These homemade after shaves are particularly good for men with sensitive skin and for young men who just start to shave. It is effective but very gentle & helps to control and prevent razor burn. These are plenty of woody and masculine smelling essential oils are acceptable to even the most masculine tastes.
Many commercially prepared after shave have sickly, cloying, or overpowering scents. The after shave recipes included here are perfumed only with pure essential oils and provide more subtle, pleasing and delicate fragrances. They tone the skin and close the pores, keeping the skin in good condition. Here is some Home made after shave balm.
AFTER SHAVE BALM OF SANDAL WOOD AND VETTIVER
The sweet, woody and musky aroma of sandalwood is a particular favorite in after shave. Sandalwood is a natural bactericide and soothes the skin after shaving. Vetivert has a deep, earthy aroma that blends beautifully with the sandalwood, which creates a strong, deep male fragrance. It is suitable for all skin types and is particularly good for young men who just begins to shave.
Effective Skin Care Products
1 tbsp (20ml) high proof vodka
8 drops sandalwood
6 drops vetivert
3 drops neroli
4 tbsp (50ml) witch hazel
6 tbsp (100ml) rose water
Pour the vodka into a 200ml glass bottle. Add the essential oil, one by one carefully, and shake vigorously until the oils dissolve.
Add the witch hazel and shake well. Then add the rose water and shake again.
Label the bottle and the Sandalwood and Vetivert, now After shave is ready to use.
Make sure to shake the bottle before using each time to disperse the oil.
AFTER SHAVE BALM OF Cedar wood and Juniper
Cedar wood is the most popular amongst men and is much used in men's toiletries. The astringent and antiseptic properties of cedar wood, together with its masculine aroma, make it the only choice for a homemade after shave.
1 tbsp (20ml) high proof vodka
8 drops cedar wood
6 drops cypress
3 drops juniper
4 tbsp (50ml) witch hazel
6 tbsp (100ml) orange flower water
Pour the vodka into a 200ml glass bottle. Carefully add the essential oil, one by one, and shake vigorously until the oils have dissolved.
Add the witch hazel and shake well. Then add the orange flower water and shake again.
Label the bottle and the after shave is ready to use.
Make sur to shake the bottle before using each time to disperse the oil.
You may feel the difference your self after using this naturally prepared after shave balm.
