What a time to be alive, amirite? There is so much going on in the world right now, let us not forget to take care of ourselves! Self care is the name of the game ⏤ turn the world off when you get home. Curl up with that book, take that bath, or give yourself that shave you’ve been putting off. You’ll feel a bit better when it’s done, believe me. And afterwards, give your skins a spritz of this stuff. Who knew making your own was this quick and easy? 🤷🏽♀️ Ummm, I did. Scroll down to learn how to make after shave spray. Your skins will thank ya!
What you need
Witch hazel
- Contains anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti-fungal and antioxidant properties
- Is an effective natural cleanser
Vegetable glycerin
- Safe and non-toxic
- Improves skin imperfections by holding in moisture
- Has natural skin healing properties
Aloe vera gel
- Soothes and hydrates irritated skin
- Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties help to heal damaged skin
- A natural moisturizer
Cedarwood essential oil
- Heals skin rashes and blemishes
- Reduces excessive secretions of sebum, oil and normalizes both dry and oily skin
- Has a grounding and earthy scent
- Optional, but recommended
Vetiver essential oil
- Heals skin and promotes cell regeneration
- Treats dark spots, acne blemishes and cracked skin
- Has antiseptic and antioxidant properties
- Smells amazing!
- Optional, but recommended
Bergamot essential oil
- Provides skin purifying benefits
- Inhibits the growth of germs, fungi and viruses and applied topically
- Helps to balance oily skin and reduce acne marks and blemishes
- Optional, but recommended
Glass spray bottle
- Glass is always the preference when working with essential oils
- Dark or UV protected glass helps to retain the effective properties of the essential oils
How to make
- Unscrew the nozzle on your glass spray bottle and get ready to add:
- 1 tablespoon each of Vegetable glycerin and Aloe vera gel
- Next, add your favorite essential oils. I used 12 drops Cedarwood, 8 drops Vetiver and 4 drops Bergamot
- Fill the rest of the glass spray bottle with Witch Hazel
- Add the nozzle back on
- Shake to combine
- It’s ready to use. Enjoy!
Ways to use
- After shaving, rinse your skin thoroughly
- Pat dry with a clean towel
- Give the bottle a good shake before use
- Spray on shaven areas
- Rub thoroughly into skin
- Follow up with a moisturizer like this one (or this one)!
Did you make this DIY?
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