Jojoba oil in lather

[thatguy]

I saw an incidental comment by someone either here or on B&B commenting that they'd started putting a few drops of jojoba oil in their lather bowl during lathering and felt it had improved the cushion and glide of the lather. I found some inexpensive jojoba on ebay and tried it this evening, and liked it! I'd be interested to see if anyone else has tried it before, if not - here's the jojoba I used: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/185408562283?var=693200745519 - comes with a neat little dropper lid, and at $12 for 100ml is an inexpensive potential improvement

 

[Gargravarr]

I saw an incidental comment by someone either here or on B&B commenting that they'd started putting a few drops of jojoba oil in their lather bowl during lathering and felt it had improved the cushion and glide of the lather...

Perhaps this should belong in the Apothecary section?

Either way, it's an interesting idea. What soap did you partner it with?

 

[thatguy]

Nothing fancy - Yaqi Musketeer Rapier, but I suspect the results would be the same in any soap - you're essentially creating an emulsion through the lather structure.

 

[Wilkshire13]

Nothing fancy - Yaqi Musketeer Rapier, but I suspect the results would be the same in any soap - you're essentially creating an emulsion through the lather structure.

Yaqi soaps are made by Master Soap Creations and are excellent artisan soaps (When they aren't chocked full of menthol) Does it need Jojoba oil?

 

[thatguy]

Oh, yeah I'd read they are made by Master Soap Creations - honestly, I haven't seen much difference in the lathering of any of the soaps I have (Barrister and Mann, Yaqi, Body Shop, Jack the Barber) all lather and give great slickness. There is a small variability in slickness, but I would say less than the difference caused by the user in lathering. Does it need it? No - they're all slick and comfy without it. Is it better with it? I think so - I'd be interested to hear other's opinions if you try it. I'm happy for the potential for a smoother, more comfortable shave

oh, and Yaqi's Lemon Lime, Cedarwood.... wow.... talk about a wake up call on a winter's morning!

 

[thatguy]

ok, curiosity killed the cat - just lathered up some B&M Seville, then added three drops of jojoba and reworked it. There's a noticeable difference in pillowyness, glide and and cushion. Honestly, for $12 (delivered) it's absolutely worthwhile.

 

[Wilkshire13]

I wouldn't imagine there would be much in shave difference, maybe a slight increase in lubrication due to the oil, but the post-shave would be better, in theory, reducing irritation. But if it works for you then it works!

Lemon Lime Cedarwood was great scent, but just too much menthol to be enjoyable regularly and the splash even more so

 

[Holiday]

I'll add a few drops of oil or glycerine to sub optimal performers if I like the scent enough to keep them in the den.

 

[Gargravarr]

Lemon Lime Cedarwood was great scent, but just too much menthol to be enjoyable regularly and the splash even more so

I'm still working up the courage to finish your sample of that. It's going to need a hot day. Now is definitely not that moment...

 

[Nanook]

I'll add a few drops of oil or glycerine to sub optimal performers if I like the scent enough to keep them in the den.

I that's what I was thinking when I first read this thread, glycerine would be a better option due to it's slickness.

 

[nav1]

A well known shaving soap artisan had told me she uses jojoba oil as the superfat due to the extra glide and skin conditioning.