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Make your own shaving cream

Shave your legs and hydrate your skin at the same time with DIY shaving cream made cocoa butter. Try this refreshing shaving cream recipe from Wellness Mama:

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup olive, almond or coconut oil
• 2-3 tablespoons cocoa butter
• ¼ cup aloe gel or honey
• 1 tablespoon kaolin clay or white cosmetic clay (optional)
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• ¼ cup liquid castille soap

Instructions:

1. In a saucepan or double boiler over gently simmering water, combine oil and aloe. Stir gently until melted.
2. Remove from heat and stir in kaolin clay (if using), baking soda and castille soap. Whisk or blend well for several minutes and remove from heat to cool. While shaving cream is cooling, check to make sure the ingredients aren't separating. If they are, shake or mix well to re-incorporate.
3. Transfer to jar or container and store at room temperature.
4. To use, rub some natural shaving cream onto legs before shaving.