Trio of DIY Aftershave Recipes
Aromatherapy based DIY Aftershave recipes are fun and easy to make, and best of all, are a delightful gift for children to make for Father’s Day, Birthday or Christmas Gifts.
Trio of DIY Aftershave Recipes
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Materials
Bay Rum Aftershave Ingredients
- ½ cup vodka
- 2 tablespoons Jamaican rum
- 2 dried bay leaves
- ¼ teaspoons whole allspice
- 1 cinnamon stick
- zest from a small orange
Citrus Herbal Aftershave Ingredients
- ¼ cup witch hazel
- ½ cup distilled water
- ½ cup dried herbs
- 1 teaspoon citrus zest
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
Chamomile Aftershave Ingredients
- ½ cup witch hazel
- 2 tablespoons vodka
- 2 tablespoons dried chamomile (a tea bag works great)
Instructions
- Mix together all the ingredients for your chosen variety of Aftershave, and place into a clean jar with a tight fitting lid.
- Place the jar in a dark, cool place for 2 weeks.
- After two weeks, strain liquid through several layers of cheesecloth or a coffee filter.
- Discard solids.
- To use, splash on the face after shaving.
Spa Index Kitchen Notes
For the Citrus Herb variation, try lavender flowers, chamomile, rosemary, sage, or citrus zests, and/or a few drops of your choice Essential Oils -- consider rosemary, lavender, sage, eucalyptus, cedar, juniper, cinnamon, or clove. Cedar and Sage makes a wonderful combination, according to our male members on staff.
Christmas present for Dad and Grandpa, my 12 year old daughter thanks you.
Nice!
This was fun to make for Dad’s birthday gift from the kids, during shelter at home!