Bay Rum Soap by Dr. Squatch – Men's Naturally Fresh Scented Natural Bar Soap with Bay Rum, Kaolin Clay, Shea Butter – Organic Handmade in USA

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If you are doing things the right way and have your natural-hair shaving brush at the ready – then simply let it soak to soften and prepare it for what’s coming. MAGUIRE'S Barbershop are Exclusive European Retailers of Genuine Ogallala Bay Rum products. How to use Glycerin-based soaps on the other hand tend to utilize primarily the moisturising profile of glycerine, ideally derived from vegetable oils, for the hydration and razor glide that results in a comfortable shave. Phoenix and Beau Imperial Rum Shaving Soap has a rich and layered profile. Opening with a citrus hit of sweet orange and lime before moving to warm and spicy West Indian Bay. Hints of vanilla, allspice, cinammon, pepper merge with sweet Ylang Ylang - warming, relaxing and grounding! First off, this soap IS better than most generic soap you can find at your local stores. It's clean, refreshing, and it smells good (More on this further on.). After using two whole bars of this soap and of different scents however, I can see it's flaws. So let me just take you to my list.

Genuine Ogallala Bay Rum products have a bold, fresh fragrance, with some unique ingredient combinations, like you remember from years ago in the barber shop! A stronger than usual Bay Rum with distinctive tones. A traditional 'old-time' product, which is as good a performer as it was years ago. Ogallala Shaving Soaps do notcontain artificial colourings. Made in USA Regardless of the main component, whether it is glycerin or tallow, the soap should ideally have a fat content of at least 30 to 50 percent. Admittedly when choosing shaving soap this can sometimes be a little difficult to determine from the label alone, which doesn’t give percentages and largely lists ingredients by chemical names. Any newcomers to the art of shaving may find, with a little digging, that using shaving soap is about as old-school as it gets – especially when taking into account one with the Bay Rum scent. It is certainly not a matter to be taken lightly by any discerning shaving gent. My favorite west coast supplier of 350 different essential oils is Liberty Natural located in Oregon City, Oregon - great customer service and a really nice crew that will patiently answer all your questions. Fine Accoutrements shaving soaps are artisan made in Italy with a formula that is rich in animal fats, vegetable oils and butters to nourish and protect the skin from razor irritation while shaving.

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There is certainly a broad variation in the interpretation of the Bay Rum scent from brand to brand. The ‘classic’ Bay Rum is usually defined as being somewhat woody, sweet, and spicy in nature. Certainly it is also fair to say that various blends of essential oils with citrus hints have also cemented themselves upon the senses of many Bay Rum adherents and converts. Even though it was the first available shaving resource, many self-respecting shavers may still lean towards thinking that soap belongs on the ‘washing’ shelf in the bathroom rather than the ‘shaving’ one. As with all shaving products worth their salt, your skin is on to a winner if you can find a shaving soap with all the traits of a carefully-crafted product made with natural ingredients, and of course as free as possible of anything synthetic or potentially harmful. That said, it shouldn’t come at the expense of excellent razor glide and closeness. Bay rum shaving soap is a traditional shaving cream that is made with bay leaves, rum, and spices. It has a warm, masculine scent that is perfect for the winter months.A scent with history, beginning with the discovery of bay leaves leading to the invention of Bay Rum. The History of the Bay Rum scent

The scents don't really smell, unless you directly smell the bar of soap. Once you wash it off and dry your body, there will basically be no smell of the soap on you (I tried two different scents by the way, I smelled like nothing after drying myself.). In their mission to create the best bay rum shaving soap on the planet, Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements have a twist in that there is no clove included. In short Atomic Age Bay Rum is the fruit of 5 years of development, deep, complex and smooth - you may never want another Bay Rum shaving soap! The ingredients of shaving soaps may be a factor in the decision to use them by some adherents. We could probably get away with categorizing shaving soaps into three main groups in terms of their prominent, most commonly-used ingredients. For the purposes of reduction let’s say they are largely either: Anyone who takes the business of shaving even slightly seriously will have tried at least one Bay Rum shaving product at some point. Many get hooked. Some say it’s a matter of taste. But one thing is for sure, there is no mistaking the overtly yet subtle masculine overtones of the Bay Rum aroma, whether in cream, oil, or soap form. If you have greasy hair, it doesn't do anything to remove that, rather leaving it greasy and moist.The tallow-based soaps – which if you weren’t aware are fatty substances derived from animals, often beef — are the most traditional and common type of shaving soap. Certainly not everyone’s cup of tea but they are renowned for providing excellent razor glide, often with complex aromas. These shaving soaps tend to leave the skin feeling moisturised and nourished when you are done with the shave. Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Atomic Age Bay Rum Shaving Soap is masculine, timeless, sophisticated without being pretentious - itcould be the last Bay Rum you ever buy! With the mission to create the best Bay Rum, Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements certainly set the standard high. What is different about this bay rum? The twist? No clove! Some people react to clove on freshly shaven skin so for that reason Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements decided there was no reason to have clove in this shaving soap. Next step is getting the top layer of the soap onto your brush before building it into a lather. Shake the pre-soaked brush to leave it merely damp, then start to move it briskly in a circular motion over the top of the shaving soap, for about 30 seconds or so. Continue until you achieve the desired consistency and load the brush.

Let the soap soak for a few minutes beforehand in your shaving bowl with warm water while you wash your stubble or beard. It’s not completely unheard of for some soap proponents to nuke it in the microwave beforehand – but warm water should serve the same purpose. As most (but not all) shaving soaps are hard, you’ll need to consider adding the warm water to it in time for the shave . A couple of minutes should soften up the surface of the soap to give you something to work with. Warm and spicy, Fine Bay Rum shaving soap has authentic Dominican Bay Leaf extract that provides a richness with subtle and sweet balsamic notes. Strong clove with a touch of citrus freshness - Fine have really developed a formula that epitomises Bay Rum! There are many variatons of this classic Caribbean scent available nowadays. Most blends start with essential oils of bay with some kind of citrus essential oils such as orange and may be lime with the more anchoring notes of cloves and allspice. This recipe is a basic bayrum with bay, orange and cloves. Further experimentation could yield other versions with allspice, pepper, tobacco, orrisroot and even vetiver essential oils to impart richness to the middle notes and extend the drydown. The top notes may be played with to give a fresher impact with bergamot, lime and mandarin essential oils.

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One of the key ingredients in Bay Rum Soap is bay leaf oil. Bay leaves have been used for centuries for their aromatic properties and are known for their soothing and calming effects on the skin. The oil extracted from bay leaves is rich in antioxidants, which help to protect your skin from environmental damage and premature aging. In terms of the soap though, it may be the case that many die-hard, old-school-style shaving buffs have overlooked it in light of the fact that it doesn’t have enough ‘body’ to either carry the scent or provide the same results as an oil or cream. As I said earlier this is a cold process soap which means it doesn't like to sit in the water flow or be wet all the time. The best way I've found to use it so far is to keep it out of the shower or higher up in the shower away from splashing water. The best way to apply it is to get your skin wet, use the bar to lather and then use a wash cloth or shower sponge, etc to scrub and exfoliate. If you leave this soap under running, hot water, it WILL melt rapidly. Proprietary bay rum lotions are produced by labs in several West Indian countries, as well as American and European fragrance companies. The original bay rum from St. Thomas by A. H. Riise continues to be produced locally in the US Virgin Islands by the West Indies Bay Company. [9]

And if you are not new to this game you will know that shaving soaps are still held in high esteem by any die-hard old-schooler who gravitates towards the traditional aspects of wet shaving. Let’s not overlook the fact that soaps also happen to be long lasting, easy to use, and let’s face it—for the most part cheaper than creams, foams, and oils. Probably the most obvious difference between shaving cream and soap in terms of use is that soaps are set firm to begin with, which means (at least theoretically) that they require more water to build a lather than the more liquefied foams or creams. When it comes to choosing the right soap for your bathing routine, it's essential to consider the benefits it provides. Bay Rum Soap from LilyMichael.co.uk offers a plethora of advantages that make it a must-have for every bathing experience.

It doesn't dry your skin out like other soaps may and it removes nasty greases off you skin you may gain during a regular day at work. When you consider that shaving soaps have been around since the 14th century and were actually the only option for shavers until around the time of World War I, then there must be something to them. I have very oily skin typically and products made for oily skin go way beyond oil reduction and leave your skin a dry husk. Dr. Squatch gets my skin clean and free of oily residue without leaving it dry and itchy. When you step out of the shower and dry off your skin feels soft and clean, you can feel air against your skin and it after a day or two of use, your skin looks a lot healthier. If you've ever used other moisturizing soaps you probably know they can leave an oily feeling film on your skin which I can't stand, other soaps for oily skin make your skin feel like it's pulling and covered in astringents as it dries and will commonly result in dry scaly skin. Dr. Squatch does neither. It leaves you feeling clean and soft and makes it feel like your skin can actually breathe. And yep, you guessed it – the hybrid soaps may contain various quantities of each prominent ingredient, possibly along with a few others. Some brands will forgo the tallow for a vegan or cruelty-free option, replacing it with plant-derived options like stearic acid combined with and glycerine. Handmade in small batches in the UK, Phoenix and Beau tallow shaving soap produces a rich and voluminous lather that is a joy to use.