Recipe: Shaving Cream

You Will Need:

2 oz Stearic Acid
1 oz Castor Oil
8 oz Hot Water (distilled)
5 ml (1 tsp) Borax Powder
1.5 oz Bubble Wash Concentrate
10 ml (2 tsp) Oat Straw, Tincture (Organic)
2.5 ml (1/2 tsp) Allantoin USP

Phase 1: Melt stearic acid and castor oil in double boiler until clear liquid forms.

Phase 2: In a stainless steel or glass mixing bowl, combine hot water, borax, allantoin, oat straw tincture and bubble wash concentrate. Stir until the borax & allantoin is dissolved.

Phase 3: Pour the water solution into a blender reserved for formulating and blend well for about 1 minute (alternately, you can use a stick blender reserved for formulating). Slowly pour the melted castor oil mixture into the bubble wash/borax solution. Blend on high until a smooth cream forms.

Phase 4: Scoop into a sterile sealable container and allow to cool completely.

To Use: Wash area to be shaved using warm water, then apply the shaving cream and shave.

Allison B. Kontur
www.BathBodySupply.com