DIY Aftershave Balm

Over a year ago, Tad started using shaving soap, a brush, and a safety razor instead of an electric razor.  He loves this method (very manly).  Here’s what he uses: razor / stand / brush. We buy the soap here, but I made the pre-shave oil and the aftershave balm myself.  The pre-shave oil is a mixture of equal parts castor oil and olive oil, but I will share the recipe for the aftershave balm today!


Aftershave balm soothes the skin after shaving and makes the skin so soft.  It’s wonderful for providing relief if there are any little nicks from shaving.

This balm is really a lotion, and it’s not just for men!  It’s lovely for legs after shaving too!

You can add essential oils to this if you want.  Really nice additions would be sandalwood, rosemary, frankincense, or eucalyptus. 

DIY Aftershave Balm

 

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Soothing to the skin after shaving, this aftershave balm is easy to make (and nice for legs as well as the face)!

Author: Aliesha @ Feathers in Our Nest

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup shea butter
• ⅓ cup coconut oil
• ¼ cup olive oil

Instructions

1. Combine ingredients in a quart mason jar. Place jar inside a heavy saucepan or pot filled with a few inches of water.
2. Heat water on stovetop, stirring mixture inside jar until it is fully melted.
3. Remove from heat and pour mixture (Carefully! Jar will be hot!) into the base of a stand mixer or a metal mixing bowl.
4. Chill in the fridge until it is opaque in color but still soft. (Think, consistency of Crisco.)
5. Whip the mixture for several minutes with a stand or hand mixer. It should resemble frosting.
6. Add any essential oils desired (suggested: sandalwood, rosemary, frankincense, or eucalyptus) and whip again.
7. Ready to use right away! Store in a glass jar.

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