Things You'll Need:
- 16-oz. dark glass bottle
- 10 drops rosemary essential oil
- 10 drops lavender essential oil
- 8 drops clove essential oil
- 5 drops bergamot essential oil
- 5 drops frankincense essential oil
- 2 drops carrot seed essential oil
- 1 cup distilled water
- 1/2 cup dried witch hazel leaves
- 1 tbsp. vegetable glycerin
- 1 tbsp. aloe vera juice
- 2 tbsp. turkey red oil
- Cotton pads
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Step 1
Mix 10 drops of rosemary essential oil, 10 drops of lavender essential oil, 8 drops of clove essential oil, 5 drops of bergamot essential oil, 5 drops of frankincense essential oil and 2 drops of carrot seed essential oil in a 16-oz. dark glass bottle. .
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Step 2
Seal the bottle for 2 to 4 days. Shake the container 2 or 3 times daily to combine the oil thoroughly.
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Step 3
Bring 1 cup of distilled water to a boil, and then lower the heat. Add 1/2 cup of dried witch hazel leaves to the water and cover with a tight lid. Allow the leaves to simmer for 60 to 80 minutes, and then strain the herbs from the water. Allow the water to cool to room temperature.
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Step 4
Pour the herbal infusion into your bottle with the oils. Add 1 tbsp. of vegetable glycerin, 1 tbsp. of aloe vera juice and 2 tbsp. of turkey red oil. Gently shake the bottle.
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Step 5
Shake the bottle before each use. After shaving, place the aromatherapy aftershave on a cotton pad and apply it evenly to your face and neck.
