This amazing homemade shaving cream with natural lubricants and essential oils improves razor glide for a close, comfortable shave and will leave skin silky smooth and moisturized. Makes a perfect homemade gift for men and women alike. Oh, and don’t forget to make a jar for yourself ;-).

Foto: flickr.com/photos/scottfeldstein/441061994

You will need

1/3 cup shea butter
1/3 cup coconut oil
1/4 cup Fractionated Coconut Oil
5 drops Sandalwood essential oil (optional, but highly recommended)
5 drops Peppermint essential oil ( “ )
5 drops Melaleuca essential oil ( “ )
Large mouth jar or other container

Benefits of using Essential Oils for your skin

• Melaleuca (Tea Tree) essential oil has strong cleansing properties. Research has shown Melaleuca to be effective against acne.
• Peppermint works great for toning the skin and prevents clogging of pores.
• Sandalwood essential oils is great for softening the skin, relieve itching, and to clear complexion.

Directions

1. Place all ingredients except for essential oils in double boiler (or glass bowl in a larger pot with about an inch of boiling water). Stir until melted.
2. Once melted, remove from heat and let sit 3 minutes.
3. Add essential oils and stir until combined.
4. Let shaving cream rest until hard (can be put in the refrigerator to speed up the cooling process).
5. Using hand or stand mixer, whip shaving cream until light and fluffy.
6. Place in container of choice.

Tips for even better homemade shaving cream

• Choose organic ingredients when possible
• You can find most of the ingredients in your local health food store or online at amazon
• We only use 100% pure essential oils of the best quality. Find out what we recommend here.

Recipe adapted from https://doterra.com/US/en/blog-products