AFTER-SHAVE MOISTURE LOTION
45 g emulsifying wax
5g stearic acid
100ml mixed infused oils (I used mallow root, calendula, elderflower and chickweed)
1000ml mixed infusions (I used the same mixture as for the infused oils)
90ml glycerine
12ml preservative (I use phenoxitol or grapefruit seed extract at 1% but you can use whatever you like provided you don't exceed the proper amount for the particular one you are using)

7ml eo blend (I used 45 drops sandalwood, 35 drops cedarwood, 30 drops cypress, 20 drops chamomile and 10 drops eucalyptus... it is LOVELY, I actually prefer it to the blend I make for females)
9x125ml bottles

METHOD
Put the wax, stearic acid and infused oils in a pan and heat to 65C. Put the mixed infusions, glycerine and preservative in another pan and heat to 70C.

Pour the WATER onto the OILS (very important to do it this way round). Stir in a figure of eight (musn't create a whirlpool effect or you drag air into the mixture) until the mixture is 45C.

Add the essential oils and stir until completely blended.

Pour into bottles, cap, label and give to the men in your life.


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Fragrance oils may be used in place of the essential oils for a cheaper version.
Ethyl Alcohol which you can find at just about any pharmacy can be used in place of the vodka. Do not use rubbing alcohol as it will ruin the scent of the cologne.
Cover your work area with a plastic sheet. Essential oils and fragrance oils may damage surfaces if not careful.
A good fragrance formula should consist of 75% dilutants such as vodka, denturated ethyl alcohol and 25% fragrances. Glycerin is a good fixative which can be added to formulas to help it retain its scents.
Exotic Aftershave
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons witch hazel
5 tablespoons cider vinegar
5 tablespoons orange flower water
15 drops bergamot essential/fragrance oil
10 drops lemon essential/fragrance oil
8 drops neroli essential/fragrance oil
Directions: Combine all the ingredients into a bottle, shake well.
Set aside for 1 week. Shake once a day. Store in a cool dark area.


Love Potion (cologne)
(Increases feelings of love, Aphrodisiac)
Ingredients:
3 drops sandalwood essential/fragrance oil
2 drops vanilla essential/fragrance oil
3 drops cedarwood essential/fragrance oil
1/2 pt (300ml) 70 percent alcohol or vodka
Directions: Pour the alcohol into a bottle or jar. Add the oils and shake well. Leave for 1 week. Go easy on this stuff. You can always make more!


Peace (cologne)
(Combats fatigue due to stress, tension and anxiety)
Ingredients:
3 drops Bergamot essential/fragrance oil
2 drops Frankincense essential/fragrance oil
3 drops cedarwood essential/fragrance oil
1/2 pt (300ml) 70 percent alcohol or vodka
Directions: Pour the alcohol into a bottle or jar. Add the oils and shake well. Leave for 1 week. Don't forget to try and make your own scents as well, after all you're unique...shouldn't your cologne be too? And don't forget to give it a name...maybe something that sounds like your personality...so if you're a strong type then " Un Soldier" or "Journey", you get the point.


Contented (cologne)
(enjoy feeling relaxed and refreshed)
Ingredients:
3 drops Peony essential/fragrance oil
2 drops Sandalwood essential/fragrance oil
3 drops everlasting essential/fragrance oil
1/2 pt (300ml) 70 percent alcohol or vodka
Directions: Pour the alcohol into a bottle or jar. Add the oils and shake well. Leave for 1 week. Time to feel relaxed!


Lemon Spirit (cologne)(feels refreshing)
Ingredients:
1 cup distilled water
1 cup vodka
3 drops lemongrass essential/fragrance oil
10 drops lavender essential/fragrance oil
10 drops lime essential/fragrance oil
Directions: Combine the essential oils and vodka in a bottle. Shake well. Set aside for 3 weeks. Add distilled water then set aside for 1 week. Shake once a day. Store in dark bottles or keep in a cool dark place.


Soothing Summer Body Spray (yes men can use this too)
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon witch hazel
1 teaspoon lemon essential/fragrance oil
1 teaspoon cucumber essential/fragrance oil
1 cup water
Directions: For a refreshing cool feeling, make a after shower spray by combining all the ingredients. Place in a pump spray bottle.