Did you know that shaving foams and depilatory creams contain agents weird foamers, antifreeze and hormone disruptors? (source)
Luckily, there is a natural, easy-to-make, chemical-free alternative that works for both women and men.
This homemade recipe nourishes and protects sensitive skin while helping you achieve the perfect close shave.
Say goodbye to razor burn and dry, itchy skin with this recipe!
1. Use a good quality razor that is easy to clean.
2. Shave after taking a shower. Thus the pores of your skin will be dilated.
3. Rinse the blades while shaving. I keep a small cup of water in the shower to rinse off the razor. You can also wipe it off on a washcloth.
Note: Be aware that this homemade shaving foam does not foam and must be applied in a thin layer. The texture is halfway between a shaving oil and shaving soap.
This recipe will give you about 150g of homemade shaving foam.
To use, apply a thin layer to skin then shave.
- 1/3 cup coconut oil
- 1/3 cup shea butter
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil, jojoba or sweet almond oil
- 2 tablespoons liquid Castile soap
1. In a small saucepan, melt the shea butter and coconut oil over very low heat. Stir occasionally until completely melted.
2. Add the olive oil and stir to combine well. Remove from heat.
3. Pour the mixture into a medium sized bowl or jar. Then, place it in the refrigerator until the mixture solidifies.
4. Take the mixture out of the fridge and get ready to whisk it like egg whites. If the mixture is in a jar, it will need to be transferred to a medium sized bowl first.
5. Whisk using a hand blender or stand mixer.
Continue until the consistency is frothy (about 3-4 min depending on the temperature of your mixture).
6. Then add the Castile soap and whisk again until well blended.
7. Put the shaving cream in an airtight container and store it in a cool, dry place.
And There you go ! Your homemade shaving foam is ready :-)
You will finally be able to shave without chemicals.
To use it, you just need to put about 1/4 pot per leg approx.
This shaving foam can be kept for quite a long time even without preservatives.
However, if water gets into the jar, it could spoil your cream much faster.
To avoid this, simply pat your hands dry on a towel just before putting your fingers in the pot.
Be careful, this formula can make your tub/shower slippery. Take your precautions by using a non-slip mat, like this one, on the bottom of your tub/shower.
Have you tried this DIY shaving foam recipe? Let us know in the comments if it worked for you. We can't wait to read you!
