With harder soaps I tend to just leave a bit more water in the brush when loading it, after use I will leave the soaps upside down propped up on their lids so air can circulate for a few hours if they're not going to be used the next day just to make sure they are nicely dried out.
Mr Mackay
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I don't bloom my soaps in the traditional sense of the word. I just give them a quick rinse under the tap before the shower, pour out any excess water immediately and repeat this a couple of minutes before I start loading my brush. After the shave I rinse them off once more and leave them open to dry for a day or so (depending on the season). I never had a problem with mould. In fact, the only problem I ever had with any soap was a tub of Cella becoming rancid after a few months.
I've never dried a soap in my life.
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No mold Lee? Then, I don't think I should worry about it.I've never dried a soap in my life.
It never even crossed my mind... No, never had any mould, guess I could be lucky...
MPH
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I almost always bloom and always dry the soap after.
I believe the soap keeps better for longer if dried, but have no proof of this.
I prefer blooming as I always seem to be shaving quickly, so it slightly speeds up the loading process. Obviously this isn't needed on a very soft soap.
I doubt either way makes a great deal of difference, but you just form habits that stick.
I believe the soap keeps better for longer if dried, but have no proof of this.
I prefer blooming as I always seem to be shaving quickly, so it slightly speeds up the loading process. Obviously this isn't needed on a very soft soap.
I doubt either way makes a great deal of difference, but you just form habits that stick.
phoenixandbeau
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Afternoon all,
Speaking solely for myself I like to bloom as it accelerates the lather building process (I'm lazy and don't like to spend much more than 10 seconds loading my brush). I also like to do it as I enjoy rubbing the bloomed water in to my face as something of a pre-shave and to also enjoy the scent further.
Cheers,
Kerry.
Sometimes I bloom, sometimes I don't. In fact I have soaps that have never seen water within the tub and others that are only loaded from the tub. Now I have soaps that are around 5 years old and some older that have been bloomed from day one. I have not had any issues of mould on the surface of any soap. I have had white blobs or emulsified (I think) soap on several and some rusty tins. I don't dry any soap after use. My face is still intact
donnie_arko
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Exactly the same for myself as well, but if I'm using a shaving stick I put the end of the stick under the tap for a bit as well for the same principles.
Holyzeus
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Exactly this except I quickly add water to all soapsSometimes I bloom, sometimes I don't. In fact I have soaps that have never seen water within the tub and others that are only loaded from the tub. Now I have soaps that are around 5 years old and some older that have been bloomed from day one. I have not had any issues of mould on the surface of any soap. I have had white blobs or emulsified (I think) soap on several and some rusty tins. I don't dry any soap after use. My face is still intact
ManicDee
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I only tend to bloom very hard or triple milled soaps. Anything other than that add a tiny amount of water too use as a pre-shave wash.
Regarding mould, I have never, ever had this issue, nor do I try down the soap.
Is it possible that the mould is by a transfer of whatever you patting/drying it out with?
Regarding mould, I have never, ever had this issue, nor do I try down the soap.
Is it possible that the mould is by a transfer of whatever you patting/drying it out with?
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It is difficult but not impossible.. I never dry the soap by touching it with a towel, just wipe the outside and leave it to dry for at least 24h.
Stonec0ld
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I've always bloomed since watching a vid on Kerry's website and never had a problem. 10 second load is all I ever need, do people load for longer??