How to Make Almond Oil Shaving Cream
If you are tired of the side effects of the chemicals and artificial scents used in commercially prepared shaving creams, try making your own, eco-friendly almond oil shaving cream. The natural oils and herbs used in this recipe are not only cheap but will also sooth your skin and leave behind a mild, spicy scent.
Things Required:
– 2 tbsp. almond oil
– 1/4 cup stearic acid
– 1 tbsp. Shea butter
– 1 cup hot distilled water
– 1 tbsp. Borax
– 2 tbsp. grated castile soap
– 1/4 cup of aloe vera gel
– 6 drops bergamot essential oil
– 6 drops clove essential oil
– Double boiler
– Stick blender or hand whisk
– Airtight jar or container
Instructions
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Simmer water in a double boiler and pour two tablespoons of almond oil in the upper bowl and allow it to warm.
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When the almond oil is a bit hot, add ¼ cup of stearic acid and one tablespoon of shea butter to the double boiler and continue to heat the mixture for a few minutes, until it turns clear. Keep on stirring the concoction constantly as you heat it.
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Once the oil and acid mixture turns transparent, remove it from the heat and allow it to cool a bit.
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Meanwhile, heat one cup of distilled water in a saucepan. Add two tablespoons of grated castile soap and one tablespoon of borax powder to the hot distilled water.
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Stir the water and soap mixture over low heat until the soap flakes and borax dissolve completely.
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Remove the mixture from the heat, add ¼ cup of aloe vera gel to it and set aside to allow the mixture to cool to lukewarm.
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When the water and soap concoction is cool enough, drizzle it into the oil and acid mixture, stirring constantly with a stick blender or a hand whisk.
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Blend the above mixture for a couple of minutes and then add six drops each of clove essential oil and bergamot essential oil. Whisk again to combine thoroughly.
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Your almond oil shaving cream is ready. Allow it to cool completely before you ladle it into an airtight jar or container.
