DIY Essential Oil Shaving Cream

So, I decided that shaving cream was expensive and full of chemicals that I didn't want to slather on my legs.  I found a recipe online that would use coconut oil, aloe vera, vitamin E, and doTERRA essential oils.  I thought it sounded easy enough to try.

All you need is:

1/4 of coconut oil

3/4 of aloe vera

a couple vitamin E capsules

10-15 drops of your favorite oil

Heat the coconut oil up if it isn't already in liquid form.  Then add the aloe vera.  Mix well.  Take the vitamin E capsules and poke a hole in it and squeeze.  I used a tooth pick and it worked well.  Then put drops of your favorite oil in and mix well.  I found that shaking everything seemed to mix it up better than stirring.

Once you have everything stirred up, pour it into a pretty pump bottle and stick in your shower!  Let me know how you like it!

PS:  I love doTERRA's shampoo and conditioner too.

**Disclosure: I am a doTERRA Wellness Advocate and receive commissions and/or bonuses from doTERRA.  Also, I am not a medical professional. The statements and suggestions given here have not been evaluated by the FDA. I am simply sharing ideas and suggestions on how to use essential oils in everyday life. I assume no liability for the way you choose to use essential oils. Use your good judgment and act responsibly.

Drinking Oils!

If you are thinking about using oils in your water, you need to invest in a glass water bottle.  Essential oils can break down plastics making it possible to ingest them.  EWW! This is a new bottle that I have on my wish list!  There are lots of oils that you can use in your water and they all do different things for your body.  Check out the ones on the following picture.  I love wild orange and lemon both in my water.

 I have seen where people use a rubber band to keep track of the number of bottles they drink.   Do you know how much water you should drink?  Take your body weight and divide it in half.  That is the amount of water you should be drinking every day. Don't let it overwhelm you!  Just do the best you can!

You might have seen many posts on facebook or other sites about the importance of drinking lemon.  I have a friend that drinks a cup of warm water with lemon every day.  She says that she can not start her day with out it.  There are so many benefits to do it, I can understand why she does.  Think about adding lemon to your water in the morning.  There are so many benefits!

Do your body a favor.  Keep hydrated!