Carriegsxr6 Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 My husband is a little ignorant regarding how all soap is made. he refuses to use mine cause he knows its made with oils and seems to believe that other name brand bar soaps are oil free???Anyone have any some advise on how I can make my husband understand that most all soap is made from saponified oils??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorrie Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 What I would do is take all the store bought soaps out of the shower and bath room and put one of yours in there. Once he jumps in the shower he will have no choice but to use yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tootie04 Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Ha...thats funny!! My husband would not use my soaps for several years...finally I quit buying the store soaps and also whenever he asked me to wash his back....I would only use MY soap....so he finally converted and he is now my biggest fan!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WendyByTheBay Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 It took a bit to convince my husband too. I quit buying store bought soap altogether. One he tried the CP, he was quickly hooked. Now he won't touch store bought soap. Good Luck, lol! He'll come around:)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 How about putting your soaps where soaps are supposed to be (by the shower, sink, etc) without drawing attention to them. Unless you're distinguishing between your soap and the store soap, I doubt anyone would give it much thought when they pick it up to wash with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustpuuppy Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 How about putting your soaps where soaps are supposed to be (by the shower, sink, etc) without drawing attention to them. Unless you're distinguishing between your soap and the store soap, I doubt anyone would give it much thought when they pick it up to wash with.Most of us guys will use whatever is there, rather than open a drawer or closet door. You could probably leave a chunk of horse manure there and he would use that, unless you were there to reach into the drawer for an alternative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogmom1 Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 (edited) hi carrie,i have the exact opposite problem with my DH. the very first batch i made had no color and no fragrance. since he used to break out and itch from most regular store soaps, he pounced on it as soon as it was ready.one day he grabbed a bar with scent and it didn't bother him. seems it was something else in the store soap that caused the problems. now he'll use anything i make, and i have to hide what i don't want to end up in the shower. if he needs a new bar, he'll just grab whatever he sees. sorry, guess i'm not much help........ Edited November 6, 2009 by dogmom1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 How about making something in a scent he likes? Put it by the sink (removing any store bought soaps) and let him try it on just his hands?Or, instead of making something special. Have a water conservation party (i.e. joint shower) and ask him to wash your back, insist that he uses YOUR soap. That might jump start him to use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 just don't give him any other options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitn Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 I just put my soap where all the other body washes , shampoos and soaps were . He loves them .No more store bought soap , body wash or shampoo at our house , it saves a lot of money . Maybe that aspect would convert him ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asheebeans Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 It seemed like forever before my hubby would use soap that I made! I finally formulated a bar for men to be more sudsy and scented in Curve for Men, I told him I needed a guy's opinion on this new soap that I made. (I also mentioned how the smell of that fragrance drives me crazy!! ) He uses it and even warns me now when his stash is getting low so that I can make him more soap! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carriegsxr6 Posted November 10, 2009 Author Share Posted November 10, 2009 It seemed like forever before my hubby would use soap that I made! I finally formulated a bar for men to be more sudsy and scented in Curve for Men, I told him I needed a guy's opinion on this new soap that I made. (I also mentioned how the smell of that fragrance drives me crazy!! ) He uses it and even warns me now when his stash is getting low so that I can make him more soap! LOLthis sounds like a great idea.I have already refused to buy any other soaps, but he is the one that will go out and buy his own soap. I think I will try making something like a oatmeal and honey soap. something that will get his attention and yet be very gentle on his skin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamsoycandles Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 My husband is a little ignorant regarding how all soap is made. he refuses to use mine cause he knows its made with oils and seems to believe that other name brand bar soaps are oil free???Anyone have any some advise on how I can make my husband understand that most all soap is made from saponified oils???Shower with him. He won't care what soap you're using. *bubble bath* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carriegsxr6 Posted November 10, 2009 Author Share Posted November 10, 2009 Shower with him. He won't care what soap you're using. *bubble bath*:laugh2::laugh2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlelady Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 http://www.naturalnews.com/026110_soap_chemicals_clay.htmlHere is an interesting article about store bought vs natural soaps.Maybe this will change his mind, and of course, washing his back! :rolleyes2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 I have to admit I find it odd for a woman to be asking how to get her husband to do something. As if you don't know how to make his life miserable unless he complies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 I have to admit I find it odd for a woman to be asking how to get her husband to do something. As if you don't know how to make his life miserable unless he complies. so how's married life suiting you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlelady Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 I have to admit I find it odd for a woman to be asking how to get her husband to do something. As if you don't know how to make his life miserable unless he complies. Now there's a man that's learned something! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustpuuppy Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Now there's a man that's learned something!I always thought there should be a sign over the door of the men's side of the formal shop that says: "Abandon hope, all ye who enter here." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaD Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 I am busting out from this thread. lol! Yes, I agree with the above posters. Take away his options right before he goes into the shower, or bribe him with a little seduction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soycrazy Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 My hubby will only use my unscented cp or on occasion orange patchouli :rolleyes2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbiepql Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Your husband is right... CP soap is not the same as the stuff at the stores! As the posted article points out most commercial soap is not in fact soap, but detergent, so telling him they are the same thing is incorrect. That being said - after explaining the benefits of using your soap, should he continue to choose not, I would drop it - he is an adult - more left for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmhoneybear Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Wow! Guess I have been lucky. I haven't bought soap in 3 years since I started making it and my hubby is my biggest fan. He even gets bugged when I put other soaps in the shower that I have gotten in swaps. He says mine is the best! LOL And I am just an amateur. I have only tried the simple soap recipe! lol My real gig is candles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carriegsxr6 Posted November 17, 2009 Author Share Posted November 17, 2009 I have to admit I find it odd for a woman to be asking how to get her husband to do something. As if you don't know how to make his life miserable unless he complies. HAHAHAHA good one Top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carriegsxr6 Posted November 17, 2009 Author Share Posted November 17, 2009 My hubby will only use my unscented cp or on occasion orange patchouli :rolleyes2See most men do love those spicy, earthy types. And so do I. But with my hubby, he hates earthy types cause he said they smell moldy. He likes the more fresh or fruity types. :rolleyes2I think if I make him something with additivies in it, and he will think it is more benefitial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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