Tamanu Lavender Shaving Cream
Total Time: 00h 20m
Makes: 2 servings
A simple, homemade shaving cream featuring tamanu oil, cocoa butter and lavender essential oil.
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Ingredients
- 75 drops Aura Cacia Lavender Essential Oil 0.5 fl. oz.
- 2 tsp Aura Cacia Organic Tamanu Skin Care Oil 1 fl. oz.
- 2 tsp Aura Cacia Organic Fair Trade Certified Cocoa Butter 4 fl. oz.
- 2 tsp Aura Cacia Sweet Almond Skin Care Oil 4 fl. oz.
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup aloe vera gel or honey
- 4 tsp castile soap
- 1 1/2 cups distilled water
Directions
- In a double boiler, combine cocoa butter, sweet almond and tamanu oils. Heat until clarified, then pour into a large bowl and let cool.
- In another pan, heat water. Add baking soda and soap, stirring until completely dissolved and blended. Add aloe vera gel or honey and stir until blended.
- Pour soap mixture into bowl with oil mixture. Add essential oil. Using a hand mixer or immersion blender, mix in increments of two minutes until well blended.
- To use, apply desired amount to damp skin and shave.
- Store in an airtight container.