Ultra Creamy Homemade Shaving Cream Recipe
Last updated on March 12, 2026 by Jessica Healey
Originally published on December 13, 2024
Many women around the world don’t find shaving on a regular basis to be important. Some even feel comfortable skipping it altogether. Others today find the notion of letting your hair grow to be quite natural and feminine; others seek the softest, smoothest skin.
If you happen to be on the soft and smooth side of the fence and you’re among those who do shave regularly or occasionally it makes sense to shave in a manner that promotes healthier skin. Right?
Unfortunately, that’s not as easy as it sounds.
Questionable Ingredients Lurking
Most conventional shaving creams contain synthetic fragrances and foaming agents. Many of which are known carcinogens and endocrine disruptors (FDA 2011). Just take a look at the back of your shaving cream. Can you pronounce these ingredients or understand their purpose?
What’s even more concerning is that when we shave either in a warm bath or shower our pores open up. This means all those questionable ingredients have an even easier path to our bloodstream.
Sometimes the side effects of using a mainstream shaving cream appears as irritation, burning, or a rash (Turkoglu, 1999). Most of us can recall many times that has happened during or after shaving, often blaming it on our razor when it was a whole other matter.
That’s why making the switch to a natural homemade shaving cream recipe is truly the best way forward if you want to avoid health risks and uncomfortable side effects.
Why Make the Switch to Homemade Shaving Cream
This ultra creamy homemade shaving cream recipe is a combination of natural ingredients that support healthy skin. Layered with intense moisturizing, shea butter that soothes and nourishes the skin while shaving. In addition to providing a layer of protection between your skin and the razor.
And blended with unrefined, virgin coconut oil and sweet almond oil to smooth hair for a closer shave without irritation. (Learn more about carrier oils here). With a boost of rosemary antioxidant too, our #1 choice for natural preservation in homemade creams to extend the shelf life.
Adding up to an extra rich homemade shaving cream to replenish and nourish the skin like no other! Make a jar for yourself today and discover the difference.
5 Reasons To Use A Homemade Shaving Cream Recipe
- Shaving cream made with shea butter softens skin, making it more elastic. Which decreases the chances of nicks and cuts.
- Coconut oil infused shaving cream softens the hair, making it easier to shave with less resistance from hair follicles.
- Natural shaving cream reduces irritation due to its nourishing ingredients.
- Using shaving cream provides a layer of protection from the razor.
- Homemade shaving cream is a 3 in 1 product: cleansing, shaving and moisturizing.
Can Men & Women Use The Same Shaving Cream?
Conventional and homemade shaving creams for men and women only slightly differ. In fact, the differences generally involve product branding and scent.
This ultra creamy DIY shaving cream recipe works well for both sexes. It’s perfect for anywhere you typically shave, legs, face, neck, or armpits… No matter where you apply it – your skin is sure to be soft as lamb’s ear!
Lock in all of this nourishing shaving cream goodness with a DIY body butter! Here’s a lovely lavender body butter, or maybe this amazing vanilla cinnamon body butter, or (my fav) a gorgeous herb-infused body butter.
Ultra Creamy Homemade Shaving Cream Recipe
Equipment
- Double-boiler I make my own with a glass bowl over a simmering pot of shallow H2O
- Containers This recipe yields approximately 8oz, so keep that in mind with the container(s) you select.
Ingredients
- ¼ Cup Shea Butter
- ¼ Cup Coconut Oil
- 2 Tablespoons Almond Oil
- ½ Teaspoon Rosemary Extract – antioxidant
Instructions
- In a double boiler, melt a quarter a cup of shea butter and a quarter cup of coconut oil on medium heat until melted. Promptly remove from the heat and add two tablespoons of sweet almond oil. Whisk together and place in the fridge to cool.
- Let cool until mixture is the consistency of soft butter. Then remove from fridge and using a hand mixer whip for one minute. Add a half teaspoon of rosemary extract to the cream. Then whip using the hand mixer for one to two minutes. Store homemade shaving cream in an airtight container.
Have you made our easy creamy DIY shaving cream recipe? Let us know in the comments below!
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