Luxurious 2-Ingredient Nontoxic DIY Shaving Oil
Ever run out of shaving cream when you need it the most? There are many DIY recipes you could choose from, but when you're in a pinch (or just want to limit the ingredients you're using), this quick 2-ingredient nontoxic DIY Shaving Oil will help!
Which two ingredients? Castile soap and essential oil.
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when you make homemade shaving oil, you save a ton of cash and ditch harmful ingredients simply by using Castile soap and essential oil! Not to mention having a custom fragrance you'll love using only natural ingredients.
You can pick and choose which essential oil you would like to add or simply leave them out altogether. I recommend leaving them in, though, because we all need a little added wellness support. Especially us Moms, when sometimes a shower is the only alone time you get — turn that alone time into a spa, even if it's only for 10 minutes!
Essential Oil Inspiration for Your Homemade Shaving Oil
- Frankincense essential oil: supports skin health, reduces irritation, and provides a radiant hue
- Geranium essential oil: helps tender skin and has a calming aroma
- Grapefruit essential oil: reduces the appearance of cellulite and varicose veins (great to use for shaving legs)
- Lavender essential oil: supports healthy skin, soothes irritated skin, and relaxes your body
- Peppermint essential oil: cooling and energizing to your skin and mind
- Rose essential oil: supports healthy skin and has a luxurious aroma
There are a few essential oil blends that are great to use for DIY shaving oil too:
One of the best reasons to use essential oils is to make custom fragrances or change the ones you use to invigorate your senses and create a spa-like environment in your bathroom.
SAFETY TIP: If you are taking medication, please review our essential oil and medication contraindication post to learn which essential oils to stay away from, limit, or use cautiously.
2-Ingredient Non-Toxic Shaving Oil Recipe
This non-toxic shaving oil works better than shaving cream, enabling you to enjoy a nice glide, as well as the soothing properties of the essential oil (or blend) you choose.
prep time: 5 MINUTES
total time: 5 MINUTES
Materials You'll Need for Making Natural DIY Shaving Oil
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- Castile soap
- Essential oils of your choice (shop here)
- Bottle of your choice (You can find some really cute bottles and jars HERE)
instead of using a regular soap bottle, you could change it to a foaming soap bottle, which will make your shaving oil last longer (saving money).
Instructions To Make Shaving Oil
- Add castile soap to fill your bottle halfway.
- Add in 20-30 drops of your essential oil, and swirl to mix the oil into the soap.
- Fill the bottle with castile soap until about 2 inches below the top (to allow room for the pump top)
- Put the pump top onto the bottle.
- Use as needed for shaving.
Quick Tip Using Your Natural Shaving Oil
If you plan to use glass bottles in your shower, keep the bottle in a basket so it doesn’t break on the tub or shower floor. I use glass because citrus essential oils can degrade plastic.
Additional Ways To Use Your Natural Shaving Oil:
- Homemade hand soap
- Homemade face cleanser
- Bubble bath
- Foot cleanser
More DIY Skincare Products To Use in Your Healthy Skin Care Routine
- DIY Face Toner
- DIY Vitamin C Oil
- Homemade Face Mask
- Homemade Deodorant

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