DIY Herbal Aftershave

[Rolo]

My girlfriend found this recipe for an aftershave.

2 tablespoons dried comfrey leaf
1 tablespoon dried calendula
1cup (250ml) distilled witch hazel
1/2 teaspoon vegetable glycerin
20 drops of sandalwood essential oil.

Steep the comfrey & calendula in the witch hazel in a covered jar for 2 weeks. Strain and add the glycerin and sandalwood essential oil. Shake well and enjoy.


-Comfrey and calendula help to heal irritation and tiny cuts. Witch hazel is a mild astringent and sandalwood calms inflammation. Vegetable glycerin moisturize the skin.-

I'm going to try this as soon as I get the ingredients. Has anyone tried to make something similar?

[jellywerker]

Sounds interesting, I was considering making something, but my plans were far simpler, simply some essential oil mixed with jojoba or rosehip oil.

[edders]

Jeez..more stuff to discover. Once I perfect honing, settle on a brush, work on a warm lather technique, find my correct setting on my adjustables and finish Lynn's DVD I will get right on this...

[jellywerker]

Heh, I can see how shaving before the internet could be better, assuming you got a decent razor, brush, and cream. You wouldn't be constantly plagued by the question "is there something better for me?" I would say I am in the same boat, as a noob I'm wondering how much I will have to try before I find what is perfect for me, and then what happens when my beard grows in fully and I have to change! 0.o

[mozart]

To throw something into the mix:

Any combination of glycerin, witch hazel, aloe vera, plus herb extracts (simple herbal teas in bags would do fine) as well as essential oils should make a good aftershave.

Best - MM