{"product_id":"diy-shaving-cream-recipe-card-1","title":"DIY Shaving Cream Recipe Card","description":"\u003cp\u003eDIY Shaving Cream\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA good shaving cream needs three things: enough slip for the razor to glide cleanly, enough cushion to protect against nicks, and ingredients that leave skin in better condition than before. This formula delivers all three with a handful of ingredients that work together rather than against each other — and without the synthetic fragrance that irritates skin on something you apply to your face every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHERO INGREDIENT — Vegetable Glycerin\u003cbr\u003eGlycerin is the slip agent in this formula — its thick, viscous texture creates the cushioning layer between razor and skin that prevents friction and irritation. It's also a powerful humectant, drawing moisture into skin during the shave rather than stripping it. The combination of slip and hydration is what makes glycerin-based shaving formulas so much gentler than foam from a pressurised can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWHAT ELSE IS IN THIS RECIPE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiquid Castile Soap — provides the cleansing action and contributes to lather — keeps the skin surface clean during the shave\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJojoba Oil — lightweight carrier that conditions skin during shaving and absorbs quickly after rinsing, without clogging pores\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeogard ECT — preservative that keeps this water-based formula stable throughout its shelf life\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEssential Oil — optional — avoid citrus oils on freshly shaved skin before sun exposure; the blend on this page is appropriate for post-shave application\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI RECOMMEND TRYING IT WITH BOTANIC EMBER LIGHT\u003cbr\u003eBotanic Ember Light is my choice for a shaving cream because it avoids the common mistake of going too sharp or too medicinal on freshly shaved skin. The Sweet Orange and Bergamot FCF keep it soft; the Cedarwood Atlas rounds out the base so it reads as clean and skin-appropriate rather than functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll ingredients used in this recipe are available at homemadehaven.com.au\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall Batch • Handcrafted in Australia • homemadehaven.com.au\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Homemade Haven","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52157045834021,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/2188\/1893\/files\/ShavingCreamRecipeCard.png?v=1774510981","url":"https:\/\/homemadehaven.com.au\/products\/diy-shaving-cream-recipe-card-1","provider":"Homemade Haven","version":"1.0","type":"link"}