Five Very Soothing, DIY Shaving Recipes + Alternatives

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3/22/10
 [updated: 5/11/20]
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A while back Chris hooked you up with Five Very Manly, DIY After Shave Recipes. Now we take a step back in the process to help you make your shaving experience even more soothing. 

  1. Calendula and Lavender essential oils are the essential ingredients in this Soothing Shave recipe from Bath and Body Recipes.
  2. This easy DIY Shaving Cream from Thrifty Fun requires very few ingredients.
  3. Life123 offers another fairly Easy Shaving Cream Recipe.
  4. If you prefer a gels, check out Towards Sustainability’s Homemade Shaving Gel offering.
  5. And if you want to go old school, this Shaving Soap recipe from Teach Soap is a best bet.

For those of you not interested in whipping up a batch of shaving cream, check out these Top 10 Alternatives to Shaving Cream at Life Hackery.

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