LHOOQ Journal Vol.22
How to Store Your Face Soap. Keep It Solid and Enjoy Every Last Bit
Cold-process solid face soaps change in quality depending on how you store them after use. The key isn't complicated maintenance, but rather three simple steps: "drain the water," "don't leave it soaking," and "keep it away from direct shower spray." Here are the basics for enjoying your daily face soap until the very last bit.
First, Drain After Use
After you finish using your face soap, lightly rinse off any remaining foam and drain the water. If you leave it sitting in pooled water, the soap will soften and become prone to turning mushy.
You don't need to wipe it vigorously or try to dry it completely every time. The priority is simply to ensure that water doesn't keep collecting on the base of the soap.
Choose a Soap Dish That Doesn't Pool Water
For storage, it is best to use a soap dish with drainage holes or ridges that prevent the bottom of the soap from sitting in water.
If you are using a flat tray, check to make sure water isn't gathering. Just changing where you place your soap can make a difference in how it holds up.
Keep both your routine and your storage simple.
Avoid Places with Direct Shower Spray
If you store your soap in the bathroom, avoid spots where it will be continuously hit by the shower or hot water. If the soap is exposed to water while you're not using it, it will gradually dissolve.
In humid bathrooms, you might consider draining the soap after use and moving it to a well-ventilated area. Instead of striving for perfection every time, just be conscious of keeping it "dry when not in use."
If You Keep It in a Lathering Net, Drain the Net Too
When using a lathering net, you might store the soap inside it. In that case, be sure to drain the net thoroughly after use so that moisture doesn't stay trapped within it.
Improving your lathering technique can also reduce the need to over-rub the soap. It is recommended to rethink your storage and usage habits together.
The basics of creating a fine, dense lather without over-rubbing the soap.
For Travel, Let It Dry Before Packing
When traveling or taking your soap to the gym, avoid keeping wet soap in a sealed container for long periods.
Drain as much water as possible and let the surface dry slightly before putting it in a case. Once you get home, remove it from the case and return it to its usual spot with proper drainage.
Keep Your Face Soap Routine Simple, Right Down to the Storage.
Drain it after use. Don't leave it in water. Keep it away from the shower spray. These small habits will help you enjoy your soap comfortably until it's gone.