How should I use and store a 125 g solid cream soap so it doesn't turn into mush? — SHIK Nectar cream soap Avocado and apricot, 125 g

To use it, wet your hands or a washcloth, rub the bar between your hands or directly on the cloth, and work up a lather. Then wash your hands or body with the foam, not by pressing the bar hard onto the skin. This gives a full clean without wearing the bar down quickly. For the shower, you can place the bar on a washcloth or in your hands rather than letting it sit on the shower floor, where water can soften it.

Storage matters for a solid soap. After use, rinse the bar briefly and set it on a soap dish with drainage holes or a ribbed surface so water runs off and air can circulate. A wet soap left in a puddle becomes soft, dissolves faster, and may develop an unpleasant surface. If you do not have a draining dish, you can stand the bar on its edge or keep it in a cool, dry place between uses.

A 125 g bar is a typical size for a sink or shower. How long it lasts depends on how often it is used and whether it is allowed to dry. Frequent handwashing will use it faster, and exposure to a running shower stream will soften it quickly. Keeping it away from the direct water jet and letting it dry after each use extends its life. If the bar cracks, that is normal and does not affect cleansing. The two-tone design and ergonomic shape make it easy to grip, but the bar may become slightly slick when wet, so it helps to keep it on a stable dish in the shower.

If you prefer a less creamy lather, you can use less water on the bar; if you want more foam, use a wetter cloth. This way you can adjust the experience to your preference.