YAY! Another Lever 2000 user. It's the only soap I use. If I stay with friends, I take a bar with me. Love the scent and the lather. I also wish the original scent was still available, but Per.Fresh is fairly close.
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sudsmaster
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Lever 2000 Original
I hadn't realized that Lever 2000 had changed scent. I just picked up a 12-pack at Costco that I thought was the same as the previous batch, but after reading the messages here I checked and it is indeed the slightly changed "Perfectly Fresh" variant.
I happen to have three of the original boxed bars, still, from the old 12-pack, which I think I got about four years ago. For a while I used it, then tried Irish Spring, Zest, Dial, Ivory, and Dove unscented, then I switched back to Lever 2000. I compared the new and old Lever 2000 Original scents... I sort of prefer the newer "perfectly fresh" version. But to my untrained nose they are rather similar. I like Lever 2000 because it cleans well without being overly drying or irritating. In the summer I find I can use anything, including plain Ivory, but in the winter things get a bit drier and itchier and Lever 2000 is best.
The aroma of Dove "Sensitive Skin" is very nice, too... it has a trace of herbal essential oils that are very subtle. According to the label, it contains sweet almond oil, rosewood oil, cedarwood oil, and rose oil. Not exactly unscented, just nice. But it's not particularly good at washing off a lot of grime from hands... Ivory is best for that. Dial is ok, except for the foul aroma and its tendency to cause acne.
I hadn't realized that Lever 2000 had changed scent. I just picked up a 12-pack at Costco that I thought was the same as the previous batch, but after reading the messages here I checked and it is indeed the slightly changed "Perfectly Fresh" variant.
I happen to have three of the original boxed bars, still, from the old 12-pack, which I think I got about four years ago. For a while I used it, then tried Irish Spring, Zest, Dial, Ivory, and Dove unscented, then I switched back to Lever 2000. I compared the new and old Lever 2000 Original scents... I sort of prefer the newer "perfectly fresh" version. But to my untrained nose they are rather similar. I like Lever 2000 because it cleans well without being overly drying or irritating. In the summer I find I can use anything, including plain Ivory, but in the winter things get a bit drier and itchier and Lever 2000 is best.
The aroma of Dove "Sensitive Skin" is very nice, too... it has a trace of herbal essential oils that are very subtle. According to the label, it contains sweet almond oil, rosewood oil, cedarwood oil, and rose oil. Not exactly unscented, just nice. But it's not particularly good at washing off a lot of grime from hands... Ivory is best for that. Dial is ok, except for the foul aroma and its tendency to cause acne.
brettsomers
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i had often wondered if there is a difference between shampoo and body wash. and can anyone say how old-fashioned Castile soap is on dry skin? thanks for all the ideas, folks. im wanting something with a milky/lightly floral/unscented vibe. i would try Lever2000, but i think it has an antibacterial ingredient (which i dont want)?
sudsmaster
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Lever 2000 has no antibacterial ingredient (usually if added that would be triclosan). I recommend you try it. Also try Dove for Sensitive Skin.
As I recall Castile Soap is made from olive oil, and should contain some of the natural glycerin. It could be mild. I find that liquid coconut oil soap is also mild while it is reasonably good at cleansing. I use it at home for daily washing of hands, as I've found other soaps can be too drying after working in the garden or in the shop.
As I recall Castile Soap is made from olive oil, and should contain some of the natural glycerin. It could be mild. I find that liquid coconut oil soap is also mild while it is reasonably good at cleansing. I use it at home for daily washing of hands, as I've found other soaps can be too drying after working in the garden or in the shop.
launderess
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Most Castile or olive oils soaps are very mild, but some can be drying, you may need to find one that works for your skin type. Have found most brands of Savon de Marsielle (French olive oil based soap), to be quite mild, others a tad less so. Love Dr. Brommers soaps, especially the liquids, but they to can be a tad drying certain times of the year. IMHO Dr. Brommers soaps truly are some of the best around. The mint soap is great during the hot weather, or for use in the morning as it leaves a refreshing tingle!
Believe it or not, the soap getting top raves at our house, at the moment is vintage Armour's "floating" soap. Nabbed a case from eBay, intending to use it for laundry, but after putting on bar in the powder room everyone was hooked.
One thing I do not like about body washes and such is they mostly are SLS based, and am not crazy about lathering up with SLS. Prefer to use natural soaps instead of yet more chemicals when washing up. Never use those "anti-bacterial" soaps or body washes.
One soap I would love to find again is vintage Lifeboy soap. You know, the red bars that had a spicy scent.
Camay is still around, but hard to find in some areas. Tried it when I was younger, and it left my skin dry and itchy, so that was the end of that. Dove has been an all time favourite of mine; gentle and inexpensive.
Never liked Cashmere Bouquet, as it smelled like a loose tart or cheap motel,IMHO.
Believe it or not, the soap getting top raves at our house, at the moment is vintage Armour's "floating" soap. Nabbed a case from eBay, intending to use it for laundry, but after putting on bar in the powder room everyone was hooked.
One thing I do not like about body washes and such is they mostly are SLS based, and am not crazy about lathering up with SLS. Prefer to use natural soaps instead of yet more chemicals when washing up. Never use those "anti-bacterial" soaps or body washes.
One soap I would love to find again is vintage Lifeboy soap. You know, the red bars that had a spicy scent.
Camay is still around, but hard to find in some areas. Tried it when I was younger, and it left my skin dry and itchy, so that was the end of that. Dove has been an all time favourite of mine; gentle and inexpensive.
Never liked Cashmere Bouquet, as it smelled like a loose tart or cheap motel,IMHO.
Launderess, what's SLS?
When I was a little kid (early-to-mid-1960's) my dad was 'on the road' for his job and he used to bring home all the little motel-room bars of soap for me. That and boxes of Cracker Jack. He stayed in a different city/motel every night, so it really added up. Anyway, when he'd come home every second weekend, I'd get all excited because I knew I was getting a pile of soaps and Cracker Jack---it was a simpler time, kids.
It seems quaint now, but you have to remember that back then we thought the Wheel-O was mesmerizing, LOL.
And at least 75% of the bars were Cashmere Bouquet, so that definitely fits the motel profile.
When I was a little kid (early-to-mid-1960's) my dad was 'on the road' for his job and he used to bring home all the little motel-room bars of soap for me. That and boxes of Cracker Jack. He stayed in a different city/motel every night, so it really added up. Anyway, when he'd come home every second weekend, I'd get all excited because I knew I was getting a pile of soaps and Cracker Jack---it was a simpler time, kids.
It seems quaint now, but you have to remember that back then we thought the Wheel-O was mesmerizing, LOL.
And at least 75% of the bars were Cashmere Bouquet, so that definitely fits the motel profile.
Getting Clean Was As Much Fun As Getting Dirty
Usually with me, it's a shower with Zest, Lever 2000 or Dove (if my skin feels too dry). But last night, I decided to take a bubble bath. When I was young, that meant a session with Mr. Bubble. Lucky for me, I bought a bottle of the Mister the other week, added it to the bath, and soaked while the bubbles relaxed me. It was a nice nostalgic trip. And guess what--no bathtub ring.
I could have used something cheaper, but at $1.69 for a bottle at Wal-Mart, it was worth spending some time with Mr. Bubble. Now if I can find a real-life Mr. Bubble of my own....!
Usually with me, it's a shower with Zest, Lever 2000 or Dove (if my skin feels too dry). But last night, I decided to take a bubble bath. When I was young, that meant a session with Mr. Bubble. Lucky for me, I bought a bottle of the Mister the other week, added it to the bath, and soaked while the bubbles relaxed me. It was a nice nostalgic trip. And guess what--no bathtub ring.
I could have used something cheaper, but at $1.69 for a bottle at Wal-Mart, it was worth spending some time with Mr. Bubble. Now if I can find a real-life Mr. Bubble of my own....!
What's up with all the bubble-bath talk? It has surfaced in not one, but TWO threads in the Super forum (see the 'Gifts From Venus' thread). We seem to be basking in some sort of bathing nostalgia.
That does it; I'm going to the store to get some Mr. Bubble. I haven't taken a bath since 7th grade (when I became strictly a shower guy) but suddenly a nice soak in some bubbles sounds really, really appealing.
My favorite bubble bath powder came in a Yogi Bear container (again, this was the mid- '60's). You'd twist off his head and pour it in. When empty, Yogi became a coin bank that I used through high school.
That does it; I'm going to the store to get some Mr. Bubble. I haven't taken a bath since 7th grade (when I became strictly a shower guy) but suddenly a nice soak in some bubbles sounds really, really appealing.
My favorite bubble bath powder came in a Yogi Bear container (again, this was the mid- '60's). You'd twist off his head and pour it in. When empty, Yogi became a coin bank that I used through high school.
maytagbear
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SLS
is Sodium Lauryl* Sulfate, see above. Post # 151941, Sudsmaster.
It's the main cleaning agent in body washes, shampoo, and hand dishwashing liquid.
* Spelling on the shampoo bottles I looked at just now.
Red- carbolic Lifebuoy soap was available at the Vermont Country Store, last catalogue I had from them.
Lawrence/Maytagbear
is Sodium Lauryl* Sulfate, see above. Post # 151941, Sudsmaster.
It's the main cleaning agent in body washes, shampoo, and hand dishwashing liquid.
* Spelling on the shampoo bottles I looked at just now.
Red- carbolic Lifebuoy soap was available at the Vermont Country Store, last catalogue I had from them.
Lawrence/Maytagbear
Lifebuoy etc.
Lifebuoy is available from Soaps Gone Buy www.soapsgonebuy.com as well as Kirk's Castille Soap, Fels Naphta, and other soaps popular in the past. I've found Cashmere Bouqet in Bi-Lo stores.
Lifebuoy is available from Soaps Gone Buy www.soapsgonebuy.com as well as Kirk's Castille Soap, Fels Naphta, and other soaps popular in the past. I've found Cashmere Bouqet in Bi-Lo stores.
brettsomers
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bathing nostalgia
well, when my grandma bathed me with Camay, i WAS small enough to fit into a laundry basket. i remember instead of filling the tub, she had a solid plastic laundry basket/tub she would set inside the bathtub. and i remember VERY clearly her pointing out the cameo stamped onto the bar, and how impressed i was. any wonder im a big ole Queen?
well, when my grandma bathed me with Camay, i WAS small enough to fit into a laundry basket. i remember instead of filling the tub, she had a solid plastic laundry basket/tub she would set inside the bathtub. and i remember VERY clearly her pointing out the cameo stamped onto the bar, and how impressed i was. any wonder im a big ole Queen?
sudsmaster
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I used some of the new Lever 2000 "perfectly fresh" soap in the shower this morning. It's pretty good, has almost a minty note to it (or so it seems to me). I like it.
veg-o-matic
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There's no denying it--Cashmere Bouquet does smell like a cheap motel.
Which is exactly why I like it!
veg
Which is exactly why I like it!
veg
seeitrun2006
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Bath soap
Don't make the mistake I made last night. Had been to a outdoor family reunion all day Sunday in 90% humidity with temps. in the mid to high 80's. I'm a heavy sweater so needless to say by the time I returned home at about 8:00 last night I was pretty yecchy. Ah a warm bath to unwind and a little Old Spice Body Wash to freshen up this old bod. Turned on the jacuzzi jets and within about 10 minutes I was litterally buried in suds. Turned off the jets ran in more water and the suds finally (notice I said "finally")disapeared.
Don't make the mistake I made last night. Had been to a outdoor family reunion all day Sunday in 90% humidity with temps. in the mid to high 80's. I'm a heavy sweater so needless to say by the time I returned home at about 8:00 last night I was pretty yecchy. Ah a warm bath to unwind and a little Old Spice Body Wash to freshen up this old bod. Turned on the jacuzzi jets and within about 10 minutes I was litterally buried in suds. Turned off the jets ran in more water and the suds finally (notice I said "finally")disapeared.
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