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Shaving is an essential part of many people’s grooming routines. But we also know how commercial shaving creams are filled with harsh chemicals, artificial fragrances, and many unnecessary additives. This is where the idea of making your shaving cream comes up as the best option.
It is a fantastic solution to control the ingredients and enjoy a healthier shaving experience. In this blog, we will be diving into the details of making shaving cream on your own. From discussing the benefits of DIY shaving cream to different recipes, we will cover it all. So, let’s dive in and learn more about them.
Benefits of DIY Shaving Cream
Before we dive into the various DIY homemade shaving cream recipes, let us share with you some of the best benefits of DIY shaving cream. So, here are the reasons why you might decide to make simple DIY shaving cream at home.
- Cost Savings:- One of the biggest benefits of making a shaving cream on your own is the cost savings. Many market-based shaving creams are quite expensive. This is where making your shaving cream is cheaper.
- Customization:- The shaving you will buy from the market will have fixed ingredients. You are limited to what the brands choose to make the shaving cream. This is where when you make DIY shaving cream at home, you can modify the scent and other ingredients as per your taste.
- Quality Control:- Making your own shaving creams forces you to use nothing but the best of high-quality ingredients. Other shaving creams may use low ingredients that can cause harm to your skin. But that’s with your DIY shaving cream, it guarantees you ingredients you are comfortable with.
- Convenience:- When making shaving cream for the first time at home, things could become a little messy. However, if you have the materials, you can produce enough homemade shaving cream at home to last you up to a whole year in bulk.
Recipe 1: DIY Shaving Cream with Castile Soap
Castile soap is an amazing ingredient when it comes to making DIY shaving cream. This recipe will give you a rich and creamy lather that helps you enjoy a smoother shave. All you need is a handful of ingredients and with just a few steps you will be able to make shaving cream with castile soap.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Coconut Oil (find organic coconut oil here)
- 1/4 cup liquid Castile Soap (find it here)
- 2 Tbsp Shea Butter (find unrefined Shea Butter here)
- 2 tsp Baking Soda
Instructions
- Melt the coconut oil and shea butter using a double boiler method.
- Stir them occasionally to combine.
- Now remove the mixture from the heat and allow it to cool off.
- Add liquid castile soap and baking soda to the mixture.
- Using a whisker, whip the mixture until it becomes fluffy.
- Transfer the whipped shaving cream to a clean, airtight container.
- To use, scoop out a small amount and apply to damp skin, lathering gently with your hands or a shaving brush.
Recipe 2: Homemade Shaving Cream With Coconut Oil
Most shaving creams contain artificial fragrances, but when you follow this DIY shaving cream recipe with coconut oil, you enjoy both fragrance and moisturization altogether. This shaving cream requires just a handful of ingredients and is quite easy to make. Here’s how you can make it.
Ingredients
- 2 x tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 x tablespoon shea butter
- 1-2 x drops essential oil (optional, for scent)
Instructions
- Melt the coconut oil and shea butter in the microwave or on the hob.
- Remove from heat. Stir in essential oils (if you are using them).
- Pour the mixture into a container, let it cool, and solidify.
- At this point you can use your recipe like a shaving lotion, or you can whip it for a few minutes using a handheld whisk to create a shaving cream.
Recipe 3: DIY Shaving Cream with Baking Soda
If you are looking for a homemade shaving cream that nourishes or protects your sensitive skin then this recipe is your perfect pick. All the ingredients used in this recipe offer ultimate nourishment to your skin and are suitable for all skin types. Here’s what you need to make DIY shaving cream with baking soda.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup Shea Butter
- 2/3 Coconut Oil
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- 10-20 drops of your favorite DoTerra Essential Oils
- 2 tablespoons of Baking Soda
- 6 drops of vitamin E optional
Instructions
- Melt Shea Butter and Coconut Oil in a double boiler.
- Mix in Olive Oil and your doTerra and stir together.
- Stir in the Baking Soda and then set in the fridge until it cools and hardens (usually a couple of hours).
- When hardened mix up with a mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer to an airtight container. Should last for up to 3 months.
Recipe 4: Homemade Shaving Cream With Aloe Vera
Aloe vera is already a very popular skincare ingredient that is soothing and hydrating. So, this makes it one amazing ingredient to make DIY shaving cream. All you need is just three ingredients and this shaving cream will give you a smooth shave and leave your skin feeling soft and supple. Here’s how you can make it.
Ingredients
- 1/2 c pure aloe vera gel
- 1/2 c sweet almond oil
- 25-30 drops of lavender essential oil, optional
Instructions
- Measure the aloe vera gel and sweet almond oil and pour them into a bowl.
- Scrape the measuring cup with a spatula to clean the remaining ingredients from it.
- Whisk the gel and the oil together.
- Add the essential oil and whisk it in.
- Pour the mixture into an airtight storage container.
Conclusion
In conclusion, making your DIY shaving creams is always better than putting your skin at risk by using those market-based shaving creams that burn a hole in your pocket. So, go ahead and try these recipes, and share your experience with us. We assure you, that once you have been attempting these homemade shaving creams, you will never go back to store-bought shaving cream again.
