Abbate Y La Mantia Shaving Soap Oriental Spices Saffron and Mud Matteo 9.11

Abbate Y La Mantia's Oriental Spices Matteo 9.11 is a traditional Italian shaving soap built around two striking ingredients: Dead Sea mud and saffron. This 80g solid soap is designed for wet shavers who want more than a simple lather, combining a mineral-rich, restorative formula with a warm, spiced myrrh fragrance. It's aimed particularly at those with sensitive or problem-prone skin who want a shave that calms rather than aggravates, while still delivering the depth of scent and ritual that traditional shaving enthusiasts look for.

Dead Sea Mud and Saffron: A Soap Formulated for Problem Skin

The defining feature of this soap is its use of Dead Sea mud and saffron as core cosmetic elements, rather than purely decorative additions. Dead Sea mud is mineral-rich and is included here to help detoxify the skin and restore its natural tone, while saffron contributes antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

In practical terms, this means the soap has been formulated with sensitive and problem-prone skin in mind, including those dealing with acne, eczema or psoriasis. The benefit for the customer is a shave that aims to calm irritation and reduce inflammation during the shave itself, rather than simply masking it afterwards, leaving skin feeling smoother and more balanced once you've finished.

Fragrance: Myrrh and Oriental Spices

Scent Profile

The fragrance is built around myrrh, giving a spicy, woody character with subtle hints of dried fruit. It's a warm, slightly sweet oriental scent rather than a sharp or fresh one, and it lingers gently rather than overpowering.

For shavers who prefer traditional, grown-up fragrances over citrus or aquatic scents, this gives the daily shave a sense of depth and ritual, with the scent developing through the lather and remaining on the skin afterwards.

Made in Italy

This soap is made in Italy, reflecting the country's long-standing tradition in artisan soap and cosmetic production. For customers who value provenance and craftsmanship in their grooming products, this is a straightforward point of reassurance about where and how the product is made.

Key Features

• Formulated with Dead Sea mud and saffron as key cosmetic elements
• Fragranced with myrrh: spicy, woody, with hints of dried fruit
• Restorative formula aimed at sensitive or problem-prone skin, including acne, eczema and psoriasis
• Solid shaving soap, 80g / 2.82oz
• Made in Italy

Technical Specifications

• Weight: 80g / 2.82oz
• Format: Solid shaving soap puck
• Country of manufacture: Italy
• Fragrance: Myrrh, oriental spices
• Cosmetic elements: Dead Sea mud, saffron

Ingredients

• Dead Sea mud
• Saffron

Fragrance Profile

A warm, spicy and woody myrrh fragrance with subtle notes of dried fruit, giving the soap an oriental, slightly sweet character that lingers gently through the shave rather than fading quickly.

How to Use

1. Soak the soap puck or load a wet shaving brush directly onto its surface for 20–30 seconds to pick up product.
2. Build the lather either in a bowl or directly on the face, adding small amounts of water until a thick, creamy consistency is reached.
3. Apply the lather to damp skin in circular motions to lift the hairs and coat the skin evenly.
4. Shave as normal using your preferred razor, rinsing the blade frequently.
5. Rinse the skin thoroughly with warm water once finished, then cool water to close the pores, and follow with a suitable aftershave or balm.

Care & Maintenance

Store the soap somewhere it can dry out between uses rather than sitting in water, as this helps it last longer and prevents it from becoming soft or mushy. Keeping it in a well-draining soap dish is generally sufficient for a traditional solid soap of this type.

Who Is It For?

• Wet shavers with sensitive or problem-prone skin, including those affected by acne, eczema or psoriasis
• Traditional shaving enthusiasts who prefer a lather-based soap over canned foam or gel
• Those who enjoy warm, spiced fragrances such as myrrh and oriental notes over citrus or aquatic scents
• Fans of Italian-made, artisan grooming products

Related Products

• Shaving brush
• Safety razor
• aftershave 
• Other Abbate Y La Mantia shaving soaps

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key ingredients in this shaving soap?

The soap's cosmetic elements are Dead Sea mud and saffron, formulated to help restore skin tone and calm irritation during the shave.

Is this shaving soap suitable for sensitive or problem skin?

Yes, it has been formulated for sensitive or problem-prone skin, including conditions such as acne, eczema and psoriasis, thanks to its mineral-rich, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant formula.

What does the soap smell like?

It has a myrrh-based fragrance that is spicy, woody and slightly sweet, with subtle hints of dried fruit, giving it a warm, oriental character.

Where is this shaving soap made?

It is made in Italy.

What size is the soap?

It weighs 80g (2.82oz) and comes as a solid soap puck. The Abbate Y La Mantia Oriental Spices Matteo 9.11 is a traditional 80g Italian shaving soap built around Dead Sea mud and saffron, with a warm, spiced myrrh fragrance. It suits wet shavers looking for a soap that's gentle on sensitive or problem-prone skin without compromising on the depth of scent and lather that traditional shaving requires, making it a considered choice for anyone wanting a more restorative daily shave.