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Saturday, November 7, 2009

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Why most soap is really disgusting (and a random brand that is divine)

Boy, you really never know what you'll find on the interwebs. Why, just yesterday I was perusing Playgirl's blog (don't even ask) and learned something that probably everyone knows but me: sodium tallowate (beef fat mixed with lye) is the main ingredient in most soap, and that it's the very same substance that McDonald's used to cook up their French fries with. Gross.

Okay, now that I think about it, I'm pretty sure I've known that soap is generally made from animal fat since kindergarten--am I on stupid pills today?--but I guess it's just one of those disgusting facts you file away and don't think about on a regular basis, like the fact that there are probably mites in your pillow and stuff like that. But thanks to Playgirl online, no more! The soap they recommend as an alternative...

Speaking of yuck, it's Jock Soap! (Ya know, one of these days, I'm gonna ditch this sweatshop of words and make my own line of gimmicky soaps. It's like soap is the new celeb-designed handbag!) And even though the super gay names of the individual soap bars are a turn off--Towel Fight Jock Soap anyone? How about um, Tackle Me?--I'm kind of intrigued. You see, evidently, this stuff doesn't smell like a gym sock. Towel Fight is made of a sage, rosemary, basil and nutmeg blend and features ground almond meal for exfoliation!? Shocking because, go ahead, take an informal poll: no offense guys, but 9 out of 10 men don't even know what that word means. Tackle Me is an equally surprising mix of ginger, orange and vetiver (WTF!?), and don't get me started on all the tangerine, sandalwood, lemongrass, blood orange and other delicious-sounding combos in their 12 different varieties. Who are these dudes anyway? Vegan, animal free, extra large soaps with scratchy sides and gorgeous ingredients for $8.00? Color me impressed.

Like I said, you just never freakin know what you'll find online. Happy RANDOM Day!

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  • kdior's Avatar
    Posted by kdior Wed Aug 6, 2008 3:19pm PDT

    Jock Soap by David Beckham.. now THAT is perfection.

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  • Jane's Avatar
    Posted by Jane Wed Aug 6, 2008 7:55pm PDT

    Meh. I'm all about Dr. Bronner's. It doesn't have built in scrubbies, but you can use it as shampoo, it's vegan and fairtrade, and it smells good.

    F'reals.

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  • vlvolove's Avatar
    Posted by vlvolove Wed Aug 6, 2008 8:35pm PDT

    "Villainess" products were recommended on SHINE a few weeks ago and I ordred some. AWESOME soap... really rich and non drying. The body scrub called Smooch is amazing and the Datura "slick" makeup remover is my new answer to the question "how do I get off all of my eyeliner/waterproof mascara with out filling up a land fill with disposable wipes?" The fragrances are intoxicating (my favorite is Byzantine) and the packaging? The label off of the soap was so pretty I didn't want to throw it away.

    Natural, beautiful soap that smells terrific. What more could you ask?

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  • StephanieW's Avatar
    Posted by StephanieW Wed Aug 6, 2008 9:20pm PDT

    Fascinating, isn't it? Back in the day, women used to save the fat from butchering and cooking, and into the soap it would go. Lard and ashes would get you clean! Thank goodness things are a little bit better today, and Jock Soap smells a LOT better than rendered cow fat!

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  • M's Avatar
    Posted by M Thu Aug 7, 2008 5:43am PDT

    Okay-I knew about the dust mites and the animal fat and the things that are on my eyelashes watching me type this-OMG! But-what does it matter if we really wash in what used to be a french fry bath (other than the thought of it). Is it harmful to anything other than my mind? Does it cause rashes or acne or anything-Can we cure Dermatitis with this new Jock Bar? I will buy a bar just for the no-yucky thoughts factor (it sounds good too, I saw their ad.), BUT really?

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  • Jezabel's Avatar
    Posted by Jezabel Thu Aug 7, 2008 6:25am PDT

    I guess not many people read Laura Ingalls Wilder's Farmer Boy growing up... But if you think using beef tallow for soap (and candles) is digusting you better not even research how modern medicine is made.

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  • Joshua's Avatar
    Posted by Joshua Thu Aug 7, 2008 9:28pm PDT

    Hey there. My name is Joshua Harrell and Jock Soap is my company. I admit, the names are a little gay, but you have to admit, they make you laugh a bit and shake your head. But pay no mind the "scent blend" descriptions. They're there just to give you an idea of what scents you may encounter.

    A Jock Soap shower packs a punch and makes showering much more fun. And just a little secret... most of our customers are women buying Jock Soap for their guys and enjoying it for themselves - so it's a winning situation for all involved.

    Let me know if you try one. - Joshua

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  • dub's Avatar
    Posted by dub Thu Aug 14, 2008 3:19am PDT

    hi i am angely! :)

    i need a help on my strech marks :( beacause i suddenly lose my weight after my dad's death thats why it ends up with having strch marks on my legs.

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