How to Make Your Own Aftershave

If you're penny wise or just pride yourself in being thrifty, you may enjoy being able to make your own aftershave. Would make a great present for the man in your life. Much more personal than just buying a bottle of aftershave.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 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 choice

1. Combine all the ingredients in a GLASS jar.

2. Store jar in a cool, dark place, remembering to give it a good shake a couple times a day, for 2-3 weeks.

3. Strain to remove all the solids from your new aftershave.

4. Pour aftershave into a glass container of choice.

5. Keep refrigerated.

Tips & Warnings

• Oil of Benzoin is an essential oil and can be purchased anywhere essential oils are found. It's even long reputed to keep evil spirits away.
• Oil of Benzoin is also good for: Dermatitis & cracked skin Coughs, colds & congestion Asthma Muscle & joint pain Headaches Depression & poor concentration Tension & nervousness

Resources

• Website about Oil of Benzoin
• Author's Dog Website - shameless plug. ;)

[DiscountTickets]

on 5/16/2008 Wow, we can actually save a lot of money, makeing out own After Shave.

[amylaine]

on 5/15/2008 Great practical idea to save money by making it yourself. 5 stars.

[ursaminor]

on 5/14/2008 What a wonderful article! It never occurred to me to do anything like this! I would love to present my fiance with a lovely bottle of one-of-a-kind aftershave! Thanks! 5 stars!

[Aleisha]

on 5/14/2008 This is a great topic and article. Thank you for sharing this information.

[wolfplanet]

on 5/14/2008 not good with witch hazel.