HomeMade AS / ASB

[rick]

Alrighty then !!
I know some of y'all like to experiment so lets see your secret recipes.
I'll start:

RNB AS
2 parts Aloe Gel
1 part Witch Hazel
cuppa drops Glycerin
cuppa drops Melaleuca (TeaTree) oil

for my
RNB ASB
I make a 50-50 blend of Nivea ESB and RNB AS
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....of course, I am still adjusting and tweaking my recipes !

[Mottern Man]

2 parts Aloe Gel
1 part Witch Hazel
cuppa drops Glycerin
cuppa drops Melaleuca (TeaTree) oil

Sounds good Rick!

:eatdrink004

But to me Tea Tree smells putrid.:signs113
Do You get a bad scent out of your AS combo?

[rick]

2 parts Aloe Gel
1 part Witch Hazel
cuppa drops Glycerin
cuppa drops Melaleuca (TeaTree) oil

Sounds good Rick!

:eatdrink004

But to me Tea Tree smells putrid.:signs113
Do You get a bad scent out of your AS combo?


I realize the tea tree oil has a unique aroma, however
the small amount I use does not add a lot of stank.
It also dissapates fairly quickly.
I will add that I seldom use my AS anymore as I prefer
Aqua Velva (MUSK !!) AS splash FIRST followed by my RNB ASB.

[qhsdoitall]

2 Parts Nivea Extra Soothing Sensitve Skin Balm or Prosaso Balm
1 Part Thayers Rose or Lavendar
1 Part Aloe99
2 drops Emu Oil

[TraderJoe]

Whipped up a batch of "Winter Aftershave Balm" last night. Used it this morning, and it looks VERY promising ;)

I have been through various gyrations of homemade aftershave balms over the past year, none have worked as well as this one. Think I hit the jackpot :D

1/3 cup Olive Oil
1/4 cup Raw, Un-refined Shea Butter (unscented)
1.5 Tbsp Raw, Un-refined Coconut Oil
.5 Tbsp Avocado Oil
.5 Tbsp Almond Oil
.5 Tbsp Jojoba Oil

No water, no preservatives.

I may add some EO's, but for now I'll keep it unscented and continue use ::

[IsaacRN]

That sounds interesting

[Scorpio]

Whipped up a batch of "Winter Aftershave Balm" last night. Used it this morning, and it looks VERY promising ;)

I have been through various gyrations of homemade aftershave balms over the past year, none have worked as well as this one. Think I hit the jackpot :D

1/3 cup Olive Oil
1/4 cup Raw, Un-refined Shea Butter (unscented)
1.5 Tbsp Raw, Un-refined Coconut Oil
.5 Tbsp Avocado Oil
.5 Tbsp Almond Oil
.5 Tbsp Jojoba Oil

No water, no preservatives.

I may add some EO's, but for now I'll keep it unscented and continue use ::

You melt the shea butter first first right? I will substitute the coconut oil for cocoa butter on mine just to try it out.

Raf

[TraderJoe]

You melt the shea butter first first right? I will substitute the coconut oil for cocoa butter on mine just to try it out.

Raf

Kinda.

I baked some french fries in the oven last night, and after they were done I put the glass bowl containing this mixture on the oven for about 15 minutes. It was very warm, but not scalding hot.

Anyway.....nothing happened, didn't melt.

So I left it in the closet overnight after poking and stirring the mixture with a chopstick in anger (thinking I would dump it out in the morning). When I woke up, the mixture had turned into a homogeneous blend :confused: Was like the stuff underwent a chemical reaction :eek:


Not sure that cocoa butter is completely non-comedogenic (but you may have known that)

[rick]

Glad someone revived this thread
Back in the day, it was Doc...................
Joe:
We need to make a trade or sumpin so's I can get me some 'O dat ASB



My latest "semi-homemade" WinterWonderbalm is a concoction of:
CHL
Aloe Gel
Witch Hazel (CVS Generic)
Atra Fresh ASB
Melaleuca (TeaTree) oil

[TraderJoe]

1/3 cup Olive Oil
1/4 cup Raw, Un-refined Shea Butter (unscented)
1.5 Tbsp Raw, Un-refined Coconut Oil
.5 Tbsp Avocado Oil
.5 Tbsp Almond Oil
.5 Tbsp Jojoba Oil




Day two today on this stuff - its the bomb :D

[qhsdoitall]

Whipped up a batch of "Winter Aftershave Balm" last night. Used it this morning, and it looks VERY promising ;)

I have been through various gyrations of homemade aftershave balms over the past year, none have worked as well as this one. Think I hit the jackpot :D

1/3 cup Olive Oil
1/4 cup Raw, Un-refined Shea Butter (unscented)
1.5 Tbsp Raw, Un-refined Coconut Oil
.5 Tbsp Avocado Oil
.5 Tbsp Almond Oil
.5 Tbsp Jojoba Oil

No water, no preservatives.

I may add some EO's, but for now I'll keep it unscented and continue use ::

Is that the Chic Afrique stuff? I find it a lot better than the Epicurean Shea Butter after using both for abut 4 months now. I think I have everything here except the coconut oil. Think I use almond oil instead?

[TraderJoe]

Is that the Chic Afrique stuff? I find it a lot better than the Epicurean Shea Butter after using both for abut 4 months now. I think I have everything here except the coconut oil. Think I use almond oil instead?


Indeed, Chic Afrique "Ori" Raw Shea

Almond oil is in there already, I would say leave out the coconut oil (which is a solid at room temp) if you don't have it, or just "up" the shea butter quantity.

ps - Still works great, day 4 :D

Also, you don't need very much, I am using what amounts to about a pea sized portion.....and I not only apply it to shaven-area, but to the whole face.

[qhsdoitall]

Oops...my eyes missed that on the almond oil. Who had the raw coconut oil? I can order some.

[Queen of Blades]

Who had the raw coconut oil? I can order some.

Check the grocery store. Or a TraderJoe's /Whole Foods type store.

[qhsdoitall]

Check the grocery store. Or a TraderJoe's /Whole Foods type store.

I'll check Trader Joe's or Vitamin Shoppe.

[TraderJoe]

I'll check Trader Joe's or Vitamin Shoppe.

I haven't seen it at Trader Joe's.......but Whole Foods definitely has it, the Vitamin Shoppe "may" have it, and Wild Oats "probably" has it.

[IsaacRN]

Vitamin Shoppe should have it. Ive seen it there before.

[Issy]

Oops...my eyes missed that on the almond oil. Who had the raw coconut oil? I can order some.
if you have a super walmart they have coconut oil

Issy

[qhsdoitall]

if you have a super walmart they have coconut oil

Issy

I do and I just happen to have a grocery list on the white board that requires a trip there. Heaven forbid we ran out of bacon over the weekend. :D

[Queen of Blades]

I said grocery store! :rolleyes:

[TraderJoe]

:rolleyes:

If I had one dollar, for each time you rolled your eyes........:happy069

[Queen of Blades]

If I had one dollar, for each time you rolled your eyes........:happy069

If I had a dollar for every time you used menthol...............:happy069 :transport015 :sport036 :happy070 whacky097 :bounce017

[IsaacRN]

HAHA.....you got him there.

[Mottern Man]

If I had a dollar.

[rick]

If I had a dollar.


for each time yall derailed a thread..............


:transport035

[moviemaniac]

Homemade Bay Ice ASL

you will need:
- alcohol (I used grain schnapps, but you can also use cosmetic alcohol, vodka or whatever you like - but it should be a "clean" spirit.)
- menthol crystals (I'm not sure on the dosage here, but a little goes a long way, so, maybe 2g of menthol per 100ml of alcohol. Menthol-heads could try 5g/100ml)
- dried Pimento seeds (fruit?) or Bay leaves (there are 2 kinds of bay - the one used for cooking is the wrong one ;) )
- Glycerine (5-10% of the amount of alcohol i.e. for 100ml of alcohol you use 5-10ml of glycerine)

Cook up the alcohol, when it boils, add the menthol crystals and remove the pot from the stove. ATTENTION: Beware of inhaling the fumes! Add Glycerine and the Pimento seeds or the Bay leaves after the alcohol has cooled down a tad and pour the stuff it in a (marmelade)-glass. Let the whole stuff sit at a bright place (but no direct sunlight!) for 6-8 weeks. After that you can remove the seeds/leaves and pour the AS into your desired bottle. Use as an aftershave ;)