(This post was last modified: 05-19-2023, 04:16 AM by Marko.)
(05-18-2023, 09:27 PM)whollykaw Wrote: (05-15-2023, 04:31 AM)Marko Wrote: Almost forgot to mention the post shave face feel. Superb, really nice.
whollykaw Sri, what is it about crème fraiche that works so well in this soap? I know you’ve been working with various milk ingredients but this one is special.
Thank you and glad you found the new base exceptional. One of the primary goals for the new base was to reduce the amount of water used in the formulation. Less water makes the soap concentrated and a little goes a long way. Second we do the fermentation for 48 hours to get the raw material of crème fraîche. Fermentation brings out acids that is good for exfoliation, moisturization, etc. such as lactic acid and other goodies that are great for our skin. It also makes it more thicker and creamier. You would get exceptional post shave too that is a direct result of these processes.
Appreciate the question too!!
Thanks for the reply! Would it be possible that I could smell just a hint of fermented crème fraiche in the lather or is it my imagination and the power of suggestion??
Also with regards to the Siero base, maybe I’m mistaken but it doesn’t necessarily follow that more expensive ingredients will result in a superior product. Innovation and ingenuity can result in a superior product at lower ingredient price point. That is often the goal in any case isn’t it? Faster, better, cheaper.