Adding lavender oil to shaving cream

**samballat** · 07-01-2009, 07:38 AM

I came across this hint to add a drop of lavender or eucalyptus oil to the shave cream in the lather bowl. So the procedure for superlather would be: prime the brush with soap, put cream and essential oil in the lather bowl and create lather.

I never heard of this practice before and decided to buy some oil. Anyone any experience with this?

**NewYorkBuck** · 07-01-2009, 08:51 AM

Dunno - seems like something they'd do to lavender cream already....

**michiganlover** · 07-01-2009, 09:02 AM

Originally Posted by samballat

I came across this hint to add a drop of lavender or eucalyptus oil to the shave cream in the lather bowl. So the procedure for superlather would be: prime the brush with soap, put cream and essential oil in the lather bowl and create lather.

I never heard of this practice before and decided to buy some oil. Anyone any experience with this?

I don't see why it wouldn't work, assuming that all of the products used are scent free, or nearly so.

There have been at least a few threads lately, talking about adding additional scents to Van Der Hagen Deluxe soap.

Sounds like what you would be doing is a similar concept.

Van Der Hagen was being used in these examples, because it's a really in-expensive product, and also has a very mild scent on it's own.

**kzoo1** · 07-01-2009, 09:50 AM

It will work, just be cautious of how much you add. The lavender EO I bought is very concentrated. I've been thinking of diluting it in vodka or something similar.

**Fnord5** · 07-01-2009, 09:53 AM

I have done this with the VDH soaps, but not with any creams.
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=82514
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=91424

**Dadof3** · 07-01-2009, 10:19 AM

Folks at Saint Charles Shave have some guidelines on how much EO to add to unscented cream. It could be a place to start.

Paul

**samballat** · 07-01-2009, 10:59 AM

That is the 'fun part'. It was not stated for use at unscented stuff only, just as an extra step in the process of creating superlather. (It was not called superlather, but the principle was te same) I've not tried yet, but it was mostly meant to give a nice feeling whilest lathering your face. When the oils arrive I will share the results.

**nomed** · 07-01-2009, 11:39 AM

Wow you "superlather" guys are crazy. You forgot to ad a drop of glycerin lol.

**King of Kailua** · 07-01-2009, 12:25 PM

I add a couple of drops of lavender e.o. occasionally to a bowl of lather. You won't need much at all because the oil is concentrated, but there really is no standard for concentrations it seems across brands. Try just 2 drops and see how it goes. Also, the warmer the lather, the better the incorporation. A cooler lather will impede the lather volume a bit comparatively.

**samballat** · 07-01-2009, 01:09 PM

Originally Posted by King of Kailua

I add a couple of drops of lavender e.o. occasionally to a bowl of lather. You won't need much at all because the oil is concentrated, but there really is no standard for concentrations it seems across brands. Try just 2 drops and see how it goes. Also, the warmer the lather, the better the incorporation. A cooler lather will impede the lather volume a bit comparatively.

So, what difference does it make exactly to add this oils?

**King of Kailua** · 07-01-2009, 05:46 PM

Originally Posted by samballat

So, what difference does it make exactly to add this oils?

If you'd like to add a lavender scent, try it. You can google information on the properties of lavender or other essential oils you'd like to try. Basically, lavender is a calming scent for me.

**bokaba** · 07-01-2009, 07:39 PM

Be careful...too much lavender will irritate...

**Sue** · 07-03-2009, 09:36 PM

As Bokaba said, lavender is a known potential irritant. Ask the vendor of the oil you purchase for their recommended dilution. Use a bit less and only add to the maximum as needed to your preferance.
Sue