Make Shaving Soap at Home

Make shaving soap and forego the chemical and aerosol canned stuff for a smooth shave with all natural ingredients. Creating a mug of shaving soap is not difficult to do and whether you use it yourself or make several for gifts, homemade shaving soap is cheaper and often better than what you'll get from the store.

Clay Shaving Soap Recipe
To make homemade shaving soap, you'll need several items. First, you'll need some soap base, such as pure shea butter. Also, get some cosmetic facial clay. You'll be able to find both of these ingredients at soap or candle making stores. You'll also need some lavender essential oil and a sturdy ceramic bowl or mug.

Ingredients You Will Need:
Soap base, such as pure shea butter
Cosmetic facial clay
Lavender essential oil

Cut the soap base into small chunks and melt it in a double boiler. Stir to break up any small pieces. When the soap base is fully melted, stir in the clay. When it is fully dissolved, add no more than 10 drops of essential oil. Stir thoroughly, then pour the mixture into the ceramic mug. Let the soap mixture cool completely before using. To use the shaving soap, get a natural boar hair bristled brush wet and work it into the surface of the soap. A rich lather should form on the brush; proceed to lather up the face for shaving.

Castile Shaving Soap Recipe
Ingredients You Will Need:
1 cup distilled water
Grated Castile soap
2 teaspoons coconut oil
3 tablespoons almond oil
1 tablespoon borax powder
10 drops essential oil

Boil distilled water in a saucepan. Carefully pour the grated soap into the water and stir until it is dissolved. Pour the soapy water into a blender, then add coconut oil, almond oil and borax powder. Blend until the mixture is whipped and creamy. Add no more than 10 drops of essential oil and blend completely. Scoop the shaving soap mixture into a ceramic mug and let it harden, about 24 hours. A wet shaving brush should generate a good fluffy lather just right for shaving.