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How to Make Your Own Aftershave

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Make Your Own Aftershave
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. Step 1

    Combine all the ingredients in a GLASS jar.

  2. Step 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. Step 3

    Strain to remove all the solids from your new aftershave.

  4. Step 4

    Pour aftershave into a glass container of choice.

  5. Step 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

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eac913 said

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on 10/18/2009 This sounds great. Thanks for recipe for aftershave. 5*

eac913 said

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on 10/18/2009 This sounds great. Thanks for recipe for aftershave. 5*

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

amylaine said

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

ursaminor said

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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!

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