After Shaves

Wake Up Lotion

Syptic, astringent & stimulating.

Use a large glass jar and fill half way with a mixture of 3 parts fresh sage leaves, 1 part yarrow flowers & 1 part fresh or dried lavender flowers. For mentholated version, add either 1 part eucalyptus leaves or 1 part peppermint leaves.

Fill the rest of the jar with grain alcohol or apple cider vinegar. Shake well. Let sit for 2 weeks, shaking a couple times everyday. Strain & add water to dilute to desired strength. If you have dry skin, add 1-2 Tbsp glycerine or almond oil.

Sage & Lavender Aftershave Lotion~

Invigorating!

Use a big glass jar. Pour in 2 cups witch hazel extract (liquid kind, like the rubbing alcohol bottles, should be in same area at stores) & 2 TBsp Apple cider vinegar.

Add 1 oz, dried lavender flowers, 1 oz. dried sage & shake. Let steep for 1 week, then strain & bottle.

Basic Herbal Aftershave~

1 part Witch Hazel (liquid)
1 part Rose water or Orangeflower water

Herbal Water Aftershave

1 part vegetable glycerine
1 part herb water

Mix together and bottle.
Use mint tea instead of herb water which is stimulating, or Rose or Jasmine flower to sooth, Bay rum to close the pores.

Apple Cider Vinegar After Shave

1 part apple cider vinegar
1 part vegetable glycerin or witch hazel

Mix together.

Soothing After Shave Gel

10 Quince seeds
1 cup water
herb water

Boil seeds in cup of water until a gel forms. Then dilute gel with the herb water until you get it to the consistency you like. Ready to use. A batch should last about a week in the fridge.