I was told that adding glycerin to my cream will make an uber lather.
How much glycerin?
Thanks
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I was told that adding glycerin to my cream will make an uber lather.
How much glycerin?
Thanks
Not quite...
Superlather = Cream + Soap
Überlather = Cream + Soap + About 5 drops of Glycerin
You need to experiment with the recipes, some are exceptional some are good and some are just so-so
Myself and a few others have found that one of the best is the "Lanolin Overload" Überlather
Mitchell's Woolfat Soap
Musgo Real Cream
Glycerin
If you search Uberlather and Überlather you will find tons of recipes and references to making it
Ü = alt 154
Will the glycerin increase the lather of the cream on its own?
Hmmmm, Honestly I never tried that, The glycerin seems to improve the hydration of the lather, and the feel on the face, it doesn't really do much to increase the amount or volume of the lather...
Most creams and soaps have glycerin in there anyway, what cream are you working with ????
Either RSC sensitive formula or Body Shop Maca RootQuote:
Originally Posted by gssixgun
Throw some in and experiment :)!
It's fun - let us know how it works out. I find two to three drops is all "I" want - YMMV - and that's the best part lol - no rules!!
I plan to experiment.Quote:
Originally Posted by earcutter
The wife has indulged me for my birthday. New soup/shaving mug, new stop (not extra wide :-(. ) and the worlds amount of pre shave oil, shaving cream of both varieties and aftershave balm/moisturiser. Litterally enough to last a year :-) and my new razor was dropped off at a very old fashioned barbers in my home city to be honed ( I was surprised that she'd apparently forgotten my gift when I could eventually play with it )
Updates to follow
use the soap and cream you have, mix and try.
Sometimes you will be surprised by the combination of different scents together.
And sometimes you think iekkkk smeel like shit, but the lather (Uber) is ok.
matter of trying.
In my view, a few drop of glycerin is the little bit extra whipped cream ;)
I use VDH Deluxe (the one without the glycerin) and add about 3 drops of glycerin to it. Just starting out and trying to take somewhat of a minimalist approach so I went with the least expensive soap I could find. A bottle of vegetable glycerin is pretty cheap as well and has multiple uses around the kitchen, so it won't hurt to give it a shot. I think it gives a little more glide and leaves the skin less irritated, when you wash up you can feel how slick your face is from the added glycerin.
I use a "nickel-size" after washing my face above the jaw line and another nickel-size below the jawline as a pre-shave. I do this after I've built lather so I can immediately apply the lather after the glycerin. It works very well softening the whiskers and in my opinion it also protects the skin. Before glycerin I used Proraso Pre as a pre-shave.
My go to combo right now is loading my brush with MWF and then a dollop of Tebac cream in the scuttle + 5 drops of glycerin.....Whip it....Whip it Good !! Reminds me of a late 70's or early 80's Band
I gave just cream and glycerin a try last night and it was quite good, I'm not sure if I'm just getting better at lathering but it seemed thicker (I used to use a bit more water before joining and seeing many of Lynn's videos).
There was also no razor burn, again I don't know if I'm just getting a feel now and I have gone back to trying to learn with both hands so only doing the cheeks at present. Going to try with soap too tonight.
It's the glycerin :)Quote:
Originally Posted by DaveTheGeordie
I'm looking to buy some glycerin ,could someone please give me some brand names,or where to look,especially in the UK....Cheers.
You should be able to find it at a pharmacy/chemist. It's usually a generic label (it is here, at least), so I can't think of any specific brand name.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tommo
I get mine at boots. I think it was £1.29 for 200ml.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tommo
Thanks for that.
I found mine at my local grocery by the vaseline and stuff. It was near the supposetories.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tommo
Btw i use almond trueffit cream, harris soap, and i guess a nickle size drop. It does make a difference.
I asked for glycerin at an asda pharmacy and was asked 'is a suppository alright?"
I went to a chemist!