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Aftershave is another typically masculine product that can also be made at home. And the production is not complicated at all; moreover, it does not require heating, and therefore even complete beginners can manage it.
To produce the aftershave we will need essential oils in combination with water – since thisis a water-based product, it will be necessary to use a solubilizer that will enable the combination of aqueous and oily raw materials. Thanks to the fact that the aftershave does not contain alcohol, it will irritate the skin less, and it can also possibly be used as a perfume.
Since the production of aftershave is really simple, you do not need to be afraid of it at all.Even so, we bring you a few pieces of advice and tricks that can help you.If you have a problem dissolving the oils in water even when using a solubilizer, try increasing the ratio from 3:1 to 4:1 (essential oils:solubilizer). The final product may have a milky or cloudy colour after shaking – after standing it usually becomes clear. Alternatively, it may remain slightly cloudy, especially with higher doses of oils. However, this is not a defect that would disrupt the functionality of the product, so increase the content of solubilizer only in the case that the oils visibly separate from the water.
Below we bring you an overview of the individual raw materials and their possible substitutions, thanks to which you can adapt the aftershave exactly according to your ideas and thus prepare a great product either for yourself or as a gift.
Demineralized water serves as the base for the production of many cosmetic products, including aftershave. Do not use ordinary water from the tap or boiled water – such water will still contain minerals that may impair the stability of the product or the preservative.However, substitutes for demineralized water are represented by floral hydrolats, which you can combine freely to create an interesting product. At the same time, thanks to the high proportion of water, unlike some commercially available products where alcohol dominates, the aftershave will be less irritating to the skin.
A pleasant herbal and at the same time fresh scent is brought into the product by rosemary hydrolat, and this plant also helps to soothe irritated skin. In addition, as mentioned above, the floral hydrolat can be used to replace the entire share of demineralized water in the recipe.If you do not like the scent of rosemary, reach for your favourite hydrolat or combine several of them at once. For irritated skin, floral water from witch hazel or aloe vera juice is excellent. If you do not have hydrolat at hand at the moment, use demineralized water.
An excellent moisturizing raw material soluble in water is glycerin. This alcohol is a raw material well compatible with aqueous phases and many active raw materials. In products, it helps to increase skin hydration by improving water retention in the skin.Glycerin is an easily available raw material that is tolerated by a wide range of skin types. However, you can replace it with sodium PCA with similar properties, or omit it completely and use the same proportion of demineralized water.
Solubilizers are substances that behave similarly to emulsifiers, that is, they enable the combination of aqueousand oily raw materials. However, the difference is that solubilizers are intended for the uniform dispersion of a small amount of oils in a significantly larger proportion of water. Thanks to this substance, you can prepare aftershaves or perfumes on a water basis in the comfort of your home.This substance cannot be omitted from the product, because otherwise the aqueous and oily raw materials will not combine. However, if you have a problem combining oil with water, try increasing the ratio of solubilizer to oils according to the advice above.
This is the part of the recipe where there are no limits to your imagination. Try blends of essential oils or use only one favourite essential oil. It is up to you. We have prepared for you a woody blend of cedarwood and sandalwood in combination with coriander and lavender. This fragrance will enchant especially gentlemen with its intense woody and earthy notes.If you want to expand the palette of available fragrances even more, try fragrance oils. However, just as with essential oils, follow the recommended maximum dosage for individual oils (for example, according to IFRA standards).
For long-term use of any product on a water basis or containing water, it is necessary to use a preservative. In this case, Euxyl PE 9010 was chosen because it is well compatible with a wide range of pH values, and therefore suitable even for beginners.You can replace it with another broad-spectrum preservative, but do not forget to check whether it is active at the pH of your product. Otherwise, it will be necessary to adjust the pH (some preservatives work only in acidic pH, and therefore you must add, for example, lactic acid to lower the pH).Be sure to add a preservative, because without it the product will spoil after a few days.
As mentioned, you can experiment with homemade recipes to achieve the desired properties. However, the final result can be influenced by many factors, such as humidity, temperature, quality of raw materials or their storage. Before you use any raw material for the production of a cosmetic product, become familiar with its properties, recommended dosage, storage conditions and safe handling. Each raw material may have the potential to cause an allergic reaction in sensitive individuals, therefore before using the product we recommend finding out whether you suffer from an allergy to any of the raw materials or to the overall product, for example by a skin test. If you have very sensitive or very acne-prone skin or other skin and health problems, we recommend that you consult a medical professional before applying a new product to the skin, whether it is a homemade cosmetic product, a pure raw material or a commercially available product.
After the instructions and production of a beard balm, we now also bring instructions for making aftershave for gentlemenwho prefer the feeling of freshly shaved facial hair. We believe that aftershave with a natural composition will not irritate the skin and will ensure a pleasant fragrance.
If you produce your own aftershaves or other natural cosmetic products, be sure to write to us about how you are doing and add a few useful tips as well. We are waiting for your messages at marketing@handymade.skThis great guide to making aftershave was provided to us by Ivana Jačalová. Thank you.
