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Have you ever considered making your own aftershave? Not only is it a greener option, but you can also save money and avoid the allergy risks that come with commercial aftershave. With a few simple and inexpensive ingredients, you can learn how to make your own aftershave at home. Please note: The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please contact your doctor before using the information presented here.
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Tips
- Store aftershave in the refrigerator. The coolness will give your skin a little boost and help reduce any morning swelling you may experience. Aftershave will keep for about 60 days.
- If you choose to use herbs, you may choose strain them out of the mixture before you store it, but it’s not required.
- Many ingredients listed here can be purchased at your local grocery store, including apple cider vinegar, Aloe Vera gel, vodka, olive oil and distilled water.
- You can purchase herbs and oils, vegetable glycerin, Witch Hazel, and tincture of Benzoin at your local natural health store, or order online at a site like HerbalRemedies.com http://www.herbalremedies.com <ref>
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How to Make Your Own Aftershave Toner
The David Suzuki Foundation’s Lindsay Coulter offers her recipe for making your own aftershave toner. From her own kitchen, she offers step by step instructions and advice on what you need and how to execute the steps. Find out what Lindsay says are the most important elements in making your own aftershave.
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Introduction
Depending on your skin, possible allergies and overall sensitivity level, you can choose from a number of different ingredients to make your own aftershave. In any case, you’ll need a bottle or jar for storage. Some men like to use a plastic squirt bottle or spray bottle. For a greener choice, consider recycling your well-washed dish soap or window cleaner bottles. -
Witch Hazel Aftershave
Making your own aftershave using Witch Hazel gives you a lot of flexibility, allowing you to tweak it to fit your skin’s needs. You’ll need the following ingredients for the basic recipe:½ cup distilled water
¼ cup Witch Hazel
1 tbsp olive oil
Optional: ½ cup herbs or a few drops of an essential oil of your choice (Examples: Lavender, Rosemary, Chamomile, Sage, Cinnamon or Clove Oil, etc.)
Place all ingredients in a bottle and shake well. Use as is or add additional ingredients of your choice, as described below.
http://www.aftershaveguide.com/how-to-make-your-own-aftershave
What to Add for Dry Skin
If your skin is dry, use the basic Witch Hazel Aftershave recipe and add the following ingredients:½ cup of vegetable glycerin
2 ounces Aloe Vera gel
2 ounces rosewater
Optional: Add two ounces of lotion if your skin is extremely dry.
http://www.aftershaveguide.com/how-to-make-your-own-aftershave<ref>What to Add for Oily Skin
If your skin tends to be oily or shiny, or if you’re dealing with an acne problem, use the basic Witch Hazel aftershave recipe and add the following ingredients:2 tablespoons vodka
2-3 drops Benzoin tincture
Special Recipe for Sensitive Skin
If you have sensitive skin, consider a basic apple cider vinegar aftershave. You’ll need equal parts of apple cider vinegar and water. Simply combine them in a bottle and shake. Vinegar contains acetic acid, which has anesthetic properties in case you cut yourself shaving, moisturizes the skin, closes the pores and soothes razor burn. Essentially, it offers all of the benefits (and none of the side effects) of traditional aftershave. Plus, once the vinegar dries, there’s no fragrance.http://frugalliving.about.com/od/beautyhealthcare/qt/After_Shave.htm
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