DIY Shaving Cream Recipe with Coconut and Shea Butter

Learn how to make the best homemade shaving cream with 4 all-natural ingredients. DIY shaving cream recipe with coconut and shea butter is moisturizing and soothing to the skin.

DIY SHAVING CREAM 

This DIY shaving cream is so simple to make, and it works really well. With nourishing all-natural ingredients, this homemade shaving cream will leave your skin smooth and moisturized. 

Like most of my natural skin care recipes, DIY shaving cream is all-natural and is very inexpensive to make. It is perfect for anyone with sensitive skin too! 

I love making my own skincare products, so I know exactly what is going on my skin and to save money. This shaving cream recipe is no exception.

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HOMEMADE SHAVING CREAM INGREDIENTS

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Making your own shaving cream is very simple, and you only need 4-ingredients. For this recipe, you will need coconut oil, shea butter, olive oil, and essential oils. All of these ingredients have excellent benefits for the skin! 

COCONUT OIL 

Coconut oil can be found in many skincare products for very good reasons. It can protect the skin against anti-aging, dryness, imperfections, and even infections. 

Coconut oil is a natural anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and it is very moisturizing for the skin. It is primarily made up of nourishing fatty acids and is really high in lauric acid. Coconut oil contains vitamin E and several healthy fats that help to make skin smooth.

Coconut oil can encourage the production of collagen and the regeneration of cells in your skin, which makes it effective for fading wrinkles and tightening the skin. 

Coconut oil can be used as an effective face moisturizer and body butter. 

SHEA BUTTER

I love the light earthy smell of shea butter. It goes perfectly in this DIY shaving cream recipe because, like coconut oil, it is also very moisturizing to the skin. 

It has high concentrations of fatty acids and vitamins that are great for the skin. Shea butter can be found in lotions, moisturizers, and other cosmetics that are made for softening the skin.

Shea butter has anti-inflammatory and healing properties. Using shea butter on your body can improve skin tone, moisturize, and soothe the skin. Because it is so gentle, it is great for all skin types. 

You can use shea butter to make DIY lip balm and lotion bars. 

OLIVE OIL 

Olive oil leaves a barrier on the skin, making it a great ingredient to add to the homemade shaving cream. It makes the skin extra smooth and soft, and it’s also full of antioxidants that help improve skin imperfections. 

Olive oil can also protect the skin from razor burn and bumps because it is a natural lubricant.

You can make this recipe without the olive oil, but I added it in because it makes the shaving cream lighter and has added benefits for the skin. 

ESSENTIAL OILS 

Several essential oils can be used to protect the skin against anti-aging, skin imperfections, bumps, and keep it moisturized. The added essential oils will also add in a beautiful scent! 

Using essential oils like peppermint or eucalyptus will add soothing properties that will leave the skin feeling cool. 

For this DIY shaving cream, you can add a blend of essential oils or a single essential oil. This really is a matter of preference. I will share several blends below for you to choose from.

BEST ESSENTIAL OILS FOR SKIN 

Some of my favorite essential oils for skin include frankincense, tea tree, lavender, rose, yarrow pom, and myrrh. All of these essential oils can help with most skin imperfections and anti-aging. However, there are several more that be used to improve the skin too. 

SOOTHING BLEND 

• 5 drops peppermint essential oil 
• 3 drops myrrh essential oil 
• 2 drops frankincense essential oil 

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COOLING BLEND 

• 5 drops wintergreen essential oil 
• 3 drops peppermint essential oil 
• 2 drops tea tree essential oil 

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CITRUS BLEND

• 5 drops wild orange essential oil 
• 3 drops bergamot essential oil 
• 2 drops lemon essential oil 

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MEN’S BLEND 

• 5 drops sandalwood essential oil 
• 3 drops frankincense essential oil 
• 2 drops tea tree essential oil 

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WOMEN’S BLEND 

• 5 drops lavender essential oil 
• 3 drops rose essential oil 
• 2 drops jasmine essential oil

HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE SHAVING CREAM 

Making homemade shaving cream is very easy! All you will need is coconut oil, shea butter, olive oil, and essential oils. You will also need a double boiler, a hand mixer, and an airtight storage container. 

1. Add the coconut oil and shea butter to a double boiler and heat over medium heat. 
2. Once all the ingredients are melted, remove the bowl from the heat. 
3. Add in the olive oil. 
4. Once the mixture has cooled slightly, add in the essential oils. 
5. Place the bowl in the freezer until it’s set up a bit. You don’t want it to be solid just firm. (See video)
6. Using a hand mixer or stand up mixer whip the ingredients together.
7. Store in an airtight container.

If you do not have a double boiler, you can make your own if you don’t want to buy one. Simply place a glass bowl over a pot of boiling water. I have used the “homemade” double boiler for so many of my recipes, and it works great!

HOW TO USE DIY SHAVING CREAM? 

This homemade shaving cream can be used on the face, legs, and armpits when you are ready to shave wet the area and then apply the shaving cream. You will quickly notice that you won’t need a lot as a little goes a long way. 

HOW LONG DOES HOMEMADE SHAVING CREAM LAST? 

This shaving cream recipe will last up to one year. 

HOW TO STORE HOMEMADE SHAVING CREAM? 

It is always best to store any DIY skincare products that are made with essential oils in a glass storage container. This is because overtime essential oils can break down plastic and pull out the toxins, leaving them in your homemade product. 

Store your DIY shaving cream in a glass container with an airtight lid. It is best to keep it out of direct sunlight. 

Like most of my DIY’S, I prefer to store my shaving cream in a wide mouth mason jar. Using a wide mouth mason jar is best so you can get your hand in the jar, making it easier to get the shaving cream out when it is getting low.

DIY Shaving Cream Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup coconut oil 
• 1/2 cup shea butter 
• 1/8 cup olive oil 
• 10-15 drops essential oils 

Instructions

1. Add the coconut oil and shea butter to a double boiler and heat over medium heat. 
   
2. Once all the ingredients are melted, remove the bowl from the heat. 
   Add in the olive oil. 
   
3. Once the mixture has cooled slightly, add in the essential oils. 
   Place the bowl in the freezer until it's set up a bit. You don’t want it to be solid just firm. (See video)
   
4. Using a hand mixer or stand up mixer whip the ingredients together.
   Store in an airtight container.