Aftershave Recipes

Raw, burning, irritated skin on your neck and chin-how is anyone supposed to get through the day when his face is on fire? Below are a few tried-and-true aftershave recipes that should help you cool down that razor burn and keep you smelling and feeling clean and refreshed all day.

Energizing Aftershave

Combine 2 cups witch hazel extract, 2 oz. rose water, 2 oz. aloe vera gel, 1/2 oz. vegetable glycerin, 1 drop peppermint and 1 drop eucalyptus essential oil in a container with a spray nozzle and shake well. Spritz on to skin after shaving. Makes 2 1/2 cups.

Your Choice Aftershave

Combine 1/4 cup witch hazel, 1/2 cup distilled water, 3 drops benzoin oil, 1 tbsp. olive oil, and a few drops of your choice essential oils (try lavender, rosemary, sage, orange, lemon, cinnamon, or cloves-it's up to you!) in a container with a spray nozzle and shake well. Spritz on to skin after shaving.

Minty Menthol Aftershave

Combine 3/4 teaspoon glycerine, pinch borax, tiny pinch menthol crystals, 3/4 witch hazel, 10 drops peppermint essential oil, 10 drops sandalwood essential oil, 2 drops lavender oil, 2 drops rosemary oil in a container with a spray nozzle and shake well until all borax and menthol crystals are dissolved. Spritz on to skin after shaving.

Citrus Magic Aftershave

Combine 6 tsp. dried lemon balm leaves, 4 tsp. dried chamomile leaves, 1 tsp. rosemary leaves, 3 tsp. calendula leaves, 4 parts rose essential oil, 1 lemon peel, 1 sage leaf, and 3 comfrey leaves in a wide mouthed jar with 2 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar and cover. Let mixture rest in a warm spot for 2 weeks and then strain the liquid. Strain the mixture and keep the liquid; to each cup of scented vinegar add 2/3 cup rose water or witch hazel and add a drop or two of your favorite essential oil. Pour into a bottle with a spray nozzle. Product does not need to be refrigerated and will keep indefinitely.

Honey-Dill Aftershave

Combine 1/4 cup dill seed, 1 tbsp. honey, and 2 1/2 cups distilled water in saucepan. Bring to a boil and then simmer for approximately 20 minutes. Let mixture cool, and then add 1 tbsp. witch hazel. Strain and pour liquid into a bottle with a spray nozzle. When refrigerated, keeps for 2 months.