A simple, homemade shaving cream featuring tamanu oil, cocoa butter and lavender essential oil.

Ingredients

• 75 drops Aura Cacia Lavender Essential Oil 0.5 fl. oz.
• 2 tsp Aura Cacia Organic Tamanu Skin Care Oil 1 fl. oz.
• 2 tsp Aura Cacia Organic Fair Trade Certified Cocoa Butter 4 fl. oz.
• 2 tsp Aura Cacia Sweet Almond Skin Care Oil 4 fl. oz.
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 cup aloe vera gel or honey
• 4 tsp castile soap
• 1 1/2 cups distilled water

Directions

1. In a double boiler, combine cocoa butter, sweet almond and tamanu oils. Heat until clarified, then pour into a large bowl and let cool.
2. In another pan, heat water. Add baking soda and soap, stirring until completely dissolved and blended. Add aloe vera gel or honey and stir until blended.
3. Pour soap mixture into bowl with oil mixture. Add essential oil. Using a hand mixer or immersion blender, mix in increments of two minutes until well blended.
4. To use, apply desired amount to damp skin and shave.
5. Store in an airtight container.