Thread: Simple post-shave solutions

udder ointment works wonders ^^
similar to eucerin it adds a little protective layer which is especially nice in the winter months

After some experimenting I have found the perfect post shave. For me.

250g/ 8.8oz organic refined shea butter.
2 tbl spoons virgin organic argan oil.
2 tbl spoons organic rosehip oil.
1 tbl spoon organic almond oil.
Few drops of essential oil of choice.

Heat over a low heat in a double boiler and mix. Take care not to heat above 175°F/ 80°C otherwise you will ruin the benefits of the ingredients.

The benefits from the butter and oils are huge.

Shea butter. The moisturisers in Shea Butter are the same moisturisers produced by the sebaceous glands in the skin.
I prefer to use refined shea butter as the unrefined smells quite strong and takes away from the essential oils. Source of vitamins A and E.

Argan oil. Contains natural tocopherols (vitamin E), essential fatty acids and antioxidants to help protect from free radicals.

Rosehip oil. Contains vitamins C, A, and K, as well as the essential fatty acids - linoleic acid, linolenic acid, and oleic acid.

Almond oil. Contains vitamins A, B1, B2, B6 and E & is particularly suited for nourishing the skin and known to be effective at moisturising eczema.

For me I find this the most beneficial for my skin type, dry/sensitive, anything with alcohol dries my skin right out so most post shaves are a no go for me. A little goes a long way so you cant make up too much as the shelf life is 24 months.
All in all a perfect way to finish your shave.

Thanks for the recipe mark! I'm heading to the store with a shopping list. Exactly what I was looking for, a natural postshave moisturizer. Second ever SR shave today, and I'm gonna need some nourishing postshave treatments to keep my skin happy while I learn to shave correctly.

No worries.
I tried all ingredients individualy to see if they suited my skin and to be honest all would be more than fine by themselves.
As said only use a tiny amount warmed in your hands because too much will not be absorbed quickly.
This is free from chemical preservatives so store away from sunlight. Vitamin E is a natural preservative but it won't last forever, 18-24 months is a resonable shelf life to expect.

Have fun with the essential oil, my favourites are lavender, lime and a mix of cypress, bergamot and lavender.

Just got an alum block the other and seem to really enjoy that right after a rinse of cold water then some Thayers witch hazel. I've been having trouble finding a good AS balm or the like that my skin gets along with. I used some Nivea post shave balm the other day and to my surprise my face did not like that at all. I do actually enjoy the nice "burn" from those alcohol based AS but Im sure that cant be great for the skin. Mark that recipe sounds great thanks for sharing that, I think I will have to give that a try.

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Originally Posted by markbignosekelly

After some experimenting I have found the perfect post shave. For me.

250g/ 8.8oz organic refined shea butter.
2 tbl spoons virgin organic argan oil.
2 tbl spoons organic rosehip oil.
1 tbl spoon organic almond oil.
Few drops of essential oil of choice.

Heat over a low heat in a double boiler and mix. Take care not to heat above 175°F/ 80°C otherwise you will ruin the benefits of the ingredients.

The benefits from the butter and oils are huge.

Shea butter. The moisturisers in Shea Butter are the same moisturisers produced by the sebaceous glands in the skin.
I prefer to use refined shea butter as the unrefined smells quite strong and takes away from the essential oils. Source of vitamins A and E.

Argan oil. Contains natural tocopherols (vitamin E), essential fatty acids and antioxidants to help protect from free radicals.

Rosehip oil. Contains vitamins C, A, and K, as well as the essential fatty acids - linoleic acid, linolenic acid, and oleic acid.

Almond oil. Contains vitamins A, B1, B2, B6 and E & is particularly suited for nourishing the skin and known to be effective at moisturising eczema.

For me I find this the most beneficial for my skin type, dry/sensitive, anything with alcohol dries my skin right out so most post shaves are a no go for me. A little goes a long way so you cant make up too much as the shelf life is 24 months.
All in all a perfect way to finish your shave.

That recipe sounds awesome! Been making my own preshave oil for a while now and it is great for my skin and improves my shave very well. The wife even threw away her canned shaving cream and uses it all the time. She loves it too.
Going to have to give this a try. Was worried about the ingredients but a Google search revealed they are all available at the Vitamin Shoppe right up the road!!
Thanks Mark, look forward to trying it!

Yesterday, I got such a good shave I was halfway through the day as I remembered I had just hot-toweled off and forgot anything.
Never any thought about it. Besides being senile, Not too shabby!

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Yesterday, I got such a good shave I was halfway through the day as I remembered I had just hot-toweled off and forgot anything.
Never any thought about it. Besides being senile, Not too shabby!

It's interesting that someone with a lot of experience with a straight razor still mentions 'good shaves.' I know the feeling, but thought that the Ancient Ones (experienced) would have a very limited number of OK shaves and mostly superlative shaves. I actually find this encouraging. The endeavour wouldn't be as much fun if it was too linear.
Post shave: I'm for a lot of blast...I especially like the feeling that my top layer of skin lifts off and separates from the layer underneath then turns to vapor and drifts down into the sink. Unfortunately I have to execute a substandard shave for this to happen.

I made up a batch of my "Whizbang Winter Balm". Very simple recipe: 1part coconut oil, 1part unrefined Shea butter. I put it in a Pyrex dish, microwave it just until it is melted, make sure it's mixed well and then pour it into my glass container. At this point you can add a few drops of EO, eg rose or lavender or frankensence. Make sure it is mixed well and then put it in the fridge until it solidifies. Then you can put it on your den shelf and it's ready to use. Feels great on my skin. Perfect for dry winter days.

4-5 drops of tea tree oil and eucalyptus oil to about 6 oz of witch hazel or 4-5 drops of tea tree oil to full bottle of aqua velva blue or reduce to 2-3 for aqua velva musk.