Thread: problems

I find that my soap lathers can sometimes be a bit dry. I add more water and give them some extra time and this seems to have helped a lot. I have also taken to adding a few drops of glycerin to my lathering bowl (you could also put a drop or two on your brush if face lathering). This helps a lot. You can usually buy glycerin at local drug stores.

It will be a bit of a hasstle, but you can try and buy some deionised water from the super market, boil that in a jug and try using that. If your lather returns to its former glory you know it is the hardness of the water. Best of luck!

thanks for the tip sweeney, i'll try that.

jd, thanks for the tip. Ive heard of people adding glycerin, so I'm thinking I might try that.

Your lack of lather could be hard water. When we moved into our new house we had hard water nad souldn't get lather from bar soap. we got a water softener and was told lathering would not be a problem and to use half the quantity in the laundry. Use bottled water to see if there is an difference.