Are creams better for dry skin than soaps

Discussion in 'Shave Creams' started by Kevinwine85, Jan 21, 2018.

  1. Arnout

    Arnout Well-Known Member

    An asb helps against dry skin!
     
  2. Yehuda D

    Yehuda D Israeli Ambassador to TSD

    I find Stirling soaps as well as OSP and the two Krampert's soaps to be better than most creams.
     
  3. MR41

    MR41 Well-Known Member

    There are many soaps with lanolin that that hydrate skin nicely; but even when I use Williams or Arko, as long as I use a good aftershave balm ( like Nivea) dry skin doesn’t seem to be a problem.
     
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  4. Paul Turner

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    The chief purpose of Rise Super Foam is to hydrate the skin, to help the whiskers..."rise".
     
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  5. john zeiger

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    Great explanation RyX. I continue to learn daily at TSD. Sure glad I joined.
     
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  6. Paul Turner

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    @john zeiger , thanks for giving me a "like"...funny thing, when I read your comment to @RyX, I said "Hey John, didja like what I said, too? :)
     
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  7. john zeiger

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    Paul Turner, I always like what you say. I'm still trying to figure out your sense of humor though which I think is quite prevalent :) There I just gave you another like.:)
     
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  8. RyX

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  9. Paul Turner

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    Ah, I just try to keep things(and myself)on the light side whenever possible.
     
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  10. Paul Turner

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    I wonder what that would like, compared to the many "smileys" we can choose. :D
     
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  11. john zeiger

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    Having fun is part of what this is all about. That's why I enjoy your posts.
     
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  12. RyX

    RyX DoH!

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    The four cardinal virtues of the Stoic philosophy are wisdom (Sophia), courage (Andreia), justice (Dikaiosyne), and temperance (Sophrosyne), a classification derived from the teachings of Plato."

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  13. Michael_W

    Michael_W Well-Known Member

    Pretty much everyone here has already chimed in saying it depends on the ingredients, so I'll only add that I do like Taylor of Old Bond Street and Van Der Hagen for moisturizing cream and soap, respectively. I'm eager to try out Stirling's sheep-based tallow soaps, though.
     
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  14. Leo501

    Leo501 Well-Known Member

    Whether soap or cream, for sensitive skin one of the most important things to look at is the ingredients. Some ingredients for fragrance or effect (menthol) can irritate sensitive skin, so it would probably be better to look for mild/basic ingredients and formulas specifically geared to sensitive skin.
     
  15. poppi

    poppi Well-Known Member

    I find Cold River Soap Works "Schapenmelk" soap to be easy to lather and very very skin friendly. My face always feels great after using it. I would also agree that Stirling products works extremely well.
     
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  16. Macbeth

    Macbeth Active Member

    I'm verypleased with the Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood
    Love the ease of a quick slick lather.
    May try another scent but dont know which one
    Suggestions?
     
  17. Mouser

    Mouser Well-Known Member

    This.
     
  18. Paul Turner

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    Man, I miss Rise. Even though it wasn't the exact same as the original Rise.
     
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  19. Paul Turner

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    With respect, I think a better font title for your efforts would be All In Good Fun.
     
  20. Carson West

    Carson West Well-Known Member

    Creams as opposed to soaps, don't contain more moisturizers. But I'm not concerned with face-feel after a shave because I always follow up with a balm.
     

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