My Homemade Shaving Cream With Essential Oils will keep your skin feeling silky smooth and give you the closest shave ever. There’s no need to spend a lot of money on luxury shaving creams when you can make your own amazing non-toxic version!
Good shaving cream can elevate your look and help you feel confident. Razors always work better when they have a lubricant between the blades and the skin. This extra step can eliminate razor burn, skin irritation, and ingrown hairs. You’re going to love this simple DIY!
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Get Your Best Shave Ever
Shaving is easy for some people, but others struggle with skin irritation and unsightly bumps. Sometimes, a simple change in technique can make a huge difference. Here are a few tips to help you look your best.
Use Quality Razors
Cheap razors can be harsh on the skin for many reasons. The blades tend to dull after one or two shaves, so you have to apply more pressure to get the hair shaved. This can lead to an increase in cuts, and it wastes a lot of time!
These razors can drain your budget because they need replacing more often as they easily break. If you can, invest in a better quality razor. It will save you money over time.
Perfect Your Technique
There is a right and a wrong way to shave. For one, you should always shave when your skin is damp. Warm water helps soften the hair and makes it more pliable.
Second, you should always shave in the direction the hair is growing to reduce pulling. Last, take your time! Shaving quickly leads to razor cuts and those unsightly red bumps.
These small changes can add up and make a big difference, primarily if you’re used to just rushing through your routine.
If you have sensitive skin, you may need more than just soap and water. This shaving cream is a beautiful addition to your shower routine, but if you need something extra, my Natural Aftershave Lotion helps soothe irritated skin.
Homemade Body Care Ingredients
After a lot of experimenting, I figured out what ingredients create a fluffy, silky smooth homemade shaving cream. Here’s what you need to add to your shopping cart.
Coconut Oil: I’m sure you’ve heard of coconut oil as a moisturizer. It seeps into the skin and creates a long-lasting hydrating effect.
Coconut oil is a multi-tasker because it also can help heal wounds by increasing collagen in the skin. (1) This cost-effective ingredient is a must for any DIY stash!
Shea Butter: Shea butter is one of my favorite moisturizers. It’s unique because it’s the only natural moisturizer that whips up!
You can double your product by including this ingredient, and the whipped effect feels luxurious. Shea butter helps with anti-aging, keeps moisture in, and it can even help heal eczema. (2)
Carrier Oil or Mama Z’s Essential Oil Base: Carrier oils add an extra dose of moisture, but they also help the essential oils disperse evenly. There are many suitable carrier oils, such as sweet almond, jojoba, fractioned coconut, and grapeseed oil.
All are fantastic choices, but my favorite option is my oil base. I created this recipe when I was pregnant, and it helped keep my skin supple! It contains a mixture of carrier oils that are ultra-hydrating and great for the skin. I highly recommend keeping a batch on hand!
Essential Oils for Shaving
This shaving cream makes the perfect present for the man in your life, so here are a few EOs considered to smell masculine.
If you’re making this shaving cream for a lady, here are some feminine scents that are always popular.
Stay clear of aggravating, caustic “hot” oils like clove, oregano, lemongrass, and cinnamon.
Homemade Shaving Cream How-to
This recipe requires a little elbow grease, so get your best whisk ready! I’ve suggested some ingredient quantities to get you started, but don’t feel like you have to stick to them!
You can vary the amounts based on your personal needs and still have a fantastic product. If you want to experiment, you can add aloe vera or organic unscented liquid castile soap. Have fun, be creative, and try different things until you find what works for you!
Homemade Shaving Cream
Equipment
- Double boiler OR glass jar OR measuring cup
- Stand mixer OR hand mixer OR immersion blender
- Glass jar for storage
Materials
- ¼ cup coconut oil, extra-virgin AND unrefined
- ¼ cup unrefined shea butter
- ⅛ cup carrier oil OR Mama Z's Essential Oil Base *
- 48 drops essential oils **
Instructions
- Use a double boiler, or make one by setting a glass jar or measuring cup in a medium pot with 1-2 inches of water. Bring the water to boiling, then turn down to med/med-high.
- Cool the mixture until it reaches a soft consistency and is able to be mixed.
- Use an electric mixer of your choice [stand, hand, or stick blender] to whip the mixture into stiff peaks. The amount of mixing time will change depending on how hard the mixture is.
- Add the essential oils while whipping. Store in an airtight glass container in the bathroom.
Notes
- Bay rum
- Black pepper
- Cedarwood
- Clove
- Cyprus
- Eucalyptus
- Ginger
- Lavender
- Lime
- Orange
- Peppermint
- Sandalwood
- Thyme
- Vanilla CO2 or oleoresin
- Vetiver
- Clary Sage
- Frankincense
- Geranium
- Helichrysum
- Lavender
- Rose
- Rosemary
- Ylang Ylang
Step One: Melt the Moisturizers
Fill a saucepan with 1-2 inches of water and place over medium-low heat. Add the coconut oil, shea butter, and carrier oil to a double boiler or glass jar. Place in the saucepan to melt.
When the ingredients are melted, remove them from heat and cool until it reaches a soft consistency.
Step Two: Whip the Shaving Cream
Using a whisk, whip the shaving cream until light and fluffy.
Step Three: Add Essential Oils
While whipping the mixture, add essential oils. Start with 10 drops, and adjust to your liking. Once your mixture has doubled, place it in an airtight glass jar and store it in a cool place.
Use as you would any other shaving cream!
TIPS FOR HOMEMADE SHAVE CREAM
- This product lasts longer if you keep water out of it. I recommend drying your hand before taking some or using a scoop.
- Please use caution in the shower because it tends to make the shower/tub floor slippery.
- Be careful when using around sinks, as coconut oil can clog drains.
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20523108/
- https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/jocd.12199
