| Aftershave Recipe 1: 2 cups rubbing alcohol 1 tbsp glycerin 1 tbsp dried lavender 1 tsp dried rosemary 1 tsp ground cloves Stir ingredients together in a bowl. Transfer to a jar, cover, and refrigerate for 3-4 days. Shake occasionally to mix ingredients. After 3-4 days, strain liquid out. Keep refrigerated, will keep for 1-2 months. Yield 2 cups. Recipe 2: 1/2 cup rubbing alcohol 1/4 cup witch hazel 1/2 cup distilled water 3 drops oil of benzoin 1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 cup dried herbs and/or a few drops of essential oils of your preference: Lavender flowers, crushed Camphor herbs such as rosemary, lavender, sage Citrus herbs such as orange or lemon peels or Spicy herbs such as cinnamon, cloves Combine ingredients in a jar. Cover and place in a dark fairly cool place. Shake the jar once or twice a day for 2 - 3 weeks. Strain out herbs and refrigerate. Shaving cream 8 ounces of heavy mineral oil, 8 ounces of glycostearin (diglycol stearate), 40 ounces of water. In a double boiler, heat the mineral oil and glycostearin to 150 degrees. In a separate pot, heat the water to 150 degrees and then slowly stir it into the glycostearin mixture. Let cool. When cool, you can add perfume if desired. Any extra mixture can be stored in jars. |