Finished Silky Smooth After Shave Lotion
Yesterday I released a recipe for a Silky Smooth Shave Cream. Today I am going to share with you a recipe for an After Shave Lotion to go with that shaving cream. I wanted a lotion that went on thick but left you feeling softer than a babies bum and helps soothe the skin. I added three extracts that are all known for being soothing to the skin, Orchid Extract, Ivy Extract, and Calendula Extract. This lotion turned out great after shaving with the Silky Smooth Shave Cream and then using this lotion my skin felt amazing!
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Recipe: (Makes 3.53 ounces or 100 grams)
| Recipe in ounces: 2.06 ounces Water 0.21 ounces Conditioning Emulsifier 0.25 ounces Dimethicone 0.18 ounces Hydrovance 0.49 ounces Apricot Kernel Oil 0.07 ounces Orchid Extract 0.07 ounces Ivy Extract 0.07 ounces Calendula Extract 0.02 ounces Liquid Germall Plus 0.01 ounces Lavender 40/42 Extra Q.S. Grape Color Q.S. Purple Raspberry Color |
Recipe in grams: 58.3 grams Water 6 grams Conditioning Emulsifier 10 grams Dimethicone 5 grams Hydrovance 14 grams Apricot Kernel Oil 2 grams Orchid Extract 2 grams Ivy Extract 2 grams Calendula Extract 0.5 grams Liquid Germall Plus 0.2 grams Lavender 40/42 Extra Q.S. Grape Color Q.S. Purple Raspberry Color |
Recipe in Percentages 58.3% Water 6% Conditioning Emulsifier 10% Dimethicone 5% Hydrovance 14% Apricot Kernel Oil 2% Orchid Extract 2% Ivy Extract 2% Calendula Extract 0.5% Liquid Germall Plus 0.2% Lavender 40/42 Extra Q.S. Grape Color Q.S. Purple Raspberry Color |
Weighing the Conditioning Emulsifier
Weighing Oils
After Adding Water
After Heating and Mixing Together
Q.S. means quantity sufficient. It takes such a little amount it is hard to weigh. To achieve the light purple color I used a couple drops of each color.
To make this lotion start by weighing everything except for the extracts, essential oil, colors, and the preservative. Then heat gently in the microwave until the Conditioning Emulsifier has completely melted. Then set the lotion aside and allow it to cool to under 120° F. Once cooled add the extracts, the Lavender 40/42 Extra, colors, and the preservative. Pipe into the container of your choice. Label and enjoy!
