Thread: Anyone here make their own aftershave?

151 proof rum infused with some herbs from the garden + witch hazel = poor man's Summer AS. For winter, I adjust the rum/WH ratio more towards WH.

I'M trying it from the inside out, by ingesting large amounts of alcohol. Once that's done I'll start eating bay leaves and hibiscus flowers.

I predict I'll smell just lovely by about Easter ...

I've made a couple batches of homemade witch hazel based bay rum aftershave and loved it. If anyone is interested I can share the recipe.
I'm a convert and will not be going back to store bought aftershaves. I also love the idea mentioned in this thread about using garden herbs, I'll have to try that when things are actually growing in our garden here...

I make all my AS splashes myself. I wrote a small how-to on making your own home made aftershaves.

I have a lot of fun with them.

Best of luck.

Originally Posted by MattW

I've made a couple batches of homemade witch hazel based bay rum aftershave and loved it. If anyone is interested I can share the recipe.
I'm a convert and will not be going back to store bought aftershaves. I also love the idea mentioned in this thread about using garden herbs, I'll have to try that when things are actually growing in our garden here...

Matt
Please share
Brian

Originally Posted by BrianF

Matt
Please share
Brian

Ok here's the recipe I've used which works very well (for me at least).

Bay Rum with Lime Aftershave

1/2 cup witch hazel
2 tablespoons Jamaican Rum (not dark Rum)
1/4 teaspoon whole allspice
1 cinnamon stick
zest of 1 lime

8 drops West Indian Bay essential oil
1/4 teaspoon glycerin (optional)
6 drops Vitamin E (optional)

1. Roughly crush cinnamon sticks and allspice (I use a mortar and pestle), zest lime and add into witch hazel and rum in a air tight jar
2. Put jar in a cool dark place and let sit for 2 weeks
3. After 2 weeks, strain the liquid through a fine mesh sieve into a clean container
4. Add Bay oil, glycerin and Vitamin E, mix thoroughly
5. Enjoy!

[QUOTE=MattW;909047]Ok here's the recipe I've used which works very well (for me at least).
Thank you sir