DIY Solid Aftershave Pour Homme!

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DIY Solid Aftershave Pour Homme!

All this week we’ve been giving you some great ideas for solid perfumes. They’re perfect as Christmas gifts. Today we have an aftershave version! 

There are many essential oils with a woody or spicy scent that make for a more masculine scent.

Many of those pricey aftershaves that you see on the shelves will contain at least one (sometimes many more) essential oils. So, we thought we’d put together an all-natural solid aftershave blend for the chaps. Geezers. Lads. Gents!

This blend has an attractive musky undertone with a light and intriguing top note. 

You’ll need:

  • 4 tablespoons Beeswax Pellets
  • 4 tablespoons carrier / vegetable oil
  • 35 drops Cedarwood
  • 15 drops Patchouli
  • 35 drops Bergamot
  • Some jars, pots or other containers for the finished products.

You might find it easier to blend the essential oils together before you start the rest of the process. It’s best to start with a few drops of each oil to get the balance how you like it. You can then add more of one oil and less of another according to taste.

Place the beeswax pellets in a bowl on top of a pan with simmering water. Stir gently as they melt, then add the carrier / vegetable oil.  Give it a good stir and then add your blended essential oils. Stir well to ensure the essential oils are absorbed by the rest of the mix before pouring into the containers that you’ve chosen. And that’s it!  

Don’t forget to check out our other solid perfume blogs from earlier in the week. There are plenty of great ideas and also the base recipe so you can design your very own blends. Enjoy!

 

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Please note that Amphora Aromatics Ltd cannot be held responsible for any injury, illness or adverse reaction to any recipes, instructions or advice given. It is the responsibility of the end user to ensure that they have followed the relevant safety protocols and that they are aware of any possible side effects before use. We always advise that a skin patch test is carried out before full usage of any natural product whether purchased from ourselves or elsewhere.

If you are making a water based formulation for yourself or to sell then it’s very important that extremely high levels of hygiene are adhered to. Please also be aware that water based products will require some sort of preservative to ensure that they don’t spoil too rapidly. Once water has been included in a formulation bacteria can quickly form and spoil the finished product if preservatives are not used.

Some essential oils can be particularly hazardous for pregnant women. If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant then please ensure that you have carefully checked that the essential oil(s) you plan to use are suitable. We recommend that essential oils are avoided altogether during the first trimester of pregnancy. Products should be stored out of reach of children. If you’re planning to use essential oils during pregnancy or with babies or children then you should consult with a professional Aromatherapist first.

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