Shaving is a daily task, so choosing an organic and toxin-free shaving cream can help you avoid harmful chemicals. Plus, there's something truly special about using a personalized shaving cream!
You can give your shaving cream a masculine touch by adding tough-guy herbs like ginseng, cinnamon, and fenugreek.
No need to smell like a floral bouquet just because you created your own shaving cream. Here are five exceptional recipes that will make every shave a delightful experience:
# Citrus Blast:Ingredients:1 cup shea butter
2 vitamin E capsules
1 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons baking soda
A few drops of citronella essential oil
A few drops of orange essential oil
MethodMelt the shea butter and olive oil together and stir to combine. Once cool, mix in the vitamin E and essential oils. Gradually add the baking soda while whipping the mixture until it reaches a creamy consistency. Bottle it and store in the refrigerator.
# Guts and Ginseng:Ingredients:1 cup shea butter
2 vitamin E capsules
1 cup sweet almond oil
1 tablespoon finely powdered ginseng
2 tablespoons baking soda
MethodMelt the shea butter and sweet almond oil together, stirring until incorporated. Once the mixture cools, add the vitamin E and whip in the baking soda to achieve a fluffy, creamy texture. Bottle it and store in the refrigerator.
# Finely Fennel:Ingredients:1 cup cocoa butter
1 cup olive oil
2 vitamin E capsules
1 tablespoon finely powdered fennel
2 tablespoons baking soda
MethodMelt the cocoa butter and olive oil together, stirring until well combined. Once cool, add the vitamin E capsules. Gradually add the baking soda while whipping to achieve a creamy, fluffy consistency. Bottle it and store in the refrigerator.
# Sinful Cinnamon:
Ingredients:1 cup aloe vera gel
1 cup castile soap (or any oil-based soap)
2 tablespoons sweet almond oil
A few drops of cinnamon essential oil or 2 teaspoons powdered cinnamon
MethodDissolve the soap in about half a cup of water to create a thick, soapy solution. Add the aloe vera gel and sweet almond oil, mixing well. Finally, add cinnamon essential oil or powdered cinnamon. Bottle it and store in the refrigerator.
# Famously Fenugreek:
Ingredients:1 cup organic shampoo
1 cup organic cream conditioner
Fenugreek powder
MethodMix the shampoo, conditioner, and fenugreek powder together until you achieve a thick, foamy consistency. Whip the mixture with an electric eggbeater or manually to get the right texture. Bottle it and store in the refrigerator.