If you aren't familiar with shaving oil or how to use it, I will explain it to you the way my dad did.  I am probably one of the few daughters who has had the opportunity to be taught how to shave her face by her dad.  Imagine me, a woman in her early 30s, standing in front of a mirror next to my dad, with razor in hand and a face covered in shaving cream.  In my quest to understand shaving (and not because I needed a shave!), he offered to show me his favorite method hands on.  The key, he said, is to apply a good shaving oil.  You apply it to your face before the shaving cream because the oil softens the hairs but also protects the skin.  Applying the oil also gives you a closer shave and (bonus!) the blade is also easier to clean afterwards.  After you apply the oil, you lather up some shaving soap or cream and, well, shave with a blade.  Follow with an aftershave or hydrating mist and moisturizer.

 

Girls can use a shaving oil as well, I like to once in a while on my legs.  I will use the oil and follow with the lather of our Activated Charcoal soap.  My legs always feel silky soft!

 

 

 

Shaving Oil Recipe:

1.5 fl oz castor oil

1.5 fl oz hemp seed oil

1 fl oz olive oil

optional:

20-40 drops of skin safe, non-phototoxic essential oils

My dad loves this blend which is antibacterial and skin healing, both great things for a shaving oil!

8 drops Frankincense

8 drops Fir Needle

8 drops Bay West

5 drops cedar virginia

10 drops lavender (A)

written by Dominique Caron