Noooooo! Put the can down! The propellants used in the can will dry your skin out worse than lather that dries up between passes. How long are you mixing for? Id keep the water hot, not luke warm. I know that my lather is far, far better using a silvertip badger brush. That goes for creams and soaps. Without spending money on another brush that might not be addressing the issue I would try adding a bit more water to the brush after you first start mixing and mix for a good solid minute before even attempting to apply it. If its runny when applying then I was wrong, if it paints on nicely you're in a good starting spot. See where it goes from there. Another option if your using the creams is to try face lathering. Experiment with the amount of water you leave in the brush, it really will be much better for you than the aerosol can.