When I visit my fin-laws I find all sorts of homemade products tucked away in the cabinets. My mother in-law makes juices, teas, ointments and more.
Using natural ingredients to make homemade products is something our family has steered away from. We succumbed to the convenience of store-bought items full of chemicals and nasty ingredients.
I started our venture back into “homemade” with shaving cream. This recipe uses only four ingredients and is easy to whip up.
DIY Shaving Cream
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup coconut oil
- 1/3 cup shea butter
- 2 tablespoons olive, jojoba or sweet almond oil
- 2 tablespoons liquid castile soap
Instructions
Step 1: In small saucepan, melt shea butter and coconut oil over the lowest heat setting over the stove. Stir occasionally until fully melted.
Step 2: Add olive oil and stir until fully blended. Remove from heat.
Step 3: Transfer mixture to a medium-sized bowl or any size jar and place in the fridge until it’s solid.
Step 4: Remove from fridge and get ready to whip it up. If it’s in a jar you’ll need to transfer it to a medium-sized bowl first. Whip using a hand mixer or stand mixer. Scrape sides down as needed. Add castile soap and whip until fluffy ~ about 3-4 minutes depending on how cold your mixture is.
Step 5: Spoon shaving cream into an airtight container and store in a cool, dry place.
To use, apply a thin layer to skin and shave. Makes about 4-6 ounces whipped.
NOTE:
The ingredients in this recipe are shelf stable for quite a long time on their own without a preservative. However, if water gets into the jar they will spoil much more quickly. I pat my hands dry with a towel hanging right outside the shower before scooping the shaving cream out.
Recipe courtesy of Mommypotamus: