soap differences

[mindstalk]

I used to get bar soaps like Dove and Ivory. They seemed to melt away fast.

Then I stayed with Fanw for two months, and went through less than one bar of what I was told was Yardley's. Fanw suggested that it's a solid bar of soap, rather than a wannabe aerogel of soap and air bubbles.

Bee and Flower, courtesy of my last roommates, also seemed to hold up. Likewise whatever Japanese brand of soap I purchased here; I'm still on my first bar after 9 weeks, including a lot of two-shower days because of humidity.

(The place did provide its own soap, but as body wash, which I loathe.)

Comments

[sraun]

Suggestion for Ivory - unwrap it as soon as you buy it, and let it sit out and dry for a month or so before you start using it. I've found that it makes Ivory last a lot longer - Dove might be the same.

[mindstalk]

Weird. Why would that help?

I have no attachment to their fragrance or something, so it's simpler just to buy a different brand.

I think Irish Spring lasts decently too, but am less sure.

[sraun]

As it was explained to me, Ivory comes from the factory with some moisture content. Opening it up and letting it sit for a while allows it to dry out more completely. This reduces the amount of soap that lathers up / comes off when you add water to actually use it, with no perceived difference in how much lather / cleaning you're getting. But it lasts longer.

I make no claim regarding the accuracy of said explanation.