a badger hair shave brush and a lathering bowl or scuttle….Keeping Shave Cream Warmer, Longer
- Soak Everything In Hot Water.
- Build The Lather.
- Remove The Razor From The Sink And Begin Shaving.
- Repeat The Process For The Duration Of The Shave.
What ingredient makes shaving cream lather?
Lanolin and polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate are both emulsifiers which hold water to the skin, while glycerin, a solvent and an emollient, renders skin softer and more supple. The combination of the glycerine, lanoline, Stearic acid and triethanolamine gives shaving cream its extra-creamy and dense lather.
How thick should lather be?
You want your lather to look like whipped cream, and it should be billowing over the bowl. The ideal consistency is where the lather is thick enough where you can hold your brush upside-down without the lather falling off easily.
What makes a good lather?
Oils such as coconut and castor oil help create a bubbly, foamy rich lather. On the other hand, soaps made primarily with olive oil, such as Castile type soaps, will produce a rich and creamy rather than bubbly lather. The naturally retained glycerin in handmade soap also helps create a lovely lather.
Can I use normal soap for shaving?
But you may be wondering; “Can I just use regular soap for shaving?”, the answer is a resounding no. So, what makes shaving soap special? The difference is in the ingredients used and how this affects the final product. Regular soap is designed for its cleansing properties.
How do you make foaming shaving cream?
DIY Foaming Shave Cream
- 1/4 C. Distilled Water.
- 1/4 C. Castile Soap (we use THIS)
- 1/4 C. Aloe Vera (we found ours on Amazon)
- 1 Tbsp of Coconut or Almond Oil.
- 1 full dropper of Vitamin E (acts as a preservative)
- 5 -6 drops Lavender Essential Oil (or your oil of choice)