How Do You Make Shaving Soap Cakes?
Old-fashioned soap cakes are becoming an increasingly popular way to achieve the perfect shave. Not only are soap cakes cost-effective, but many brands also offer a combination of natural ingredients and moisturizers that are gentler on sensitive skin. Many shavers are finding that soap cakes offer more consistent results than foams or gels as well. Avoid soap cake brands that contain excessive perfumes or colognes that can irritate your skin. Make sure you use soap cakes that are glycerin-based and made from natural ingredients, and contain moisturizers such as aloe vera to soothe and lubricate your skin while you shave (see Resources below). Place the soap cake in a shaving mug. The diameter of the mug should be slightly larger than the diameter of the soap cake, which will make it easier to create lather with the brush without the soap cake moving around too much. Use a high-quality shaving brush with your soap cake. Brushes made from the hair of badgers are preferred, since the con
