DIY: Natural Aftershave, Shaving Creams, Soaps Recipes

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DIY Natural Shaving Creams, Soaps

Olive Oil Shaving Cream

• 1/4 C stearic acid
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 C hot water
• 1 tsp borax
• 2 Tbsp grated soap (recipe calls for castille, I was going to substitute mine)

Melt stearic acid and oil in double boiler until a clear liquid forms. Mix hot water, Borax, and soap and stir until until the Borax and soap are dissolved. Pour the soap solution into a blender and blend well for about 1 minute. Slowly pour the melted stearic acid mixture into the soap solution. Blend on high until a smooth cream forms.

Pour into a clean container and allow to cool completely. To use, soften your beard (or legs) with warm water and then apply the shaving cream. Use a sharp, clean razor.

How to Make Your Own Moisturizing Shaving Soap

• 1/2 cup grated Castile soap
• 1 cup boiling distilled water (or a little less)
• 2 tb. coconut oil, melted
• 3 tb. almond oil
• 1 tb. borax

Dissolve soap in boiling water and put in blender. Add remaining ingredients and mix until fluffy. Add 15 to 20 drops fragrance oil and pour slowly into shaving mug. (I use an ordinary large ceramic coffee mug). Note: You can add 2-3 drops of an essential oil for scent if desired.

Natural Aftershaves

Antiseptic Aftershave

• 90 ml witch hazel
• 10 drops cedarwood
• 5 drops niaouli
• 10 drops lavender (Tasmanian)
• 5 drops cypress

Store in a brown glass bottle. Shake well before each use.

Apple Cider Vinegar Aftershave

• 1 part apple cider vinegar
• 1 part vegetable glycerin or witch hazel

Quince Soothing Gel Aftershave

• 10 quince seeds
• Herb water
• 1 cup water

Boil seeds in water until a gel forms. Dilute with herb water such as rose or orange to desired consistency. Refrigerate up to 1 week.

Homemade Aftershave

Materials Needed:

• 1/4 cup witch hazel
• 1/2 cup distilled water
• 3 drops benzoin oil
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup dried herbs and/or a few drops of your choice essential oils such as :
  • lavender flowers, crushed
  • camphor herbs such as rosemary, lavender, sage
  • Citrus herbs such as orange or lemon peels or
  • Spicy herbs such as cinnamon, cloves

Directions: Combine ingredients in a glass jar. Cover and place in a dark fairly cool place. Shake the jar once or twice a day for 2 – 3 weeks. Strain out herbs through a colander and refrigerate.

Exotic Aftershave Recipe

• 3 tablespoons Witch Hazel
• 5 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 5 tablespoons Orange flower water
• 15 drops Bergamot essential/fragrance oil
• 10 drops Lemon essential/fragrance oil
• 8 drops Neroli essential/fragrance oil

Combine all the ingredients into a bottle, shake well. Set aside for 1 week. Shake once a day. Store in a cool dark area.

Cooling Aftershave

• 1/2 cup witch hazel
• 2 tbsps of vodka
• 1 tbsp of dried mint
• 1 tbsp of dried lavender

Mix all ingredients and store in dark cool place for 2 weeks. After the 2 weeks, strain liquid and discard solids. To use: Splash on face after shaving.

How to Make a Soothing Aftershave

This easy to make aftershave is sure to soothe any man’s skin. Give him a personalized gift from the heart. We are sure it will become his favorite.

• 3 tablespoons Witch Hazel
• 5 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 5 tablespoons Orange flower water
• 15 drops Bergamot essential/fragrance oil
• 10 drops Lemon essential/fragrance oil
• 8 drops Neroli essential/fragrance oil

Combine all the ingredients into a bottle, shake well. Set aside for 1 week. Shake once a day. Store in a cool dark area.

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