Silky Soft Skin… Is possible, even without weird foaming agents, antifreeze and hormone disruptors in your shaving cream. (source) This alternative nourishes and protects sensitive skin while helping you get a good, close shave. Say goodbye to dry, itchy skin and razor burn!
Tips For A Good Shave
1. Use a good quality razor that it easy to clean
2. Shave toward the end of your shower/bath so that the pores of your skin have plenty of time to warm up.
3. Rinse the blades as needed while shaving. I keep a little cup of water in the shower to swish the razor in or wipe it on a wet washcloth.
Note: This homemade shaving cream does not lather and should be applied as a thin layer. The texture is a cross between shaving oil and shaving soap.
Homemade Shaving Cream Recipe
To use, apply a thin layer to skin and shave. Makes about 4-6 ounces whipped.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup coconut oil (where to buy coconut oil)
- 1/3 cup shea butter (where to buy shea butter)
- 2 tablespoons olive, jojoba or sweet almond oil (where to buy olive oil, where to buy jojoba oil, where to buy sweet almond oil)
- 2 tablespoons liquid castile soap* (where to buy castile soap)
* HUGE thanks to Sarah Crawford for suggesting this addition to the original formula!
Instructions
Step 1: In a small saucepan, melt shea butter and coconut oil over the lowest heat setting on the stove. Stir occasionally until fully melted.
Step 2: Add olive oil and stir until fully blended. Remove from heat.
Step 3: Transfer mixture to a medium-sized bowl or any size jar and place in the fridge until it’s solid.
Step 4: Remove from fridge and get ready to whip it up. If it’s in a jar you’ll need to transfer it to a medium-sized bowl first. Whip using a hand mixer or stand mixer. Scrape sides down as needed. Whip until fluffy ~ about 3-4 minutes depending on how cold your mixture is – then add castile soap and whip until fully combined.
Step 5: Spoon shaving cream into an airtight container and store in a cool, dry place.
Notes
The ingredients in this recipe are shelf stable for quite a long time on their own without a preservative. However, if water gets into the jar they will spoil much more quickly. I pat my hands dry with a towel hanging right outside the shower before scooping the shaving cream out.
This formula can make the tub/shower floor slippery. It usually doesn’t if you’re just using what you need to shave with – about a quarter-sized amount for each leg – but it can. Take extra care and/or consider using a non-slip surface like a bath mat.
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Thos is perfect timing!!
I decided to throw out any and all things including food that was toxic.Shame is I hadn’t thought it through before doing it&didnt have a natural alternative in place…so when I heard “where’s my shaving cream?!”come from the bathroom I winced:P
This is a perfect way to make it up to my hubby:D
Thanks Heather!!
Hello,
Mines got hard after a i whip it . why?
I’ve just been shaving with soap since I stopped buying shaving cream (years and years ago!), but I was just thinking how nice it would be to come up with a shaving cream recipe. Now I don’t have to! Thanks so much! All of your recipes are so amazing and fun 🙂
have you tried putting this in a jar with a pump? seems like it would be much easier to dispense while keeping water out.
Unfortunately it’s too thick to pump. It would be easier that way, though!
bummer!
Try the “First in first out” squeeze bottles.
I put this in a 2 oz silicone squeeze tube! Works great to keep water out and helps with the thickness.
I noticed though that my razor is a MESS with this- should I add more castile soap?
Would this clog my bathroom sink? My husband shaves there before he takes a shower, and all that coconut oil would worry me…
Hi Kierstan, I haven’t had an issue with it. If you think about it, we often rinse/bathe with the oils from lotion/body butters on our skin. I’m not a plumber, but I think plumbing is designed to handle that. Also, the amount needed is pretty small. Hope that helps!
I have been making this shaving cream for my husband for almost a year now. He loves it, he can shave without getting razor burn. Our sink was really clogged so this morning he cleaned it out. He said it was gunned up from the shaving cream therefore he doesn’t think he can use this cream anymore. Any tips on this? I hate for him to have to go back to canned shaving cream.
Hot water after shaving ,these oils have such a low melt point think of all the butter that goes down the kitchen and oil
This is correct! Have you ever heard of oil pulling? It is using an oil like coconut oil as a rinse in your mouth to clean your teeth. The oil helps to remove stains on your teeth, you just swish it around in your mouth for about 15-20 minutes. It also is antibacterial acting so good for the gums. I read DO NOT SPIT IT IN THE SINK AS IT WILL CLOG THE DRAIN! It suggested spitting it in a trash can, which when I use it….I do. The oil melts readily in your mouth, but when it cools, hardens. Same principle would apply for the shaving cream, harmful to pipes as it will clog the drain.
I would increase the content of Castile soap to help emulsify the oil (think mayo). Also a regular regime of boiling water down the drain can’t hurt.
Suesue
In regards to drain-clogging comments: I’ve definitely had problems with using oils in the shower causing clogs before and wouldn’t recommend just rinsing it down the drain (slippery shower sounds dangerous too…). I’ve found that flushing the drain with hot water is not sufficient, at least where I live, as these oils solidify at cooler temperatures and can get clogged deep down in the drain… just not a risk I’m willing to take. BUT! I’m really wanting a shaving cream and this recipe looks great – I’m thinking I’ll apply the cream, shave (dipping the razor in a cup of water to rinse sounds like a great idea too!) and then wipe the excess cream off with a washcloth before finishing in the shower (I usually turn the water off while I shave to conserve). I guess you could then rinse that oily washcloth in a bowl of hot water and dump that water outside to prevent the oils from going down the drain. I haven’t tried it yet but I’m thinking that’s what I’ll do! (Plus, I like to do the oil cleansing method in the shower, so I could just reuse that washcloth for shaving when I’m done using it on my face!). Yes, sometimes I feel like my hygiene routine is more like doing dishes than cleaning my body but… it’s worth the extra effort! I do my best to view it as a slow spa experience rather than a chore and just take my time and enjoy:) sounds like this might be easier in the bath rather than the shower and I might just try to embrace that rather than fight it 😉 …. but I’ve been suffering through just using Castile soap when I shave for years and haven’t cared enough to do anything about it… it’s been a long time since I’ve used anything in the way of shaving cream and I’m so excited to try this and get back to feeling smooth and lovely again! Thanks so much for sharing!
I’m a Plumbing Contractor and in no way can that small amount of whipped in oil cause any clogs unless it was already clogged from something else.
He is shaving and hair build up in the sink, brushing hair, all that kind of thing, tooth paste build up, slime….overtime I think that it would be a problem. But hey, you are the Plummer.
THANKS
Kierstan, maybe try adding some vinegar down your drains every so often? It neutralizes odors and prevents clogs.. and is septic safe. 🙂
what is the shelf life?
Almond oil has a pretty short shelf life but the rest are pretty stable. Assuming moisture isn’t introduced I’m comfortable using mine for 3 months or so.
yes i would like to know too if this will clog the drain? thanks!
Hi Crystal, I haven’t had an issue with it. If you think about it, we often rinse/bathe with the oils from lotion/body butters on our skin. I’m not a plumber, but I think plumbing is designed to handle that. Also, the amount needed is pretty small. Hope that helps!
Noted and edited 🙂
This is great! My husband loves his shaving cream and I’m trying to make more products at home. And I could use some shave cream too!
What about glycerin? My husband shaves with a safety razor and swears it’s a key ingredient in the European/imported shaving creams he uses. Also, any women out there using a safety razor? I know it’s a great way to save BIG money, but I’m still using my (very pricey) Venus.
I use glycerin in some of my other beauty recipes but have never heard of it for shaving. May be worth looking into!
Almost all commercial shaving creams contain glycerin. Just looked at 4 different shaving creams that were stashed in my medicine cabinet and all of them have glycerin in them. Some even listing glycerin twice as “glycerol” which is the same thing…
Hi Stacey,
I converted to a safety razor a few months ago and honestly, I can’t say that it’s better. I cut my legs all the time and I don’t seem to get as close of a shave. The reason I switched, though, is because the safety razors are easier to clean when using these thick, homemade shave gels.
Hi Heather, sorry to post this here, but I wasn’t sure how else to contact you. I purchased the DIY Organic Beauty Recipes. The order went through Paypal Jan 30, 2014, but I never received any email or link to download the PDF. If you could look into it for me I would appreciate it. Love the shaving cream BTW. Looking forward to trying more DIY.
Hi Sandra! So sorry you had trouble downloading the book – a download page should have popped up immediately after checkout and a duplicate link should have been sent to your email. If you’ll email [email protected] my assistant, Amanda, will look into it for you!
This is great! Are there any possible substitutes for Shea butter? My mom is allergic and she’s trying to switch over to natural products.
Hi Alicia, you can use cocoa butter. It won’t whip up quite as fluffy but it will work just as well.
Mango butter should work too
Hi heather, what can i use insted of castile soap if i dont have it?
Hi Shir, you can just leave it out. You’ll have to rinse your razor more often while you shave but your legs will be nice and moisturized when you’re done! Quick hint: When I’ve used this formula without castile soap I kept a cup of water to swish my razor in.
If you make your own soap, which I do, you can use a base soap bought from a reputable company. I used goats milk base soap and found it to mix well and not harden or even melt some bar soap in a small amount of water and use that like I did the first time I made this.
This recipe is fantastic! And just the kind of alternatives we need in order to get away from slathering toxic chemicals on our skin each day. It is a scary statistic that the average teen leaves the house with no fewer than 150 chemicals smeared on their skin every day. And those do get absorbed into our bodies, some more than others. You can assume a minimum of 10% of what we put on our bodies is absorbed into it.
http://www.pamf.org/teen/health/skin/cosmetics.html
http://www.lavera.com/blog/how-much-of-my-skin-care-is-absorbed-into-my-body/
How’s this recipe on the face?
My husband uses an electric razor so I can’t say for sure, but I think it would work well.
My husband uses this on his face (minus the castle) and it works wonderfully. His face is really smooth. I might try it with the soap next time though.
My husband loves this shaving cream for his face. He prefers the version without the Castile soap. When he uses the version with the soap, he gets razor burns and bumps on his face and neck. Without the Castile soap, his face cleans up nice and smooth. With that said, I prefer the Castile version when shaving my legs 🙂
When you say Castile soap are you referring to liquid soap? I am going to give this a try today! Thanks !
Yes, ma’am 🙂
True Castile soap is a soap made only with olive oil and lye. There are many products on the market that are labeled “castile” but are made with more than just olive oil (Dr. Bronner’s included). There’s nothing wrong with these products, but they are not true castile soaps.
Before anyone pipes in about how horrible lye soap is, ALL soap is made with lye. However, if a soap is made properly, there is no lye left in the resulting soap. This is why deceptive companies get away with claiming that their soap is “lye free”. You cannot make soap without lye. Also, castile soap can also be a bar soap, not just a liquid.
My mixture doesn’t seem to be getting solid- how long does it take in the fridge?
Hi Corinne, it should take at least a couple of hours.
Just wanted to say this was amazing. So easy to make and i used it last night and it was wonderful! I even got goosebumps in the shower which usually cause razor burn but nothing this am, just silky smooth, non irritated legs! Keep up the awesomeness!
Does it melt and separate in the heat? Coconut oil makes a mess here in FL in DIY deodorants.
Yes, it can. I needs to be kept in a relatively cool area. Of course, if it does happen to melt all you need to do is chill and re-whip.
Do you think it will be okay to use hemp oil instead of almond oil?
I’ve never worked with hemp oil so I can’t say for sure, but I don’t see why not if it is liquid at room temp. Can’t speak for the shelf life, though. Some oils last longer than others 🙂
You can use hemp, but, You need to add vitamin E, use all of it in a week or two and add some tea-tree essential oil.
Hello,
Are there other things I can use all the ingredients for? I’m new to making organic items and the only thing I have in stock is the olive oil.
Thanks!
Jennette
Sure, you can use them to make whipped body butter, lotion bars and scented liquid hand soap 🙂
Thanks for sharing the recipe. Excited to try it. Wondering if essential oils can be added?
Yes they can 🙂
I’ve seen other recipes without the castile soap, why do you say it’s necessary?
Hi Xandra, you can leave it out if you like – I’ve just found that I don’t have to rinse my razor as often if I include it.
You must have been reading my mind! This recipe looks wonderful, I can’t wait to try it.
I’m currently pregnant and living in Colorado, where winter can be… unpredictable. Last month, we had a week strait of that terrible cold, highs at about 0 Fahrenheit. For the past week, it had been BEAUTIFUL, mid to upper 50s, yesterday was even in the 60s. Today, it is about 15 and we are expecting more snow. Seriously, I watched the temperature drop 40 degrees in two hours yesterday afternoon/evening.
As you can imagine, this wreaks havoc on my skin during normal, non-pregnant times. I’ve been doing my best to rid my house and beauty routine of toxins since I found out I was expecting, especially deodorant or anything that sits on my skin and gets absorbed into my body. I’ve actually shaved for YEARS without shaving cream, but I’ve noticed that my skin is more sensitive than it used to be and I think it is time to start using some again, but the thought of using that chemical laden stuff at the store makes me cringe. This is seriously perfect timing, and maybe I’ll actually take the time to shave my legs this weekend, even at 30 weeks pregnant! Thank you, Heather!
Hi
I’m looking forward to trying the recipe.
However I wondered if you knew of a womens razor that doesn’t contain a ‘hydration strip’ ? All the razors I can find with replaceable blades impart some goo for months on end and the packets don’t disclose the ingredients. I live in the uk but would gladly import one!
Many thanks
Hi Erin, you could use a safety razor but from what I understand they have a bit of a learning curve.
I switched to Harry’s to avoid the chemicals on the razors.
It only had a “wear” strip to tell you to replace the razor. Honestly, it works a lot better than any of the women’s razors I’ve used.
https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/cartridge-without-lubrication-strip.178492/ They talk about different options here. They irritate me also. I tend to use one from the dollar shabe club, but I haven’t had to order any in awhile. I also use the disposable daisy razors and they don’t have it either.
This looks AMAZING! I reblogged you!
http://thehouseofrappleye.wordpress.com/2014/02/25/diy-natural-soothing-lovely-shaving-cream/
I figured if any of my peeps weren’t following you, they should be!
I make many of our products around the house & have wondered about shaving cream. I often just use homemade bar soap & lotion good afterwards (I know, I know!) This is awesome! Thank you so much! Hopefully my husband will love it too!
I live this recipe but I wish the ingredients weren’t so expensive! I always think that when I see great natural diy recipes for lotion and other products. I don’t mind the extra work, it’s unfortunately the expense that gets me. I have had success shaving with straight coconut oil but don’t do it often.
Hi Jayme! I wince at the prices too, but keep in mind, these can all be used for other things too. I have all the ingredients for the shave cream, and I’ve made chap stick, vapor rub, and lotion with pretty much the same stuff, adding beeswax and essential oils as needed.
I would like to know if it would be possible to freeze something like this? 🙂 That way I can pre-make batches and have them ready. It seems like a lot of recipes I’ve come across make rather large batches, and I would hate for anything to go to waste. And also they’d make great ready made gifts if you could freeze them. Any idea if that is possible?
Thanks for chiming in, Melissa! I don’t think they would freeze well, unfortunately 🙁
Aw, that’s too bad. Oh well, at least I’ll get to pretend to be a mad scientist more often! I’ll look at it as an opportunity to be able to teach my kids how to make some of this stuff. 🙂
I use the website below to reduce recipe sizes when I want to try something new or just want to make smaller batches of recipes.
http://www.fruitfromwashington.com/Recipes/scale/recipeconversions.php
Is it possible to use an essential oil in this recipe?
Yes, you can 🙂
Wow, I really thought that was some sort of whipped cream or something, ha.
That’s really cool, and a great idea…I have been looking at various oils and whatnot for shaving, but it would be awesome to have cream. Nothing really compares to a good lather, but it’s hard to find a non-chemical one.
Thanks!
Looks so good, almost want to eat it!:D
Hi,
Great Recipe! I know this isn’t natural, but I actually use the cheap 77 cent conditioner to shave, it works really well and leaves me legs, well, conditioned!
Thanks again!
Ahhh!
That stuff does soften the hairs and make them easier to shave. It can eventually keep them from growing back, BUT it can also cause the hair on your head to thin and infertility, beard growth on women, etc, oh, and that’s just what it did to ME!
A tablespoon or two of vinegar in a cup of water is a great conditioner and if you can’t afford the oils to make this shaving cream, you can use a natural bar soap!
Will the oils solidify and clog pipes? this would be a concern for me, we have a septic system.
Hi Lisa, I have s septic system also and have not experienced an issue. Only a very thin layer is used at a time, which I would think most systems are designed to handle. After all, they’re able to handle the natural oils, lotions and stuff we rinse away 🙂
Mine isn’t getting “fluffy,” it is stuck at creamy. Help! Or will it still work?
Mine too! No matter how long I whipped it, it’s soupy…not at all like the picture.
Mine didn’t get foamy too. It’s more like a hard body cream. Is there anything I can add to it and whip it again to make it fluffy?
Mine to.. ?? wish I new what I could do to get it fluffy and nice like the photo ?
Hi.
I’m fairly new to this, so a question about adding the castile soap. I gather that this is in a solid form. How do you add this without the huge lumps in the shaving cream? I’ve obviously tried sticking it in a blender etc, so any tips?
Many Thanks
Hi Helen, castile soap comes in both solid and liquid form. For this recipe I recommend the liquid – will update the recipe to reflect that!
Love the consistency of this cream, but I’m finding it clogs my razor and being heavier and oil-based, I’m having a hard time thoroughly cleaning my razor once finished. Any tips/tricks?
You might swish it around in a cup of hot water when it gets gunky 🙂
Curious where you keep this? Our bath is open, like doesn’t have a door to lock in the heat/moisture, but I don’t want any of the stuff to melt if we leave it in the bathroom. So, do you store it in your bathroom, even if you aren’t using it? Thanks!
I keep part of my batch in the shower and part under the sink. I haven’t had any issues with it melting yet!
Will this work for the castille part? Just didn’t know if the peppermint would matter? I’ve been needing to make other soaps as well, but needed to start with some shaving cream 🙂
http://m.wholefoodsmarket.com/products/dr-bronners-liquid-castille-soap-peppermint
Yes, it will work 🙂
I was waiting for you to reply to Jen because I’m having the same problem – but you must have missed her comment? mine won’t whip up fluffy , it’s more like a salve . I’m disappointed as I was so looking forward to this – can it be fixed – I’m not sure what went wrong 🙁
Hi Mel, I can’t say for sure but I wonder if maybe it just needed to whip a bit longer. It does go through a thicker stage before it becomes fluffy. However, after awhile the fluffiness settles and the final product can sometimes be more like a salve. As I mention in the post, the texture is a cross between shaving oil and shaving soap.
Mine is a pure liquid consistency…it solidified in the fridge but when I whipped it, it never got thick again. I whipped for almost 10 minutes (I would have stopped had I seen any changes but I didn’t). Thoughts? I followed the recipe exactly.
Hi Katie, is your house very warm? It could be that it warmed up too much during the mixing process.
How much does it matter when you add the castille soap? I accidentally added it before refrigerating…
It may not whip up quite as fluffy, but it will still work the same for shaving 🙂
Hey this was a great recipe, so great that I featured it in my blog! http://divasroom.com/daily-beauty-tutorial-diy-shaving-cream/
Check it out if you’d like! Thanks for the awesome tutorial! 🙂
is there any alternative for shea butter???i live in the philippines and shea butter are way too pricey and im just a college student .
Try checking amazon for shea butter. That is where i get mine. I got 32oz for $13.
shea butter gives me a nasty headache.What else can be used?
Mango butter will work as an alternative.
Hi!
I’d like to know if instead of the castile soap I could use johnson’s baby liquid soap. I’m from Brazil and I can’t find it anywhere.
Thanks!
Castile soap is a vegetable based, natural soap. Though I haven’t tried it, I’m sure that substitution would work fine–texture and function are similar.
Johnsons Baby soap is full of the bad chemicals that you’re trying to avoid by making it yourself.
Is there a replacement for the coconut? I am allergic to it and many natural body product recipes have it. Thanks
You can use shea or mango butter.
I made this shave cream today. I think my Shea butter was off – it was dry and flaky – so the shave cream was a bit gritty and didn’t fluff as it should. Even still it made for an incredibly smooth shave and my legs are so very soft! All in all I’m extremely pleased with it and am sure it will be even better the next time I make it! Thank you so much for the recipe and for this amazing site.
I think we all need to not get offended so easily, especially when someone obviously doesn’t mean it that way.
People are allowed to get offended all they want, but people should also be allowed to speak without fear of always offending someone. Please keep this in mind.
Are you using RAW shea butter? I clicked on your link, but it looks like I could buy a bigger portion for less if I used Raw shea butter.
Hello,
I know this is great for shaving the legs but can I use this to shave my bikini area (I am sensitive there) and under arms as well?
Thank you …
Can this shaving cream also be used for men? And can we add essential oils to give it a nice scent?
Yes, I’ve used it with my DE razor and my dad uses it with his disposable razors
I made this shaving cream and my husband finally tried it and really liked it. This is saying a lot because he is a man of routine and has been less than impressed when I switch out his standard go-to’s. I am thankful however that he has been accommodating as this natural health junkie is really not the woman he married 7 years ago. Also, I did add a bit more soap. He said there was no problem with it clogging his razor at all.
Hi there, this looks amazing, cant wait to try it! Just wondering, how much does this recipe make? Sorry if this is a silly question, I know you have given the meausrements, I was just thinking that it might increase in size once it is whipped! Thanks 🙂
It does, but the final volume varies depending on how much it is whipped. Sorry I can’t be more helpful!
Hello, I just made this recipe for shaving cream today. I even doubled up the recipe. I am very disappointed in the results. My batch is nothing but lotion texture. It’s not fluffy and shaving cream constancy at all. Can you give me some advice? I was really hoping this would make plenty of shaving cream for gifts for the guys on my Christmas list. Thanks!
Hi Clare,
The same thing happened to me. I made one batch just to try it out and it turned out fluffy & nice. I liked it a lot, so I made more, but tripled the recipe to make enough for my two brothers and father. :/ It turned out like lotion. I wasn’t happy because it didn’t produce enough product to fill my containers, even though I tripled all the ingredients. If it were fluffy it would have filled my containers. So, my conclusion–you can’t double or triple the recipe. You have do separate batches.
Would this mixture be ok stored in a metal tin?
Hey Emily. I have used Castille soap by itself in metal handsoap containers. I love Castille soap, but realized the combination with metal wasnt the best. The spout turned blue/green and clogged. Since this is one of the ingredients in the shavecream I wanted to let you know about my experience. But it might work for the mixture…
Hi! I was just wondering if I can whip by hand as I do not have an electric mixer??
Thanks!!
I love this recipe 🙂 I made all my Christmas presents this year and this was something I could give to all the men 🙂 I tried posting a picture but it didnt work, so here is a link to the picture 🙂 https://areexaminedlife.files.wordpress.com/2015/01/img_09721.jpg
Love those labels, Steph! So glad you liked the recipe 🙂
I use coconut oil to brush my teeth with daily and it can clog your sink…so to stop that we dump baking soda followed by vinagar,wait 30 minutes or so follow that (carefully) with boiling water….about once a month…
Even though it doesn’t lather, I see that the shaving cream is quite thick and “creamy”. Would be interesting to try it myself. Excellent post btw!
I really like this recipe! However, as is it completely clogs razor with one swipe up your leg! I Found it needed significantly more of the soap to stop this from happening BUT when I added more soap it worked GREAT. I’d suggest at least doubling the amount or else you basically just have a good lotion.
Also I keep it in a 2 oz silicone squeeze tube with the remainder in the refrigerator. The tube keeps it dry!
Thanks Mommypotamus!!
I made this for my husband around Christmas time to use for shaving along with brand new razors. He was nice about telling me, but said that it clogged the razor up and pretty much tore up his face. Maybe his pores weren’t open enough? I don’t know. Anyone else make this for a man and have it work or not work? Did you try something different? Open to suggestions, as I am really looking to find a natural shaving cream that I can make and that works! I just use it as a moisturizer now, and it works great for that:)
Has anyone tried making this using cocoa butter instead of shea butter?
nice recipe but a print button would help greatly
I added total 4 Tablespoons Castile liquid soap to the original formula. I also added 2 Tablespoons Castor oil to create lite creaminess texture like making whipped cream. Finally, I added 1 Tablespoon Grape seed oil ( High in Vitamin E ). I put my shaving cream lotion into cosmetics translucent squeeze tubes 30 grams size.
Excellent natural shaving cream! Thank you for posting the recipe.
Do you have an estimate for how many uses one batch will produce? Thanks!
I just made a batch for Christmas gifts. These measurements yielded six 8oz. mason jars:
16oz 100% Raw Shea Butter
16oz Coconut Oil
4oz Pure Castille Soap
4oz Almond Oil
I turned out nice and creamy and smelled great!
Now to make some labels and wrap them up!
Hi!
I was wondering how long this shaving cream holds it’s whipped consistency. Months? How many approx?
Thanks!
Hi,
Would the shave cream eventually mold if wet fingers get into the shave cream when in using? If so, are there any recommendations for a natural additive to prevent this?
Thanks!
Made this as an experiment with my husband. Followed the directions to the T. Minute he scoops some out it instantly melts on his face. Is it supposed to melt on his face or stay a cream consistency?
Another great recipe. Made it today. Came out perfect!
I’d be leary of using this in the shower as the coconut oil and Shea Butter will return to solid state going down the drain and over time will cause a problem with the sewer system.
I accidentally used unrefined shea butter. My end product pretty much turned into a butter more than a fluffy product and of course yellow. Since I used unrefined shea butter is that the cause it wasn’t fluffy?
Hi Heather,
Thanks for the recipe! I went with the non-refined shea butter, as my goal was to get further away from processes like refining. My preparation didn’t whip up frothy either, but I’m not concerned. I knew when I stared this whole non-manufactured effort that I would end up with products that will function the way I want, but may not look like I expect. I’m sure some of the chemicals I’m trying to avoid have the only purpose of producing the textures to which I am accustomed.
As for my “razor-slip,” as I call it, it works as a great shaving lubricant and I no longer need to apply a facial moisturizer; my face feels great for the whole day and all of the dry, tightness I used to have after shaving is gone. A little birch and vetiver EO and it has a minty fresh, but masculine smell. The downside is that it doesn’t wash down the sink as well, so the sink does show a shaving scum more quickly than with store-bought products. This makes me wonder what is happening in my plumbing. I’m considering trying a more soluble shaving solution, like a coconut bar soap superfatted with a little shea butter.
Hi ! Have you tried adding some essential oils to your shaving cream? I want to make this for my husband, but I know he would definitely like a little smell to it. Have any recommendations?
Thank you 🙂
Wow, that looks so tempting enough to eat! I remember my wife made me some DIY shaving cream with cocoa butter and it was heavenly!
No to coconut oil on the face ! Its great and I love it but I never had a single break out until I followed advice for putting coconut oil on my face . Coconut oil is known for clogging pores . No, its not my skin clearing out toxins . Coconut oil has its place and its NOT on your face !!
I forgot to mention that by using it as a base before applying my shaving lotion on top, it DOES NOT clog my razor. I usually get a bit of stubble later in the afternoon, but this homemade cream along with my shaving lotion gave me the closest shave I ever had with very little afternoon stubble. I highly recommend this recipe but also recommend using it as I did as a base before applying a facial shaving lotion. You will not be sorry once you see and feel the results on your face. This DIY recipe is now my go to “pre-shave facial primer” 🙂
I used Pure African Black Soap instead of Castille Soap and mixed in lemon/jasmine/sandalwood blend essential oil, and it came out great! However, I now use it as a pre-shave lubricant on my face and apply my shaving lotion on top of it before I shave my face. The end result is an incredibly smooth shave without any nicks or razor bumps! I use Billy Jealousy Hydroplane Shaving Lotion as it is also very slick. Both together make for great shaving combo.
Thanks for this post! Mine didn’t come out so lightly whipped looking for some reason, much more thicker.
Mine also came out very thick, but it melts quickly when rubbed between palms before applying.
I wanted to say this is a wonderful idea for father’s day gift…but I’m having issues with the fluffing..I think I know what might have happened…when looking closely back over the instructions it reads “melt over the lowest temperature possible…”…
When melting in a double boiler, I had raised the flame up to heat up the water…thinking it would be quicker and I could lower the flame down when I put the oils on…I forgot to lower the temp….I think I cooked the oils to long at a too high temp…probably use it anyway for me and try another batch for the hubby…..do you think this might have kept it from fluffing up?
I would love to try your natural shave cream but concerned about the oils eventually clogging up the drain. what are you thoughts?
Great recipe the only addition I made was I added arrowroot to eliminate greasiness from the butters. Love this!
trying to determine how far in advance you can make this to give as Christmas gifts…. how long will they store/last. If i started now would they still be good to give in December.
thanks for any advice you can give.
I made this a couple of weeks ago. Works great as a shaving cream.
Unfortunately didn’t have the castile soap to hand.
Makes a mess of the wash basin though.
However, it means the WHB gets scrubbed every day:-)
Nice one.
Hi, I made this shaving cream today but it did not lather up like yours did. What did I do wrong?
Hey!! I couldn’t get mine to look super fluffy like the picture! …I used only a 1/4 cup of both coconut oil and shea butter and cut down the other ingredients a bit as well…do you think the smaller amount made it harder to all whip together nicely??
Could this shaving cream recipe be used for men, or their face as well?
Hey, my husband has VERY thick coarse beard. Does anyone have a suggestion for a cream for him?
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Is this cream just for use on shaving parts of the body , legs etc. Or is it suitable to shave your face with?
I used this same method as you gave above. only I did some modification with oil.I added lavender to mine. it turns put to be good lather for me though.
Hi, I made this recipe and am excited to use it, it blended up perfectly but then it completely separated during the day. Is it supposed to be stored in the fridge?
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Good time
I am shekoofeh from iran your recipe its too good can you write a recipe for handmade natural aftershaving???
Such a small thing to worry about in a world of people dying
It is. I am a 2 time cancer survivor and after my research, I believe that using products laden with chemicals that are absorbed into the skin allows great opportunities for our cells to become cancerous. Not to mention the damage (toxicity) caused by producing these toxic products; and these containers mostly end up in the land fills and oceans, affecting our water supplies and food sources. Maybe it is a bigger deal than we think.
Hi! I really like this recipie and it has helped so much with my razor burn, but I cannot seem to find a way to keep my razor from getting clogged. It gets clogged after 2 strokes and I end up spending most of my shower trying to clean it out without succeeding. I don’t want to stop using the cream so I’m hoping there’s a solution I’m not thinking of?
Cheers!
Could this be used as a “Foaming Bath Whip”? I need it for a recipe and refuse to buy it from the soap wholesalers because the one they sell is loaded with chemicals and it has detergent.
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I don’t it can because it is too heavy in oils. When I tried to later it on my hands, it turned white, but no true lather.
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Thanks for the recipe. My husband asked me for some shave butter (after seeing a commercial on TV), so I decided to try your recipe. I can’t wait for him to come home, see it and then try it!
Mine came out creamy, but not as pretty and soft creamy as yours (mine is a little more on the firmer side); nevertheless, it is creamy. Ladies that experienced it too runny – I don’t know if this would make a difference or not, but I had let mine sit in the fridge for about 2-3 hours. Also, since I only made the amount specified in this recipe, I used only one blender blade.
Thanks again for the Recipe
Another great recipe. Love This
Can’t wait to try this out!
Is it possible to make a shaving foam from it?
I’m not sure, sorry!
Agreed, I think something else is causing the backup.
Thanks for clarifying
Hands down the best shaving cream ever. I have coarse hair for a lady and this gets a very close shave. It made enough to last a year. I am about to make a second batch.
The only thing I would add to this is a few drops of essential oil. It doesn’t smell so great. Thanks to the Shea butter. (Pee-YOU!)
Is this shaving cream safe to use on your lady parts?
I don’t see why not, but it might be helpful to do a patch test since it is a sensitive area.
I have followed your posts regularly. Whenever I see your name I know the information will be informative and accurate. Than you for all you do to help us make good products.