Women always want to look beautiful… and smooth! If you’re tired of traditional hair removal methods, be sure to read the following article. Learn how to make a natural shaving cream and prevent ingrown hairs below.
Why use shaving cream?
It could be for fashion, aesthetics, or hygiene. Women and men remove hair from different parts of their bodies. This way, they keep their skin smooth and beautiful.
Shaving cream, in addition to removing hair, is a product with the ability to lubricate the skin before using razors, blades, or electric shavers.
If you choose a homemade cream, you will not only improve the shaving process, but you will also avoid the use of chemical or artificial elements that, in the long term, affect the skin or can even cause ingrown hairs.
3 options for preparing natural shaving cream
It all depends on the ingredients you have available at home or can find at health food stores. We offer you 3 recipes to prepare a 100% natural, homemade shaving cream.
1. Basic shaving cream recipe
With this first alternative, you certainly won’t have to go out to buy anything, because you’ll have all the items on your nightstand or in the bathroom.
Ingredients
- ½ cup of mild conditioner
- ½ cup of mild shampoo
- 3 tablespoons of face cream
- 3 tablespoons of baby oil (or olive oil)
Utensils
- Bowl
- Spoon or spatula
- cling film
- Funnel
- Jar or bottle with an airtight lid
Preparation
- First, place the conditioner and shampoo in a container. Mix well to combine them.
- Add the cream and oil and continue stirring gently.
Then, let it sit in a cool, shaded place covered with plastic wrap. - To preserve it better, place the mixture in a bottle or jar.
- Next, wash the area you wish to shave with soap and water and dry with a clean towel.
- Apply a layer of shaving cream and use the tool to remove the hairs.
- Finally, rinse with warm water and pat dry (to avoid irritating the skin).
2. Recipe for medium shaving cream
We gave it this name because the ingredients aren’t very common at home. But, in fact, they’re easily found in health food stores.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons of shea butter
- 3 tablespoons of coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons of almond oil
- 12 drops of almond essential oil
Utensils
- Pots
- Spatula
- Mug
- cling film
- Blender
- Jar or bottle
Preparation
- First of all, place the shea butter and coconut oil in a saucepan.
- Heat in a bain-marie for a few minutes (always on low heat).
- Once it’s integrated and melted, remove from the heat.
- Add the almond and lavender oils and stir to mix well.
- Pour into a bowl, cover with cling film, and store in the refrigerator until hardened.
- Next, take it out of the refrigerator and, using a blender, stir to achieve a thick cream.
- Let it rest for a few minutes. Transfer to a glass container (you can keep it in the refrigerator for up to a month).
- It applies the same as the previous recipe.
3. Advanced shaving cream recipe
This option is, for example, for those who have already tried the two previous recipes or for those who prefer more ingredients in their home remedies. It’s very effective!
Ingredients
- ¼ cup of olive oil
- 3 tablespoons of shea butter (cocoa butter can be used)
- 1/4 cup of honey
- 1 vitamin E capsule
- 2 tablespoons of baking soda
- 1/4 cup of liquid Castile soap
- 1 tablespoon of cosmetic white clay (optional)
Utensils
- Pots
- Spatula
- Glass jar or bottle
Preparation
- First, melt the shea butter in a saucepan (using a double boiler). Remove from the heat when it is completely melted.
- Next, add the olive oil, honey, vitamin E capsule, baking soda, Castile soap, and, if desired, white clay.
- Stir well to obtain a homogeneous and compact mixture (this can be done by hand or with a mixer).
- Finally, pour it into a glass container and let it cool.
- To apply, follow the same steps as in recipe #1.
How to prevent and treat ingrown hairs?
There’s no doubt that ingrown hairs are very painful and unsightly. No matter what hair removal method you use, you’ve probably experienced them at some point. So, pay attention to these tips to prevent ingrown hairs and never suffer from them again:
Exfoliation
It certainly helps to remove dead skin cells and oils that may be trapping hair, as well as to soften the ends of the hair. First of all, use a special glove and apply a natural ingredient with exfoliating properties, such as:
- Sugar
- Salt
- Coffee
- Oatmeal
- Clay
Repeat twice a day to remove hair easily. Let’s say you often suffer from ingrown hairs. Exfoliating three times a week is a good idea.
Acne creams
If you have pimples on your face and are undergoing any treatment (homemade or otherwise), this can help eliminate ingrown hairs, especially if they are infected and have pus. As expected, it will reduce inflammation and give the hair more room to grow out.
Hot compresses
To soften the skin and, above all, open the pores, wet a cloth or linen with warm water and place it on the ingrown hair. Then, leave it for a few minutes until it cools. You may need to repeat the process if the hair is deeply embedded in the skin.