Thread: I'm number one!

Sample #1:

Like Rich, I also thought #1 was an excellent cooling and soothing AS. I'm curious whether our sensitive-skin testers thought so too. It seemed to be astringent, but w/o a burning sensation. It was nearly scent free on me... what little there was (mint?) dissipated totally in 15-min. I think this would be an excellent AS for everyone intending to apply EDT/Cologne afterward.

Sample #2:

The color didn't bother me, but I didn't like the "shake well before using" feature. Upon application there was a complex combination of sensations... a minor cooling feeling (which I guess was soothing) offset by the "alcohol burn" feeling for too long... 15-min on me... I guess that would be astringent, too. And, it had a "sticky" sensation for 15-minutes on me. Not that it was actually sticky that long... it just felt that way... very strange. Maybe the burn and the sticky sensations are connected somehow... may an allergic reaction? The scent lasted about an hour on me. The first day I didn't like it at all... just smelled like orange juice. But it seemed to get better each day... still had the OJ to deal with for the first half hour, but then some other subtle things became evident... dunno... maybe cinnamon, touch of mint, and something earthy... anyway, I liked those bottom notes. But overall it's a dud in it's current form.

Sample #3:

Some soothing and cooling affect when applied... maybe 1-2 minutes of alcohol-type burn. Some astringent qualities. The scent lasted for over 2-hours on me. I couldn't place the fragrance and it was mediocre on me (although on others with different ph and skin oils it could do well). On me, I thought it needed something more...

Rich, it's strange you should mention Hawaiian Surf... I used that starting in high school until it was no longer available. Canoe was the big thing when I was in college, but it was too strong for me... HS was nice and a lot lower key... and cheap, too, LOL. But I don't recall it and #3 being similar... wasn't HS predominantly a lime/citrus scent ? Geeze... it was only 40-years ago... I don't know why I can't remember what it smelled like

As to the Cologne samples...

DI smelled nice in the vial, but once applied it reminded me a lot of turpentine/paint thinner. Here in the desert there's a plant called Creosote Bush (aka grease wood)... that's a better fitting name for this when I'm wearing it, lol.

I liked the Cavendish scent but it wasn't quite strong enough and didn't last (at least on me) to be viable as an EDT. Toned down a bit it might make a nice AS though?

The Leatherneck was nice, but to "ladies perfume" smelling on me... originally I was thinking "too floral', but that's not it... it's not what is there that's wrong for me... it's lacking something in the bottom note arena... maybe a touch of musk or some other earthy scent.

Oh... and as to the soap samples... what soap samples?

Originally Posted by azjoe

Rich, it's strange you should mention Hawaiian Surf... I used that starting in high school until it was no longer available. Canoe was the big thing when I was in college, but it was too strong for me... HS was nice and a lot lower key... and cheap, too, LOL. But I don't recall it and #3 being similar... wasn't HS predominantly a lime/citrus scent ? Geeze... it was only 40-years ago... I don't know why I can't remember what it smelled like

Joe, Same here as to HS, remember it had the cork exterior around the bottle. I don't know why but as soon as I smelled SRP #3 that's what I thought of and I was taken back to a better time and place. In addition my wife liked it and that is a first for my after shaves. She gets migraine headaches and most scents kill her. This one from the first day she said wow, what is that, it smells nice. I was shocked.. Pleasently as I liked it too.

Good Evening Gentlemen,

This is really just a quick note as I have not read one word of what's been posted above me......I have not received any messages saying anyone had posted anything...sorry!

Sooooo, let me take a few minutes and read what you've written and I'll get back in a minute.

Colleen

OK.....here's my first thought

LOL....ha, ha...just kidding, actually for my first try....that's not to shabby!

Overall from what has been posted here and what I have received PM....#3 is the winner, #1 is second and #2 sucks ( excuse the unlady like expression)
but that just sorda sums it up!

I'm going to look at my notes and will be back in the morning with some comments and maybe a few questions.

Colleen

I actually liked the feel of #2, but the scent of #3 was awesome. #1 reminded me of Vics vapor rub.

I rated them in reverse order: 3,2,1. The witch hazel scent in #1 kept me from REALLY liking it. I thought they were all very effective. And Rich, I got NO soap samples. It was an April Fools joke. So, since you got one, apparently Colleen likes you better than me. I'm jealous!

RT

Originally Posted by rtaylor61

And Rich, I got NO soap samples. It was an April Fools joke. So, since you got one, apparently Colleen likes you better than me. I'm jealous!

RT

It must be my commando shaving

I am not getting my notices.....!!!!! and yes I checked at the bottom and I the little box is checked to receive a notice when someone posts....

This happens to me every now & then, any ideas why?? I just drop off the board because I don't think anyone is interested and then come to find out, hell a whole conversation has been going on.....LOL

I have to stay on my toes around here!

back again....it is my belief that the hydrosol is much stronger than I thought possible and the combination of the # of herbs that have astringent qualities was overkill. I can see that I could cut the number by half and I could dilute at the 50% range with Aloe....and it would still be an effective astringent.

I also know now which herbs to leave out so that it doesn't turn brown ( at least I'm hoping....lol ) and I think what I will end up using will be a more golden color....shall we say.....like liquid sunshine...lol. ( I am being very lady like today! )

This was a very valuable peice of information for me Gentlemen and I Thank you!

I am a little short on this morning, so suffice it to say that the stickiness some of you seem to note comes from glycerin.....now, why some of you notice it and others don't....I have no clue.

I believe overall the skin healing properties are there......the scents need some work and the AS need more moisturizing qualities. Still trying to stick within my natural realm of ingredients to choose from, God in his wisdom has "at the most appropriate time" helped me to stumble across some very interesting ingredients which I will share with you briefly.

Liquid Shea Butter......ahhhhhh, ya know.....like a giant light bulb here, a fine ingredient to add to AS, although I think it lends itself to more of an AS Milk or Balm

Another interesting ingredient is a derivative of cornstarch used to give the liquid a feeling of having some "body" instead of a water like consistency and will leave the skin with a satiny feel.

Another is a derivative of Oats....(yes Gentlemen! your Grandmother's Oatmeal. We all remember taking baths in Oatmeal for Chicken Pox or am I telling my age...LOL ) which also helps to give a feeling of body and is a "humectant" <sp?...so it draws any moisture from the air. This will aide in the need for a more moisturizing feeling and 'm hopeful that for those who live in arid conditions this will be an added benefit.

We will also be trying a combination of a special type of Olive Oil and Olive Oil Squalane. The combination of these special ingredients I believe are the key to help with the "after feel" of leaving your skin feeling moisturized and soothed.

Olive Oil Squalane is VERY BENEFICIAL to the skin.....they say it helps with wrinkles too.....important for those of us who are baby boomers!! lol....

My sweet Mother is here today helping me, I have several orders to go out.....so I have to run, but will be back later this evening to talk about the scents we will try this time. ( all should go out by Saturday....)

Gentlemen...once again I Thank You for this wonderful opportunity to develop an aftershave for the Gents here at SRP. You're the BEST!!

Your Soapmistress