DIY Aftershave for Dad

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by | Updated: December 4th, 2016 | Read time: 1 minute

Have you given dad a tie the last three years for Father’s Day? Does your husband not even wear a tie? Have your kids made their dad so many paper weights that your husband’s desk is starting to look like it has measles?

DIY Aftershave for Dad

Let’s ditch the same old gifts for Father’s Day. This year, take your DIY skills and combine them with your chemical-free living to make a Father’s Day gift that he will love using every day. Here’s a quick and easy recipe for DIY aftershave that will leave his skin clean, fresh, and soothed!

DIY Soothing Organic Aftershave

Ingredients

1 oz. purified water
1 oz. organic witch hazel or alcohol-free witch hazel (for sensitive skin)
1/8 tsp. jojoba oil
3 drops vitamin E oil
5-10 drops Texas cedarwood essential oil
1/4 tsp. vegetable glycerin

Directions

  1. In a small (2 oz. to 4 oz.) bottle, combine all ingredients using a small funnel.
  2. Shake vigorously and you’re done!
  3. You can have your little ones color a custom label and tape it to the bottle for added cute-factor.

Shelf life is approximately 2-3 weeks if stored in a cool, dry place.