Aftershave Formulas
Soothing-Cooling Aftershave Gel (inspired by Kelly Reno's recipe)
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1/2 cup Aloe Vera gel (the commercial stuff)
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1 oz. witch hazel extract
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1 tsp. glycerin
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5-10 drops fragrance oil, if desired
Mix the f.o. with the witch hazel. Add the glycerin and aloe gel, bottle.
Cologne/Aftershave
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4 oz. grain alcohol
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4 oz. distilled water
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1 tsp. glycerin
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approx. 1 tsp. e.o./f.o.
Mix the scent blend with the alcohol, add the glycerin. Slowly add the water, mixing well. Steep 3 weeks and bottle. Note: if grain alcohol is unavailable, substitute 8 oz. strong vodka and omit the water entirely.
Aftershave Balm
(from a 19th century formulary)
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1/8 oz. quince seed, crushed
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5 grains borax (1 grain=approx.1 large pinch)
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1/2 oz. glycerin
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1/2 oz. alcohol
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1/4 oz. distilled water
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7 oz. witch hazel extract
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60 drops tincture of benzoin
Macerate the quince in the witch hazel and glycerin for 12 hours. Filter. Mix water and alcohol and dissolve borax in it. Add to quince-gel. Add drop by drop, the benzoin and shake well. If desired, add approx. 20 to 30
drops e.o./f.o. Bottle.
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