Make your own chemical-free DIY Essential Oil Aftershave right at home!
Aftershaves are products many people use on an almost daily basis. But they contain a slew of chemicals and artificial fragrances that are not only dangerous for health in the long term but also irritating to freshly shaven skin.
By making your own DIY essential oil aftershave, you’ll be saving money plus being healthy! It’s even so easy to make an aftershave. All you need are just 5 ingredients! Yep only 5!
Essential oils have numerous benefits for skin after it’s shaved. Here they are:
- Soothe freshly shaven skin
- Antibacterial properties
- Prevent razor burn
- Prevent ingrown hairs
- Have great natural fragrances
- And more!
Essential Oil Scent Combinations for Aftershave
- Woodsy: Sandalwood + Frankincense
- Manly: Cedarwood + Patchouli + Vetiver
- Fresh: Peppermint + Lemon
- Soothing: Lavender + Chamomile
- Feminine: Lavender + Geranium
How to Make a DIY Essential Oil Aftershave
What you need
- 4 tbsp witch hazel (where to get it)
- 1 tsp almond oil (where to get it)
- 1 tsp vegetable glycerin (where to get it)
- 1 capsule vitamin e oil (where to get it)
- 9 drops lemongrass essential oil (where to get it)
- 5 drops rosemary essential oil (where to get it)
- Flip top bottle (where to get it)
Directions
- Into the flip top bottle, add 2 tbsp of witch hazel, ½ tsp of almond oil and ½ tsp vegetable glycerin.
- Next, carefully add 8 drops of lemongrass essential oil and 5 drops of rosemary essential oil.
- Close the bottle and shake it well to combine everything.
- Your DIY Essential Oil Aftershave is ready! Store in the bathroom cabinet and shake well before use. Do not get any water or other contaminants into it. It may last 2-3 months or more but you’ll probably finish it before then!
- To use, rub a few drops or a suitable amount between your palms and dab on the newly shaved area. Then when it dries, you may apply moisturizer. Want to be all natural? Use a dollop of shea butter to moisturize!
