We had a poll for our subscribers and they voted for buttery instead of foamy, so… lo and behold, here is our DIY Shave Butter that you can make at home in just 10 minutes!
Whether you’ve got dry or sensitive skin, coarse or fine hair, this all-natural shave butter recipe with essential oils will give you a smooth, buttery cream to leave your skin looking and feeling great. Made with natural, skin-friendly ingredients, this lightweight shave butter will keep your skin moisturized while shaving close and will help keep razor burn away.
Remove the toxins and make shaving more fun with this homemade shave butter!
What I Love About This Shave Butter
I love how versatile this shave butter is. I use this on my legs, and my husband uses this for his face! Plus, it can double as a soap. Such an awesome recipe!!
What’s in This DIY Shave Butter?
Melt and Pour Glycerin Soap
The melt and pour glycerin soap helps the shave butter achieve that smooth glide and keeps the recipe from being too thick. The soap is also naturally cleansing and moisturizing for the skin.
Water
We added water to this recipe to keep it from being too thick and heavy. Water helps the shave butter achieve a softer consistency for easy application.
Coconut Oil
Aside from being very hydrating and nourishing, Coconut Oil helps create a very creamy and fluffy shave butter.
Geogard ECT Preservative (Optional)
Since we used water in this recipe, it is best to use an all-natural preservative like Geogard ECT to extend the recipe’s shelf life.
Cypress Essential Oil
Cypress Essential Oil has powerful antimicrobial properties that can soothe various skin conditions like acne, rashes, and rosacea. It also has a calming aroma that eases stress.
Head Soothing Essential Oil Blend
Though initially formulated to soothe headaches, Head Soothing Essential Oil Blend is also infused with essential oils that work well for the skin.
Things to Remember When Using This Recipe
Always dilute an essential oil when using it on the skin. This essential oil recipe is unlikely to cause skin irritation when diluted properly. If the oil has been oxidized (left with the cap off for long periods of time) it is more likely to cause skin irritation. Check out this dilution chart for diluting this essential oil properly.
Some essential oil recipes are not generally safe to use if you are pregnant. Consult your doctor prior to use.
This recipe is safe to use with kids aged 2+.
For more information on using essential oils with cats, check out this blog post.
For more information on using essential oils with dogs, check out this blog post.
We don’t recommend ingesting essential oils unless under the direction of a doctor certified in aromatherapy. For more information on why we don’t ingest essential oils check out this blog post.
*Please note: This post is a compilation of suggestions made by those that have extensively used essential oils and has not been verified scientifically with clinical tests nor reviewed by medical experts. It is anecdotal information and should be treated as such. For serious medical concerns, please consult your doctor. The statements given in this blog post have not been verified by the FDA
DIY Shave Butter Recipe
DIY Shave Butter Recipe with Essential Oils
Time: 10 minutes
Est. Shelf Life: Up to 6 weeks
Yield: ~2 fl oz
Dilution Rate: 1%
Ingredients
0.5 oz melt and pour soap base
⅛ cup water
⅛ cup coconut oil (solid)
4 drops Cypress Essential Oil
6 drops Head Soothing Essential Oil Blend
0.014 oz Geogard ECT Preservative (optional)
Directions
- Heat the soap and water in a double boiler on medium heat. Allow the soap to slowly dissolve into the water. Keep an eye on it as it will bubble over if it gets too hot.
- Once the soap is melted, add a preservative, stir the mixture and set aside. Allow it to cool until it becomes a gel-like consistency.
- In a separate bowl, add essential oils and coconut oil. Use a hand mixer to whip up the oils.
- As you whip the coconut/essential oil mixture, slowly add the soap mixture.
- Store in an airtight container the mixture will quickly thicken to a more buttery consistency. To use, apply a small amount of shaving butter to wet skin. Shave. Rinse away.
Great for Both Ladies and Gentlemen!
Say goodbye to razor bumps and dry skin! You can even choose your own essential oil to customize the aroma. What essential oil will you use? We’d love to hear about it on social media with @fromsimplyearth and in the comments below!
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