Best SALT WATER SOAP ???

[Susan Welsh]

In article <3omovv$8o4$1...@mhadf.production.compuserve.com>,
George Ray <72757...@CompuServe.COM> wrote:
>Years ago Joy dishwashing liquid was the best. What is the current
>wisdom??
> SAILING THIS SUMMER! George w/ 26' pearson alberg commander.

I presume you mean for washing one's body/hair in salt water.
I think any detergent-based product designed for use on the skin
or head works reasonably well. The "Joy" product is OK, I have
also heard that most of the "Body Shop" shampoo/shower gels are
OK (but they are expensive).

I recently went to a lecture by Lin and Larry Pardey, and Lin was asked
this question. She said she has used "Head & Shoulders" all over for
years (plus liquid fabric softener for hair rinse). She has long
hair and she hasn't grown an extra head...yet :-)

Sue.
--
susan...@mitel.com (VA3SUE), |
of course, not speaking for: | "You wait here, I'll bring the etchings down."
Mitel Corp., Kanata, Ontario, Canada | - Man to woman in James Thurber cartoon.

[Dan Frenette]

I use H&S dry skin formula. I don't like Joy because the stuff is harder
to rise off.

We keep a bug sprayer on the fordeck to rinse off with. 3 gallons of
water will last about 6-7 days with 3 people. By leaving it in the
sun it's feels real nice when you first get out of the sea. On a weekender
we use it to wash off the anchor gear.

Dan Frenette

[George Ray]

[Steve Weingart]

In article <3oo46e$n...@welshs.mitel.com>,

wel...@software.mitel.com (Susan Welsh) wrote:
>In article <3omovv$8o4$1...@mhadf.production.compuserve.com>,
>George Ray <72757...@CompuServe.COM> wrote:

>I presume you mean for washing one's body/hair in salt water.
>I think any detergent-based product designed for use on the skin
>or head works reasonably well. The "Joy" product is OK, I have
>also heard that most of the "Body Shop" shampoo/shower gels are
>OK (but they are expensive).
>

The big problem with Joy or other dish soaps is that it will all but peel
the skin off of anyone with sensitive skin and leave anyone with less
than *very* oily hair with dried out hair after just a few washings.
(no offence to anyone who likes it, one washing in Joy and Pat is just
about skinless ;-(

The Sea Savon salt water soap that used to be distributed by Davis was
absolutely *great*, clean hair and skin, without any damage to either,
but they seem to have switched to a brand called Aqua Lather that is not
nearly as good, it's mild but does not seem to leave that *clean* feeling
as well (we wrote them and asked for a source of the old stuff a few
months ago, but they have not responded)

Cheers,

Steve

[Terrence D. Sargent]

My choice for washing the body and hair is "PERT PLUS". I use "JOY" for
general washing of dishes, clothes, the boat ... but it has an almost
acrid feeling on my skin that I don't like.

Terry Sargent, Yacht VALHALLA, Valh...@Kuentos.Guam.NET

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[Ed Dougherty]

>>>Years ago Joy dishwashing liquid was the best. What is the current
>>>wisdom??
>>

>>I presume you mean for washing one's body/hair in salt water.
>>I think any detergent-based product designed for use on the skin
>>or head works reasonably well. The "Joy" product is OK, I have
>>also heard that most of the "Body Shop" shampoo/shower gels are
>>OK (but they are expensive).
>
>The big problem with Joy or other dish soaps is that it will all but peel
>the skin off of anyone with sensitive skin and leave anyone with less

>...

I always pack and use a big bottle of baby shampoo; seems to lather
up good in salt water, is non-irritating, and rinses off.

Ed Doc

[Teresa S Robbins]

Dr. Bonners Peppermint Soap! Less drying than Joy, and smells/feels GOOD.
Leaves a cool feeling, and, if you read the bottle (and are brave enough
to try) claims it can be used as a toothpaste, shampoo, shaving liquid,
soap, wig cleaner, and the list goes on and on and on. But, it's a great,
refreshing soap containing natural ingredients and can be found in most any
outdoor provision store and some health food sources.

Terri Robbins
SV/Patience

[Bob Stephenson]

In article <3otpbe$p...@taco.cc.ncsu.edu>, trob...@tx.ncsu.edu (Teresa S
Robbins) wrote:

Another product (probably less expensive ??) is Strawberry Essence by
Suave - suds nicely in salt water, smell good and is biodegradable (the
bottle is coded for recycling). We have not found it to leave any soap
scum on the boat. (Have not tried to brush my teeth with it yet !) We use
it for our hair and washing our body.

--
Susan Stephenson (and sometimes Bob Stephenson)
sstep...@space.honeywell.com

[Tap]

I don't know whether it's the best or not, but for several decades
I've used Prell shampoo with good success. It lathers well in cold
salt water, and applied with a washcloth it's good for overall washing.
It used to be available unscented, which was great, but I haven't seen
it that way in the markets recently.

Tap

[gabrielco...@gmail.com]

We here at Gabriel Skincare Distributors, manufacture a soap made just for outdoor adventures. Our product contains essential oils and is biodegradable. It can double as a body wash and shampoo. It was created by skincare specialists so it will leave your skin pH balanced and conditioned. It is far superior to using Joy, Dawn, or fabric softener!

We welcome you to try SAILOR SOAP out.

www.sailorsoap.com

[bob.col...@gmail.com]

Soap for Seawater is a cold processed and moulded bar soap specifically formulated to wash in seawater or salt water that will produce a great lather and then easily rinse off.

Currently 12 British crews in the 2018 Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge have Soap for Seawater for their row across the Atlantic Ocean.

Soap for Seawater can be found at DriftwoodShaper.com

[Tim]

Steve Weingart

In article <3oo46e$n...@welshs.mitel.com>,

wel...@software.mitel.com (Susan Welsh) wrote:
>In article <3omovv$8o4$1...@mhadf.production.compuserve.com>,
>George Ray <72757...@CompuServe.COM> wrote:

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>I presume you mean for washing one's body/hair in salt water.
>I think any detergent-based product designed for use on the skin
>or head works reasonably well. The "Joy" product is OK, I have
>also heard that most of the "Body Shop" shampoo/shower gels are
>OK (but they are expensive).
>
The big problem with Joy or other dish soaps is that it will all but peel
the skin off of anyone with sensitive skin and leave anyone with less

than *very* oily hair with dried out hair after just a few washings.
(no offence to anyone who likes it, one washing in Joy and Pat is just
about skinless ;-(

The Sea Savon salt water soap that used to be distributed by Davis was
absolutely *great*, clean hair and skin, without any damage to either,
but they seem to have switched to a brand called Aqua Lather that is not
nearly as good, it's mild but does not seem to leave that *clean* feeling
as well (we wrote them and asked for a source of the old stuff a few
months ago, but they have not responded)

Cheers,

Steve

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I. The mid-west I don’t have much contact with brine. I’ve found that Ajax dish soap is a great in-general cleanser. I liked to wash my boats and pontoon with it. Granted, I use well water, but the stuff lathers for quite a while. Besides, it’s cheap...
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ajax-Ultra-Triple-Action-Dishwashing-Liquid-Dish-Soap-Orange-90-fl-oz/19514874

[True North]

Tim

Wonder if that dish soap would have any effect on previously applied boat wax?

[Tim]

Now that, I don't know. I DO know that it was the best I'd found for cleaning my pontoon. I'd tried all the 'super ' 'industrial strength' stuff and they didn't have pleasing results. concerning previous wax? ehhhh, I doubt if it'd strip it...

[Bill]

Dawn may remove wax. Is what body shops use to remove any silicone on the
surface.

[John H.]

If I'm going to wax, I'll use Dawn to help get rid of the old stuff. If not, then I'll use Murphy's
Oil Soap, which is gentle. It's also recommended for cleaning the rubber roof on RVs.

[Tim]

Dec 12John H

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If I'm going to wax, I'll use Dawn to help get rid of the old stuff. If not, then I'll use Murphy's
Oil Soap, which is gentle. It's also recommended for cleaning the rubber roof on RVs.

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I didn’t know that. Something else to investigate...