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an in depth look at some key ingredients  A great shaving soap starts with the right ingredients. Let's take a look at the key ingredients in GLIDE Shaving Cream Soap. No water! Wait, what? No water? That's right, we replaced the water portion of  GLIDE shaving cream soap with Aloe Vera Juice and Organic Goat Milk. The ancient Egyptians called Aloe Vera the ‘Plant of Immortality’ and used it in many skin remedies because of its healing properties. It’s truly considered  a miracle plant due to its various benefits for skincare. Aloe Vera becomes the best ally for the recovery of s ..read more

Top 5 Benefits of aloe vera in shave soap Aloe Vera, 'The Plant Of Immortality' The ancient Egyptians called Aloe Vera the ‘Plant of Immortality’ and used it in many skin remedies because of its healing properties. It’s truly considered  a miracle plant due to its various benefits for skincare. Aloe Vera becomes the best ally for the recovery of skin during and after shaving. Thanks to the combination of a set of natural properties, the extract of the plant becomes a powerful moisturizer, soothing, regenerating and healing the skin. Here are the Top 5 Benefits of Aloe Vera in Sh ..read more

Top 10 Benefits of goat milk in shave soap Goat’s milk is rich in essential fatty acids and triglycerides. A perfect addition to shaving soap. Goat milk is particularly prized in a quality shaving soap since it helps to soothe, reduce irritation and moisturize the skin after a shave. There are other milks used in soaps, mainly donkey milk but none contain the unique skin nourishing properties of goat milk.  Shaving soap containing goat milk is perfect for people with sensitive and/or dry skin. ​ Here are the Top 10 Benefits of goat milk in Shaving Soap: Selenium. Goat milk is the O ..read more

Jojoba Oil is a wonderful addition to a quality shaving soap! Jojoba Oil is technically a wax harvested from the jojoba shrub found commonly in the Southwestern United States and Mexico. Because of its low saturated fat content, jojoba presents as a liquid oil with many properties that are beneficial for your skin, especially so as an additive in shaving soap. Here are the Top 3 Benefits of Jojoba Oil in Shaving Soap: Moisturizer. Shaving strips the skin of the sebum that skin glands produce to keep your skin hydrated. Jojoba oil is very close to the sebaceous glands in the skin. T ..read more

Grooming tips for cold, dry weather The winter months are here and the harsh, cold temperatures can take its toll on your skin. With less moisture in the air, your skin can become dry, sensitive and uncomfortable. Nevertheless, here at Cold River Soap Soap Works HQ, we know a thing or two about cold weather and are firm believers in the importance of a skincare routine to combat winter’s wrath. This season, give your skin the treatment it deserves. Some important cold weather grooming tips to help your skin stay healthy and look great! Cleanse Soaps are an excellent way to thoroughly ..read more

Wait? Top 25 Shave Forums you ask? Yes, and growing every month. Get ready to click on some links and lose yourself in this underground movement that is quickly moving above ground. How and where to learn more about wet shaving, upping your shave game, meet new people, read reviews on everything from shaving soaps to straight razors and join in on the in depth world of traditional shaving. afeitadoclasico: (Spanish forum) Against The Grain: (U ..read more

I’m approaching the topic of spoilage and preservatives with a little trepidation as many things can be argued. It has been an interest and study of mine for five plus years so perhaps I can shed a little informed light on the subject. Shaving soap has a ph range of 10-12 and this is a very difficult environment for bacteria, mold and yeast to start and thrive.  Formulated properly, a soft shaving soap is no more susceptible to spoilage than a hard soap. By ‘formulating properly’ I mean the percentage use of the alkaline solution to achieve the soft consistency of the shaving soap. An exampl ..read more

​Shaving soap is lathered with a shaving brush in a bowl, mug or directly on your face. To create a great lather, follow these steps: How to use and lather shaving soap on your face;If you have a hard soap puck or want to get an easy start on your lather, add a little warm water directly to the top of of your shaving soap and soak for few minutes in your shaving bowl or container with warm water. Softening your beard is important. Not only does it allow for a more comfortable shave but has the benefit of allowing the razor blade to more efficiently cut. Shaving after a shower is a good way to ..read more