Are you ready to have smooth skin after shaving with this amazing homemade cream? For sure, especially since you will avoid the multiple chemical substances found in commercial products.
Studies show that parabens and phthalates, which are frequently used in personal care and beauty products, are potential endocrine disruptors. These disruptors can not only affect your body but can also impact the fetus during development for pregnant women.
With a homemade shaving cream, however, you can avoid these potential concerns. This recipe nourishes and protects sensitive skin while providing a smooth shave. It can be used for both men and women, and you will love how soft your skin feels, knowing you are using healthy ingredients.
How to Prepare
Using a small pot, melt the raw shea butter and coconut oil over very low heat on the stove. Stir until completely melted. Raw shea butter is amazing because it is extremely moisturizing and, when applied to the skin, provides immediate softness and smoothness. It is also a significant source of anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor compounds.
You can’t go wrong with coconut oil. Not only is it a superfood, but coconut oil is a super-moisturizer that contains many anti-aging benefits that protect the skin from free radicals.
Next, we will add olive oil or grape seed oil and mix until completely combined. Remove from heat. Olive oil is excellent for preventing dry skin and contains moisturizing vitamin E. Grape seed oil is also a great source of vitamin E and is packed with hydrating fatty acids.
Transfer the mixture to a medium-sized bowl and place it in the refrigerator until it becomes solid. Remove the mixture from the refrigerator. Using a hand mixer or an electric mixer, beat until fluffy; about 3-5 minutes.
Now, add the Castile soap and mix until fully combined. Castile soap is the perfect ingredient to add a bit of texture and is a natural soap without chemical substances.
Once the mixture has a beautiful fluffy texture, add the essential oils. You can add 10 drops of both lavender and chamomile. Lavender oil rejuvenates the skin, slows down aging with powerful antioxidants, and alleviates eczema and psoriasis. Chamomile has amazing benefits, helping to improve circulation and reduce muscle pain.
Now you have your own homemade shaving cream, free of chemicals, that your skin will love!
Using a spoon, transfer the shaving cream into a glass jar with a lid and store it in a cool, dry place. You can even keep it in the refrigerator. To preserve it, be careful not to let water into the container while using it. Simply wipe your hands with a towel before taking out the shaving cream. Since we are using oils, it may make the shower or bath a bit slippery, so please be careful.
Usage Tips
You might expect a lot of lather. This homemade shaving cream does not lather. It is more like a cream or lotion and should be applied in a thin layer. There are a few things you can do to ensure a good shave, such as using a quality and clean razor.
Once you are in the shower, wait a few minutes before starting to allow your skin to soften. Rinse the blades throughout the shaving process to keep them clean. Using a cup of warm or hot water in the shower can make rinsing the razor a bit easier.
DESCRIPTION
This natural shaving cream recipe nourishes and protects sensitive skin while providing a good shave. It can be used for both men and women, and you will love how soft your skin feels, knowing you are using healthy ingredients.
INGREDIENTS
– 1/2 cup unrefined coconut oil
– 1/2 cup pure shea butter
– 2 tablespoons olive oil or grape seed oil
– 2 tablespoons liquid Castile soap
– 10-20 drops of essential oils of lavender or chamomile
INSTRUCTIONS
Using a small pot, melt the shea butter and coconut oil over very low heat on the stove. Stir until completely melted.
Add the olive oil or grape seed oil and mix until fully combined. Remove from heat.
Transfer the mixture to a medium-sized bowl and place it in the refrigerator until it becomes solid.
Remove the mixture from the refrigerator. Using a hand mixer or an electric mixer, beat the mixture until fluffy; about 3-5 minutes.
Add the Castile soap and mix.
Add the essential oil and mix until fully combined and fluffy.
