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Shaving Soap Recipe: A Father’s Day DIY

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Not all of our DIY endeavors are ideal for the more masculine folks in our lives, which can make Father’s Day a bit tricky for those of us who are inclined to handcraft gifts for every holiday.

Enter Anne-Marie Faiola and her delightfully gender-neutral and Father’s Day-ready Handmade Beauty Box Shaving Soap Recipe.

Shaving soap set itself apart from standard soaps through the addition of bentonite clay. The clay is included to help the, “razor slip and slide smoothly and cleanly along the skin.”

We all know shaving can irritate the skin, so in addition to the smoothing addition of bentonite clay, this recipe (taken from the CreativeLive class, Make Your Own Bath and Beauty Products) includes chamomile extract, which acts as an anti-inflammatory on the skin, and olive oil which contains vitamins A and E.

As Anne-Marie says, “we really do want to leave a beautifully moist skin behind.” The heaviness of olive oil helps us to do exactly that.

Ingredients:

2 lbs foaming bath butter

1 ounce bentonite clay

1 ounce chamomile extract

4 ounce. olive oil

.7 ounce tobacco and bay leaf fragrance oil

 

Supplies:

Eight  4 ounce bail jars

Sanitized mixing bowl

Hand mixer

 

Steps:

Whip foaming bath butter in sanitized bowl to soften it.

Scrape down the bowl.

Add olive oil and chamomile extract.

Beat on low to medium speed until homogenized and fluffy

Add bentonite clay and fragrance oil and hand mix to integrate the powder.

Beat until fluffy.

Scoop into cosmetic-grade bail jars and enjoy!

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To use: Add 1-2 tablespoons of soft shaving soap to a clean, damp face. Massage into skin until it forms a foamy lather. Using warm water will help soften the follicles for a closer shave. Shave as usual and rinse with warm water.

There is no curing and no dry time. This shaving soap is ready to gift as soon as you finish it and it is kid-friendly, so you can have tiny hands help during the process.

 

To learn more about making your own bath and beauty products, check out Anne-Marie’s complete class on CreativeLive.

Article contributed By Rachel Gregg

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When someone in the house starts sniffling, you just know it’s going to make the rounds. That’s when I reach for this homemade herbal vapor rub—our family’s go-to chest balm for easing congestion, coughs, and that heavy-headed sick feeling.

Made with gentle yet powerful essential oils, this balm works just like the classic Vicks rub (but without the synthetic stuff). It’s safe, effective, and smells like a eucalyptus grove with a hint of grandma’s medicine chest—in the best possible way!

Whether you’re treating a toddler’s sniffles or trying to head off a man cold, this DIY vapor rub will be your winter wellness MVP.

Why You’ll Love This Natural Decongestant Balm

  • No petroleum or nasties – A clean, green homemade Vicks alternative 
  • Gentle enough for kids – With optional adjustments for littlies 
  • Nourishing balm texture – Melts into skin without being greasy 
  • Essential oils – Provide cooling, clearing, and comforting support 
  • Customizable – Make it stronger for adults or extra-gentle for babies 

Ingredients

Base:

  • 1/4 cup coconut oil (or olive oil for a softer balm) 
  • 2 tbsp shea butter or mango butter 
  • 2 tbsp beeswax pellets 

Essential Oil Blend (for adults):

  • 10 drops eucalyptus essential oil 
  • 8 drops peppermint essential oil 
  • 6 drops rosemary essential oil 
  • 4 drops tea tree essential oil 
  • 4 drops lavender essential oil 

Optional for kids under 5:
 Replace eucalyptus and peppermint with fir needle and cedarwood atlas, and halve the total essential oil amount.

How to Make Your Own Vapor Rub

  1. Melt the base:
     In a double boiler (or a bowl over simmering water), gently melt the coconut oil, shea butter, and beeswax together. Stir until smooth and liquid. 
  2. Cool slightly:
     Remove from heat and let cool just a few minutes—enough that it’s no longer scalding hot but still liquid. 
  3. Add essential oils:
     Stir in your essential oil blend. Don’t add them too early or the heat will evaporate their goodness. 
  4. Pour into tins or jars:
     Carefully pour into a small glass jar or metal balm tin. Let cool completely before putting the lid on. 
  5. Label & store:
     Store in a cool place away from sunlight. Balm will keep for up to 6 months. 

How to Use Your Herbal Chest Rub

  • For chest and back: Rub a small amount onto chest, upper back, and soles of the feet during cold or flu season. 
  • For steam relief: Add a pea-sized amount to a bowl of steaming water, cover your head with a towel, and inhale. 
  • For headaches: Dab a touch on temples and neck (use caution and avoid eyes). 

Mum Tips

  • Patch test first if you’re unsure about sensitivities. 
  • Keep a tiny jar in your handbag during winter for on-the-go sniffles. 
  • For a nighttime version, add a few drops of Roman chamomile or lavender for extra sleep support. 

 

 

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