{"product_id":"traditional-shaving-soap","title":"Traditional Shaving Soap","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese Nourishing Shaving\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Soaps are h\u003c\/span\u003eandcrafted with natural and organic ingredients and are created to build a luxurious and satisfying lather during a traditional wet shave. Use with one of our handcrafted, wheel thrown ceramic shaving sets for the perfect shave, a must have for those who love the traditional shave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe key to a good shaving soap is a high fat content so skin is protected during the shave, it will also nourish your skin so it doesn't become dry and irritated. A good shaving soap is economically a great choice as it lasts a long time, and it is a wonderful option for your skin because it adds, not detracts, moisture. Ingredients such as olive oil, shea butter and avocado will do just that, nourish and protect skin during and after the shave. We've also added bentonite clay which brings slip to help the razor glide over the skin, and colloidal oats which help protect and soothe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur round shaving bars weigh \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e4.7 oz and \u003c\/span\u003ecome with specifically chosen essential oils which not only smell great, but have many benefits:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Classic Shaving Soap\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e has a warm woodsy scent with a hint of spice.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003eThis shaving soap is \u003c\/span\u003egreat for all skin types, but Classic's blend of essential oils may assist those with oily skin. Cedarwood can help soothe irritation, inflammation, redness, and itchiness. Frankincense has powerful antiseptic and healing properties, bergamot is a natural cleanser so helps remove dirt and impurities and is great for those with oily skin as it helps to unclog pores, it also has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and anti-fungal properties. Patchouli helps regenerate skin cells, which assists the healing of wounds and helps fade scars. Litsea cubeba contains antiseptic and astringent properties which makes it an excellent tonic for your skin, it also helps balance sebum levels on the skin surface and controls its production. And coriander is very soothing, plus has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and anti-fungal properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Rugged Shaving Soap has a fresh outdoors scent with a touch of citrus and a hint of woodsy spice. \u003c\/strong\u003eThis shaving soap is also great for all skin types, but the blend of essential oils may benefit those with dry skin. Jamarosa oil is an exotic addition which is known for its anti inflammatory and antiseptic properties. Bay is warm and spicy plus offers antimicrobial and antioxidant benefits. Cedarwood can help soothe irritation, inflammation, redness, and itchiness, and ho wood has antiseptic, analgesic, antimicrobial, and soothing properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sub\"\u003eIf you are placing an order with us and would like to try a \"sliver\" sample of this soap, please make a note of that when you check out and if we will do our best to accommodate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sub\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirections for a traditional shave\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sub\"\u003e- Use one of our wheel thrown ceramic shaving bowls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e- Wet your brush under running hot water and allow it adequate time to absorb water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e- Don‘t tap too much excess water off the brush, then lather up the soap using circular motions directly in a container or vessel of your choice. At first, the bubbles will appear large, but as you keep going, they will increase in number and become smaller. After a short while you should have achieved a thick, warm lather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e- Apply and massage the warm lather with the soaped brush evenly across your face in circular motions. This will also increase the lather‘s density, soften your whiskers, and allow them to stand up, allowing the razor to sit close to the base of the hair follicle. The longer you whisk, the richer the lather, the smoother the shave and the more your skin will be protected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e- Empty excess water from the soap container and leave it open so it can air-dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther great choices for guys:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/peppermint-tea-tree-shampoo-body-bar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePeppermint Tea Tree shampoo bar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/man-body-shampoo-bar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMAN shampoo bar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cowboy-shampoo-body-bar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCowboy shampoo bar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/wild-north-shampoo-body-bar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWild North shampoo bar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/rhassoul-and-avocado-shampoo-body-bar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRhassoul and Avocado shampoo bar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/grapefruit-patchouli-shampoo-body-bar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrapefruit Patchouli shampoo bar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-buck-shampoo-body-bar\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Buck Bar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/shea-skin-therapy-rosemary-mint\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRosemary Mint Shea Skin Therapy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apple Valley Natural Soap","offers":[{"title":"Classic","offer_id":67827049496806,"sku":"A2889","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Rugged","offer_id":67827049529574,"sku":"A2890","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/3647\/2550\/files\/traditional-shaving-soap-classic_50de3365-fa4d-442e-abbf-9143fd363858.png?v=1793086269","url":"https:\/\/applevalleynaturalsoap.com\/products\/traditional-shaving-soap","provider":"Apple Valley Natural Soap","version":"1.0","type":"link"}