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A Close Shave – DIY Soap Recipe

June 13, 2007 by Jodi Leave a Comment

basic-white-soap

Father’s Day is only a few days away! Why not make that special guy something this year? An classic shaving soap is something that most men can use, and he’ll be delighted to know that you made it especially for him. Unlike a lot of commercial soaps, this shaving formula won’t dry out his skin.

  • 1 Cup unscented glycerin soap
  • 2 Tb sweet almond/grapeseed oil
  • 10-15 drops essential oil*
  • 8 to 10oz coffee mug or shaving mug
  • Shaving brush (can be found at drug or health stores)
  • Ribbon or Raffia
  • Cellophane bag

Directions:
Place soap in a small pan over low heat and stir until liquefied. The soap can also be placed in the microwave in a microwave-safe bowl in 15-second increments until melted. Add mineral oil and essential oil. Slowly pour the mixture into the coffee or shaving mug. Let it sit for three hours or until solid. Place the shaving brush on top of the mug and wrap in a clear cellophane bag. Tie with ribbon or raffia.

*Favorite “male” scents include Sandalwood, Patcholi, Cedarwood, Balsam, Cinnamon, Clove, Lime, Orange and Lemongrass

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DIY Christmas Cherry Body Scrub

If you love simple handmade gifts that still feel festive and special, this DIY Christmas Cherry Body Scrub from CraftBits is such a fun little project. It is bright, pretty, and has that sweet cherry scent that makes it feel perfect for Christmas gifting.

What I like about this tutorial is how easy it is to pull together. The scrub uses granulated sugar, sweet almond oil or another carrier oil, red cherry fragrance oil, and a touch of mica powder for color, so it feels like one of those projects you can make quickly but still package up beautifully.

It is the kind of bath and body recipe that works really well for teacher gifts, stocking stuffers, hostess gifts, or just a little festive treat for yourself. The pretty pink-red color and cherry fragrance give it a cheerful Christmas feel without needing anything too complicated.

The tutorial itself is wonderfully straightforward too. You simply combine the ingredients well and store the finished scrub in an airtight container, which makes this a lovely beginner-friendly project for holiday crafting.

If you are looking for a quick Christmas body scrub recipe that feels handmade, giftable, and easy to recreate, this one is a sweet little pick.

Featured Project: DIY Christmas Cherry Body Scrub

 

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