Are you searching for a chemical-free, economical shave gel?
One that leaves your skin feeling super soft and nourished?
Look no further!
This easy, homemade 3-ingredient shave gel uses healing herbs, soothing Aloe vera, and olive oil for a smooth shave that is kind to your skin.
Suggested Herbs
These herbs are all known to be soothing or healing to the skin. Choose one, or use a combination.
- Chamomile flowers
- Calendula flowers
- Lavender flowers
- Comfrey leaf and/or root
- Plantain leaf
- Saint John’s Wort leaves and/or flowers
- Thyme leaf
- Lemon balm leaf
- Oregon Grape root
Homemade 3-Ingredient Shave Gel
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons herbs of choice see below for suggestions
- 1 cup Aloe vera gel
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Place herbs and olive oil into oven-safe bowl or jar.
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Once oven is preheated, place dish inside and turn off heat. Leave for 5 to 24 hours.
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Follow these directions for a longer, more traditional method of infusing the oil.
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Strain herbs out of the oil using a fine sieve or cheesecloth. Some of the oil will cling to the herbs, leaving you with about 1/4 cup.
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Using a small whisk, combine the oil with the Aloe vera gel.
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Store in a jar or bottle.
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To use, wet skin.
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Spread on a thin layer of gel.
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Shave as normal.
Recipe Notes
Suggested Herbs
These herbs are all known to be soothing or healing to the skin. Choose one, or use a combination.
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how long does this keep, and does it need to be refrigerated?
I have had a jar kept at room temperature for several months. Both the aloe vera gel I use and the olive oil are stable at room temperature, so I have never had a problem with it spoiling.
My question exactly… Could you add Vit E or an essential oil to preserve it at room temp?
Hi Peggy, I have not found ti necessary to add anything – but the aloe vera gel I buy is stable at room temperature. If you bought a gel that had to be kept refrigerated, or made the gel yourself, then yes, you would need to add something to preserve it at room temp. One of those two things would probably work, but I haven’t tried it so couldn’t say for sure.
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Can we use this to save down there?
Hi, Prindy.
I’m sure you can…avoid getting into sensitive areas though.
~Danielle, TCS Customer Success Team