Homemade Citrus Aloe Shave Gel

My favorite homemade shaving gel to make when I do not have any shaving gel on hand is my citrus aloe shave gel. My homemade citrus aloe shave gel is very nourishing to the skin and helps prevent your skin from getting razor burns, cuts, and nicks from shaving with a razor.

 Best of all this homemade shave gel is very easy and affordable to make. The ingredients you need to make my homemade citrus aloe shave gel are 2 cups of 100% aloe vera gel, 5 drops of essential citrus oil, 3 drops of vitamin E oil, and 10 drops of almond oil. These ingredients can be found at your local drugstore or health food store for around $20 if you do not have them on hand. You may also be able to get these ingredients at Walmart for less if you are on a tight budget.

For materials you are going to need:

- 1 plastic squeezable bottle

- 1 small mixing bowl

- a small spoon.

 If you don't have any of these materials on hand you can find them at Walmart and any of your local kitchen stores or grocery stores. Now the way you make my homemade citrus aloe shave gel is by pouring the 2 cups of 100% aloe vera gel, 5 drops of essential citrus oil, 3 drops of vitamin E oil, and 10 drops of almond oil into the small mixing bowl and mix them all together with the mixing spoon. Once you have mixed all the ingredients together you should end up with a clear thick shaving gel that has a nice light citrus scent to it.

Than all you will have to do is pour the shaving gel into your plastic squeezable bottle and use it whenever you are ready to shave.


The way I like to use my homemade citrus aloe shave gel to shave is by getting into my shower and getting my skin nice and warm. Than I like to take a handful of the citrus shaving gel and place a nice thick layer of it onto the area of skin that I am shaving the hair from. Next all I do is begin shaving. The gel will help protect your skin from becoming razor burned and becoming cut up. After shaving your skin should feel super soft and silky smooth and hair free.

I hope those of you who try making my homemade citrus aloe shave gel have an easy time making it, and I hope those of you who use it like what it does for your skin and how well it helps you shave. I wish you all the best of luck at getting a close smooth shave with this wonderful homemade citrus aloe shave gel.

Homemade Shaving Products

Razors with multiple blades, shaving creams, shaving gels, shaving solutions - shaving isn't as simple as it used to be. Women are bombarded with hundreds of products, each promising the smoothest shave. But one of the best products can be found in your kitchen pantry - olive oil.

 Olive oil is an excellent shaving agent because it reduces friction and softens hair upon application. It also acts as a natural moisturizer, attracting external moisture to your skin. When shaving, many people actually remove the top layer of skin along with hair.

 Oils create a thing surface barrier, preventing any skin loss. This helps create a smoother shave without skin irritation. Used over time, olive oil will create supple, younger looking skin. It worked for Cleopatra. Shaving oil is also the easiest way to shave, because it works best when used in combination with water.

You don't have to worry about it washing off, or creating a good lather. Simply wet your legs (or desired other shaving area), apply the oil, and shave. You can even shave your legs underwater! It's also extremely cost effective, as a little goes a long way. Pour a small pool into your hand, about the size of a quarter, and apply to each leg.

After shaving you can apply additional olive oil as a moisturizer. Olive oil is a non irritant, recommended for sensitive skin. Skin problems and irritations, including razor burn, can be treated naturally by adding 10 drops of essential oil to every 1 ounce of olive oil.

Eucalyptus: antiseptic, irritation, healing agent, insect repellant

Bergamot: acne, eczema, also see this

 Chamomile: inflammation, sensitive skin, irritation Patchouli: inflammation, itching, wrinkle prevention

Peppermint: rejuvenation (may irritate sensitive skin, avoid if pregnant) Rosewood: natural moisturizer

 Sandalwood: skin hydration Tea Tree Oil: antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, itching and irritation

Witch Hazel: itching Aloe: itching and irritation Clove: antiseptic, circulation Lavender: anti-inflammatory, water retention or swelling, normalizes skin

 Benzoin: improves elasticity, reduces redness, itching, irritation Lemon: acne, varicose veins, cellulite, antiseptic (may irritate skin, avoid if pregnant, avoid direct sunlight)

Aloe vera skin care