Shaving Butter Recipe (2024)

Enjoy a close, smooth shave with this shaving butter recipe.

Easy homemade shave butter

If you’re like me, you’ve thought about what you use on your skin. You want only the safest, most pure ingredients. But they have to work well, too!

This shaving butter recipe does all of the above. It’s the perfect natural swap for commercial shaving cream.

It uses only natural ingredients, so you don’t have to worry about toxins in your personal care products. For more info on why this is important, check out my post on why organic skincare? here.

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Homemade shaving butter

This shaving butter recipe is rich, creamy, and fluffy. Basically, everything you want for a close shave. It also helps prevent cuts and irritation. The nourishing ingredients soothe and moisturize skin. My husband uses this shaving butter every time he shaves, and loves it. I also really like using it.

Customize it

I normally make this with a combination of tea tree and lavender essential oils. Those are great for soothing skin and preventing irritation. But, you could definitely get really creative, depending on who you’re making it for.

For a masculine scent, you could replace most of the lavender with something like cedarwood. There are a lot of possibilities! Just make sure the the essential you use is good for soothing skin, and won’t irritate it.

Shaving butter recipe directions

Ingredients:

1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup coconut oil
1/4 cup cocoa butter
3 TBSP castile soap
24 drops essential oils (I like to use 4 drops of tea tree and 20 drops of lavender or cedarwood)

Instructions:

Melt coconut oil and cocoa butter until liquid.
Add olive oil, coconut oil, and cocoa butter to a large mixing bowl.
Refrigerate oils until halfway solidified.
Whip with a hand mixer until light and fluffy.
Add castile soap and whip some more.
Add essential oils and whip again to combine.
Store in a glass jar.

The perfect Father’s Day gift

This is one of those handmade body care products that make the perfect, unique gift. Father’s Day is coming up soon. Keep this shaving butter recipe in mind! Package it up with a personalized label and some rustic wrapping, and it will make the ultimate practical gift.

Safety first

If you’re using this shaving butter in the shower, keep in mind that it could make the shower floor a bit slippery. You might use a nonslip shower mat, or sit on the edge of the bathtub or on a shower seat when you use it.

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Yield: 8 fl. oz.

Shaving Butter

Enjoy a close, smooth shave with this shaving butter recipe. You want only the safest, most pure ingredients on your skin. But they have to work well, too!

Prep Time5 minutes

Cook Time15 minutes

Total Time20 minutes

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup coconut oil
1/4 cup cocoa butter
3 tbsp castile soap
24 drops essential oils, I like to use 4 drops of tea tree and 20 drops of lavender or cedarwood

Instructions

Melt coconut oil and cocoa butter until liquid.
Add olive oil, coconut oil, and cocoa butter to a large mixing bowl.
Refrigerate oils until halfway solidified.
Whip with a hand mixer until light and fluffy.
Add castile soap and whip some more.
Add essential oils and whip again to combine.
Store in a glass jar.

FAQs

How to make a homemade shave butter? ›

In a saucepan, melt the coconut oil & shea butter together.
Once combined, remove from heat and add Almond Oil and Essential Oil (for scent)
Cool for several hours.
Stir the mixture to create a soft, smooth, texture.

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How much shave butter to use? ›

Use a coin-sized amount of Reuzel shave butter and apply a thin layer to the area that you want to shave. Just use your fingers; no mug or brush needed. Unlike foams, soaps, and gels, shave butter stays clear and does not lather up.

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How do you make a 2 ingredient shaving cream? ›

Instructions:

Melt the coconut oil and shea butter in the microwave or on the hob.
Remove from heat. ...
Pour the mixture into a container, let it cool and solidify.
At this point you can use your recipe like a shaving lotion, or you can whip it for a few minutes using a handheld whisk to create a shaving cream.

Feb 1, 2023

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Is shave butter worth it? ›

Van Der Hagen Shave Butter works well, smells good, contains no questionable ingredients, and is reasonably priced. All those qualities together in one product are nearly impossible to find.

Can I use body butter as Shave Butter? ›

In fact, body butter is a wonderful alternative to shaving cream. It provides skin with a protective barrier and allows for a close and smooth shave. Next time you run out of shaving cream, don't stress! Grab a moisturizer, wet skin, and use a new razor to achieve a great shave.

Is Shave Butter better than shaving cream? ›

They all make shave butter a better option versus traditional creams. Shave butter's a low-lather substance with ingredients absent in creams or gels. The ingredients allow for more focused shaves.

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What is the 3 1 1 rule for shaving cream? ›

Each passenger may carry liquids, gels and aerosols in travel-size containers that are 3.4 ounces or100 milliliters. Each passenger is limited to one quart-size bag of liquids, gels and aerosols.

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Do you use Shave Butter in the shower? ›

Apply a transparent shave butter (Link opens in new window.) to lubricate your skin and soften the hairs without drying out your face. This will allow you to see where they're shaving more clearly, which is vital when dealing with a constant flow of running water and steam.

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What happens when you mix shaving cream and baking soda? ›

Answer: Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) mixed with the acid/lanolin/sorbitan compound (shaving cream) creates a mixture that is cold to the touch, otherwise known as an endothermic reaction. It is fairly rare to get an endothermic reaction in the safety of your home without using actual chemicals!

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What does shaving cream and cornstarch make? ›

In a mixing bowl, combine equal parts corn starch and shaving cream. Mix until you have a snow-like dough. Then it's time to play, explore your fake snow with cookie cutters, rolling pins, or with just your hands!

Can Shave Butter go bad? ›

Shaving creams, shaving gels, and shaving butters can all go bad over time, once they've gone past their expiration date. That said, most grooming products (including shaving products) can go bad if they've gone beyond their shelf life, or if you've been storing them improperly.

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Do you lather Shave Butter? ›

There is no lather. You'd have to use the entire jar and that's a waste. If you're showering while you use this, just a tiny spray of water will start washing the shave butter away. It's a little disappointing, especially when you're turned away from the shower head. One splash and it's over.

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Can I make my own beard butter? ›

Step 2: Melt Shea butter, cocoa butter, and coconut oil in a double boiler and stir the solution thoroughly. Step 3: Add vitamin E and rosemary beard oil and gently stir the solution. Step 4: Add essential oils of your preference. Step 5: Leave the mixture to solidify.

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Is it OK to shave with butter? ›

Shave Butter

While a butter may sound like a product that nourishes or protects your skin, the opposite is actually true. They create almost no lather, giving a very thin layer of protection throughout your shave. Rubbing in a butter doesn't properly prep hair follicles like using a shave brush does.

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How do you make hair butter at home? ›

Here are the supplies needed to make your own hair butter:

1/4 cup shea butter.
2 tablespoons jojoba oil.
1 tablespoon coconut oil.
20-30 drops of essential oils.
glass measuring cup or large glass bowl.
double boiler or large saucepan.
whisk.
hand mixer.

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