Can shaving soaps 'go bad' or 'lose performance' if unused for long periods?
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Steve56
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‘Go bad’ and ‘lose performance‘ are two different things.
Soaps have a little fat left over, called the superfat, that’s 1-5% of the original fat content. This is to ensure that the lye that is used to convert fat to soap is 100% exhausted, not to condition your Hollywood face. Can this extra fat go bad? You bet, depending on what the fat is.
Lose performance - no. Soaps that have not been used in a while can dry out and become difficult to load. MWF is a prime example.
Soaps have a little fat left over, called the superfat, that’s 1-5% of the original fat content. This is to ensure that the lye that is used to convert fat to soap is 100% exhausted, not to condition your Hollywood face. Can this extra fat go bad? You bet, depending on what the fat is.
Lose performance - no. Soaps that have not been used in a while can dry out and become difficult to load. MWF is a prime example.
How fast will the scent decrease in Stirling soaps. Mine are all few months old since I'm new but I keep buying more and more scents.
I try to keep a big stash of Mike’s in case he retires. I filled a drawer in my fridge. some occasionally discolor slightly on the surface, but never a rancid odor.
Scoop from the tub if you use soft soaps, that will extend their life. I doubt you’ll have problems with hard soaps
Right. Triple milled soaps will just dry out and not go "bad". Its really only an issue with tallow based croaps or creams
You can freeze them if it worries you. Should last many, many years that way
I can say 2:
1) tub of red Proraso.....the first I got.....and when I tried using it.....; it was NOT good despite reading all the glory.....well the color was darker and soap harder....useless.....
2) sample of Stirling....I pressed it in a nice plastic container to keep.....months later I opened to use it.... RANCID....
1) tub of red Proraso.....the first I got.....and when I tried using it.....; it was NOT good despite reading all the glory.....well the color was darker and soap harder....useless.....
2) sample of Stirling....I pressed it in a nice plastic container to keep.....months later I opened to use it.... RANCID....
Yes, if labeled for sale in the EU it will have a Best Buy or Expiration date by law. In the US I believe it is not necessary, I can't find it on a single P&G soap.
