- 1). Pour about 1/2 cup of castor oil in a 12-ounce bottle or jar. Hair easily absorbs castor oil, softening the cuticle and making the hair easier to shave.
- 2). Add 1/2 cup of avocado oil to the bottle and mix it well with the castor oil. Avocado oil is the best natural skin moisturizer because it penetrates deeper into the skin than other oils such as almond and olive oil, according to the Elements4Health website. This mixture is the base of your preshave oil; it will soften the skin and hair, creating a smoother shave.
- 3). Add about 10 drops of tea tree oil to the bottle. Tea tree oil will act as an antiseptic, killing any bacteria that may enter the body through shaving nicks.
- 4). Add about 5 drops of eucalyptus or peppermint oil to create a cooling feeling on your skin. Add 5 drops of an aromatic essential oil such as lavender, grapefruit or sandalwood. Add more drops to create a stronger smell.
- 5). Use the preshave oil by applying it under your shaving foam, mixing it with the foam or using it by itself.
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