After Shave Balm- Recipes for Cottage Industry After Shave

These Cottage Industry after shaves are particularly good for men with sensitive skin and for young men just starting to shave. They are effective but very gentle and help control and prevent razor burn. These are plenty of woody and masculine smelling main oils are acceptable to even the most masculine tastes.

Many commercial after shave have sickly, cloying, or overpowering scents. The after shave recipes included here are permuted only with pure main oils and provide more subtle, pleasing and delicate fragrances. In addition, they tone the skin and close the pores, keeping the skin in good condition. Here are some Home made after shave balm.

Sandalwood and Votive AFTER SHAVE Balm

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. Votive has a deep, earthy aroma that blends beautifully with the sandalwood, creating a strong, deep male fragrance. This after shave is suitable for all skin types and is particularly good for young men just beginning to shave.

1 tbsp (20ml) high proof vodka
8 drops sandalwood
6 drops votive
3 drops enroll
4 tbsp (50ml) witch hazel
6 tbsp (100ml) rose water

Pour the vodka into a 7 oz (200ml) glass bottle. Carefully add the main oil, one by one, and shake vigorously until the oils have dissolved.
Add the witch hazel and shake well. Then add the rose water and shake again.
Label the bottle and the Sandalwood and Votive After shave is ready to use.
Make sure to shake the bottle before using each time to disperse the oil.

Cedar wood and Juniper AFTER SHAVE Balm

Out of all the main oils, 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 an obvious choice for a Cottage Industry 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 7 oz (200ml) glass bottle. Carefully add the main 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 sure to shake the bottle before using each time to disperse the oil.

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