Do we need to buy conventional shaving foam to get good results when we shave?
Absolutely not. It's often uneconomical and contains numerous synthetic additives, surfactants, pH-adjusting chemicals, and PEG compounds that may be contaminated with potentially toxic impurities such as 1,4-dioxane.
Instead, you can shave with an organic, completely natural liquid soap or an organic bar soap. Simple, right?
For those with dry skin who want something moisturizing, today we're sharing a simple recipe for a shaving cream you can make at home.
It creates a moisturizing cream with a creamy lather that works really well.
The wonderful thing about making your own shaving cream is that you know for certain it's 100% organic and natural!
DIY Recipe: Natural Shaving Cream
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons organic, cold-pressed almond oil or jojoba oil
0.5 dl shea butter
0.5 dl coconut oil
2 tablespoons liquid Castile soap
5-10 drops essential oil (optional)
Instructions:
Gently melt the shea butter and coconut oil together on low heat in a saucepan.
Add the oil of your choice, mix well, and then remove the saucepan from the heat.
Pour into a bowl large enough for whisking in the next step. Place the bowl in the refrigerator until the mixture hardens.
Remove from the refrigerator and whip the cream with a hand mixer until it becomes fluffy, which takes about 3 minutes.
5.Now pour in the liquid soap and continue whipping until everything is well blended.Transfer the cream directly with a spoon to a clean glass jar that seals tightly.
Tips
If you want to add your own scent to the cream, you can add one or two different essential oils, but make sure to add them before you put the cream in the refrigerator. This cream keeps quite well, but if water gets into it, it can spoil quickly. So always take the cream out of the jar with clean, dry hands or, even better, with a wooden spoon. Store the cream in a cool, dry place such as a pantry or cool bathroom cabinet.
Ready-made Shaving Soaps
We also offer ready-made shaving soaps for those who prefer them. Here we list some favorites.
Nea of Sweden's Avocado & Cedar works as a shampoo bar, body soap, and shaving soap – could it get any better?
Malin i Ratan Barrskog works well for shaving because the castor oil provides a rich lather and the clay in the soap makes the skin smooth.
Malin i Ratan Shea & Avocado Soap is a 5-in-1 product: body soap, face soap, shaving soap, shampoo and conditioner, suitable for adults, children, and pets—a real environmental win!
Safety Razors
We also offer very fine safety razors that you can find here.
