KIRK'S Gentle Castile Soap: REVIEW

[Chaucer]

Thanks.
So I should open the package and let the soap sit in a dry place for a few weeks before using it? Does that solve the problem, or do I have to do this between uses?

 

[simsoy]

I would do that, yes. Or use less hot water and try to use the soap with a cloth so it's not breaking apart against your skin.

 

[Chaucer]

THX

 

[simsoy]

THX

I myself have just purchased it. But a harder soap lasts longer. Letting any soap cure for a bit before using it will naturally increase it's life and shape. And a washcloth helps too prevent too much from fading in the shower.

 

[Chaucer]

THX for that. Honestly, for me life is too short to cure my soap. I think I’ll stick with something less fussy. PdP bath soap is easy to lather, and it moisturizes but rinses off clean. Stirling and Mystic Water soaps are nice too.

 

[Chaucer]

After my snarky post, I saw Dr. Bonner Castile soap on special at our local Whole Foods and bought a bar of the lavender version. I’ll let you know how it goes.

 

[Chaucer]

So now I’ve used the Dr. Bonner’s for a week in the shower. No complaints so far. It lathers and rinses off easily and has stayed firm. The lavender scent is pleasant and very mild, and for me that’s a plus.
The only reservation is that it may dry my skin (coconut oil). I’ll have to see in another week or so.

 

[Hugh]

Last week I was running low on bar soap and my wife handed me a bar of Kirk's. Somehow it just appeared at our home and she does not recall where from. I had never heard of Kirk's soap before and thought nothing of it. I fell in love with the stuff as soon as I started using it and now for the last 8 or so showers. Wonderful stuff. Came here to B & B and a search turned up this thread.

Now my interest is in the possibility of using it to create a shaving cream? Has anyone tried that? Making your own shaving cream from bar soap?

 

[cranewarrior]

Now my interest is in the possibility of using it to create a shaving cream? Has anyone tried that? Making your own shaving cream from bar soap?

I have tried it as a shaving soap along with Ivory & Dove + Men. I do not think it outshines actual (bargain) shave soaps like Arko or Cella for the purpose of shaving, but it's not horrible if you moisturize your face after shaving. I did not do anything special though. Just face lathered with the bar of soap and then my brush.

 

[Hugh]

I hear that adding a drop or so of glycerin helps it lather up. Any comments?