First, we should all agree that there is a certain level of satisfaction in using things you made yourself. You know you feel pride and excitement knowing that you could create it – and that it works. So, for all of you who want to avoid using products that don’t feel good, don’t smell perfect, or are just too expensive, we’ve created a recipe for some homemade shaving creams you’ll going to enjoy.
You’ll notice that the majority of the ingredients are likely to be found in your kitchen cabinet. Even if you don’t use them, we suggest checking with your wife/girlfriend/mother before going to the shops. They seem to have certain hidden places where all the ingredients anyone might ever need are placed. It’s all a matter of knowing where to look.
So Here Are Five Homemade Shaving Cream Recipes That You Can Make At Home:
Recipe No.1: Homemade Shaving Cream With Coconut Oil and Shea Butter
All You Need For This Homemade Shaving Cream Are A Couple Of Ingredients:
- ⅔ Cup coconut oil
- ⅔ Cup Shea butter or Shea nut oil
- ¼ Cup olive or grapeseed oil
- 10-20 Drops of your favorite essential oil/oil blend
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- Includes 2 vitamin E capsules (optional)
When it comes to what you’ll be using to make this, we recommend a double boiler for the best results. And if you don’t have one, it’s simple to make: all you need is a medium pot and a smaller glass bowl. Place the bowl on top of the pot and fill it with a few inches of water. Check that the top of the bowl is not touching the water; if it is, pour some of it out. When the water begins to boil, the ingredients in the top bowl will be slowly melted.
Recipe Instructions:
Melt the coconut oil and Shea nut oil/Shea butter together in a mixing bowl until the mixture is homogeneous.
Tip: Break the Shea butter into smaller pieces before adding it to help it melt quicker.
- When that’s done, turn off the heat and stir in ¼ cup olive oil or grapeseed oil.
- The next step is to add 10-20 drops of essential oils, based on how strong you want the scent to be. Because you’ll be using it for a long time, make sure you like the smell.
- Give it a good stir, then put it in the refrigerator to harden. It doesn’t have to be hard; it just has to be no longer liquid.
- Remove the blend from the refrigerator and mix in the contents of the two vitamin E capsules and two teaspoons of baking soda that you had previously prepared. The next step is to whip it for about 3 minutes with a mixer.
You’re done. That’s it. Piece of cake, right? All that remains is to transfer your homemade shaving cream to an airtight container and store it in your bathroom cabinet – you are now ready for the best shaving experience ever.
Recipe No.2: Homemade Shaving Cream With Honey
This one is natural, inexpensive, and easy to create – and everybody will enjoy the feeling of using it. All you need are the following ingredients to make it:
- ¼ Cup liquid castile soap
- ¼ Cup honey
- 10 Drops of essential oils
- ½ Cup oil
Recipe Instructions:
- When we said it was very easy, we meant it. You have to combine the ingredients in a mixing bowl and whisk rapidly for several minutes.
- After they have completely emulsified, the only thing left to do is transfer them to a pump or a squeeze bottle. And the best part is that you just need a pea-sized amount per shave, and it never expires!
Recipe No.3: Homemade Shaving Cream With Coconut Oil And The Essential Oils
If nothing else, this one is always a good backup plan. You most likely have the ingredients in your kitchen cabinet; it’s very simple to make, and you’ll use it for a long time. No need to say that it will make your skin feel wonderful (did you ever imagine this could happen with a cream you made yourself?). So here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 Oz handmade soap (non-Castile is preferable for this – it will thicken it)
- 1 Cup water
- 2 Tbsp fractionated coconut oil
- 10 Tsp essential oils of choice
Recipe Instructions:
- Fill a saucepan with a cup of water and shave 1 oz of soap into it. Place it on low heat and wait for it to melt into a nice blend.
- Remove from the stove and add the fractionated coconut oil and essential oils of your choice. When it comes to the amount, the same law applies: the more you add, the stronger the fragrance.
- Put it in a foam pump, and it’s ready to use. Isn’t it simple?
Recipe No.4: Homemade Shaving Cream With Shampoo Or Conditioner
We have the only suggestion for this one to use a shampoo or conditioner made with natural, organic ingredients. Using a lot of chemicals on your skin is never a good idea, in our opinion. You might also try making your shampoo by using a little of it in this recipe. Anyway, the ingredients are as follows:
- 3/4 cup organic conditioner
- 1/4 cup organic shampoo
- 4 tbsp sweet almond or fractionated coconut oil
- 10 drops of your favorite essential oils
Recipe Instructions:
- Combine all of the ingredients and put them in a foam pump or a jar.
- Shake before use.
Recipe No.5: Homemade Shaving Cream With Aloe Vera
You’ve already heard hundreds of times how beneficial Aloe Vera is for skin, not just shaving products. It seems almost every skincare product today wants to include it on their ingredient list – and with good reason. Aloe Vera is one of the most useful plants out there, and you can’t go wrong with it. According to one study, Aloe vera has antibacterial properties. Using it in a natural homemade shaving cream can only be a good thing.
You Will Need The Following Items:
- 1/4 cup Aloe Vera gel (pick the one you know is good for your skin)
- 1/4 cup Castile liquid soap (or melt 1oz in 1 cup water)
- 2 tbsp sweet almond oil
- Half a cup of filtered water
- 10 drops of your favourite essential oils
Recipe Instructions:
- Combine all of the ingredients and put them in a foam pump or a jar.
- Remember to shake before each use vigorously.
Tips For A Good Shave
- Use a high-quality, easy-to-clean razor.
- Shave at the end of your shower/bath so that your skin’s pores have plenty of time to warm up.
- While shaving, rinse the blades as needed. In the shower, keep a little cup of water to swish the razor in or wipe it with a wet washcloth.
- Please keep in mind that this homemade shaving cream does not lather and should be applied in a thin layer. The texture is similar to that of shaving oil and shaving cream.
The Bottom Line
The ingredients in these recipes are shelf-stable for a long time without the addition of a preservative. However, once water gets into the jar, the products will spoil even quicker. Before scooping out the homemade shaving cream, pat your hands dry with a towel hanging outside the shower.
These formulas may make the tub/shower floor slippery. They usually don’t if you just shave with what you need. Take extra precautions or try using a non-slip surface, such as a bath mat.
