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After Shave Balm- Recipes for Cottage Industry After Shave

Many commerical after shave have sickly, cloying, or overpowering scents. The after shave recipes included here are permufed only with pure main oils & provide more subtle, pleasing & declicate fragances. In addition, they tone the skin & close the pores, keeping the skin in good condition. Here are some Home made after shave balm.

Sandalwood & Vetivert AFTER SHAVE Balm

The sweet, woody & musky aroma of sandalwood is a particular favorite in After Shave. Sandalwood is a natural bactericide & soothes the skin after shaving. Vetivert has a deep, earthy aroma that blends beautifilly with the sandalwood, creating a strong, deep male fragrance. This after shave is suitable for all skin types & is particualy good for young men just beginning to shave.

1. Pour the vodka into a 7 oz (200ml) glass bottle. Carefully add the main oil, one by one, & shake vigorously until the oils have dissolved.
2. Add the witch hazel & shake well. Then add the rose water & shake again.
3. Label the bottle & the Sandalwood & Vetivert After shave is ready to use.
4. Make sur to shake the bottle befor using each time to disperse the oil.

Cedarwood & Juniper AFTER SHAVE Balm

Out of all the main oils, cedarwood is the most popular amongest men & is much used in men's toiletries. The astringent & antiseptic properties of cedarwood, together with its masculine aroma, make it an abvious choice for a Cottage Industry after shave.

1 tbsp (20ml) high proof vodka
8 drops cedarwood
6 drops cypress
3 drops juniper
4 tbsp (50ml) witch hazel
6 tbsp (100ml) orange flower water

1. Pour the vodka into a 7 oz (200ml) glass bottle. Carefully add the main oil, one by one, & shake vigorously until the oils have dissolved.
2. Add the witch hazel & shake well. Then add the orange flower water & shake again.
3. Label the bottle & the after shave is ready to use.
4. Make sur to shake the bottle befor using each time to disperse the oil.

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