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Cubex
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Joined: 14 Jun 2018
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Sun Sep 02, 2018 4:33 pm  |
Hello,
I am a 57 year old woman and I wash my face with a bar of soap... that's right. However, it's not just any soap! If you are around my age, or even a bit younger, you will remember Pears Original Transparent soap (made in the UK). The original listed ingredients were: Sodium Palmitate, Natural Rosin, Glycerine, Water, Sodium Cocoate, Rosemary Extract, Thyme Extract, Pears Fragrance Essence.
The new Pears soap (made by Unilever) doesn't compare. I have seen many complaints online about it.
It's impossible to find the original anymore, but don't despair! Check out this company...just type in Google: "Britannia Transparent Soap". The company is La Savonnerie de l'Alchimiste.
They make a version of the original which is amazing! My skin is loving it. Doesn't dry it out and this bar will last a long time. So for anyone in search of the "original" Pears soap, this is where to purchase it. They are 5 ounce bars (so quite large). I live in Canada, so for 2 bars, the cost was $35 (including the shipping), (not bad for a good skincare product that will last a while). ** Takes about 3 weeks to arrive if you live in Canada, but worth the wait. |
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Mon Sep 03, 2018 2:14 am |
| I have read your post it is very informative thanks for sharing. |
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Wed Sep 05, 2018 3:24 pm |
Thank you for your advice.
I, too, have stopped using shower gels in the shower (on the body) and now using soaps instead. When I start looking at the simple, natural ingredients in soaps AND the art of making them (the process takes 2-3 months, using sea water from a region in France, 70% olive oil min), I realise they are superior for skin care.
The shower gel manufacturers have created a HUGE MYTH and spreading the rumor that soaps are DRYING which is simply not true.
I actually remember the PEAR clear soup and remember they became very soft in the shower. For now, I will stick to the French version.
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Cubex
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Wed Sep 05, 2018 7:13 pm |
| arielstar08 wrote: |
Thank you for your advice.
I, too, have stopped using shower gels in the shower (on the body) and now using soaps instead. When I start looking at the simple, natural ingredients in soaps AND the art of making them (the process takes 2-3 months, using sea water from a region in France, 70% olive oil min), I realise they are superior for skin care.
The shower gel manufacturers have created a HUGE MYTH and spreading the rumor that soaps are DRYING which is simply not true.
I actually remember the PEAR clear soup and remember they became very soft in the shower. For now, I will stick to the French version.
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Thanks for sharing that bit of knowledge. I only use the Brittania Transparent soap on my face, so it doesn't melt too quickly. It's harder than most glycerin-type soaps. But now I definitely want the type of soap you describe for my shower use. Is it the Savon de Marseille soap? |
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Fri Sep 21, 2018 2:55 pm |
Glad to help.
Google this or search on Amazon?
Soap slice 72% Vegetable Oil 150 g - Maison de Savon de Marseille
Please do come back and let me know how you go!
| Cubex wrote: |
| arielstar08 wrote: |
Thank you for your advice.
I, too, have stopped using shower gels in the shower (on the body) and now using soaps instead. When I start looking at the simple, natural ingredients in soaps AND the art of making them (the process takes 2-3 months, using sea water from a region in France, 70% olive oil min), I realise they are superior for skin care.
The shower gel manufacturers have created a HUGE MYTH and spreading the rumor that soaps are DRYING which is simply not true.
I actually remember the PEAR clear soup and remember they became very soft in the shower. For now, I will stick to the French version.
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Thanks for sharing that bit of knowledge. I only use the Brittania Transparent soap on my face, so it doesn't melt too quickly. It's harder than most glycerin-type soaps. But now I definitely want the type of soap you describe for my shower use. Is it the Savon de Marseille soap? |
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