doTERRA DIY Shaving Cream & After Shave

By gwendee1

The men in our lives need a little pampering too. Why not make a few things to stick in his stocking for Christmas morning?

Ingredients

• What you’ll need:
• For Shaving Cream
• 1/3 cup Shea butter
• 1/3 cup coconut oil
• 1/8 cup olive oil
• 30 drops essential oils of your choice {see below for recipe ideas}
• For Aftershave
• 1-1/2 ounces distilled water
• 1-1/2 ounces witch hazel or other hydrosol
• 1 tsp vegetable glycerine
• 3-5 drops vitamin E {optional, as preservative}
• 12 drops essential oils {see below for recipe ideas}

Preparation

Step 1

What you’ll do:

For Shaving Cream

Melt butters & oils in sauce pan over low heat until melted {or use double boiler method}
Remove from heat and add 30 drops essential oils of your choice.

Set aside to cool – you can move onto the aftershave and come back to this

Once completely hard, whip the mixture with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.

Store in airtight container with lid.

To use spread on skin & shave normally. Rinse well with warm water. Enjoy smooth, baby-soft skin!

For Aftershave

Combine all ingredients in a 4 ounce spray bottle. Shake vigorously to combine.
To use spray directly onto your skin after shaving. Pat into skin.

Manly: 3 drops Cedarwood, 2 drops Frankincense, 3 drops Bergamot*
Outdoor Fresh: 3 drops Cedarwood, 2 drops Coriander, 2 drops White Fir
Deep Peace: 1 drop Vetiver, 1 drop Patchouli, 3 drops Sandalwood
Bright & Spicy: 7 drops Lemon, 1 drop Ginger, 1 drop Clove
Mister Clean: 4 drops Bergamot*, 2 drops Black Pepper, 2 drops Patchouli

*It’s best to use Bergamot in wash-off products due to the photo-toxic concerns! So if you choose a recipe with Bergamot – use it in the shaving cream NOT the aftershave!