For the following: mix ingredients together and put in large jar. Allow to sit in a cool, dark place for about a week. Strain and pour into smaller bottles. These aftershaves act as astringents; they help firm skin tone and close skin pores when applied immediately after shaving. These aftershaves contain alcohol, which possesses antibacterial properties, helping to prevent infections of knicks or shaving cuts. They also contain glycerine and/or other ingredients known to be beneficial to skin care. Glycerine will help counter the drying effects on the skin, and the chafing and irritation that can develop with dry skin.
Lemon Aftershave 1/2 pint Alcohol 1 quart Distilled Water 1 ounce Tincture of Benzoin 1 drop Bergamot essentail oil 2 drops Lemon essential oil OR: 2 ounces Tincture of Lemon Peel 1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon
Lime Aftershave 1 drop Bergamont essential oil 2 drops Lime essentail oil 1 ounce Tincture of Benzoin 1 quart Water 1/2 pint Unscented Alcohol
Spicy Aftershave 1 teaspoon Cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon Cloves 1 ounce Tincture of Benzoin 1 ounce Tincture of Orange Peel 1 drop Bergamot essential oil 1/2 pint Alcohol 1 quart Water
Witch Hazel Aftershave 2 Ounces Tincture of witch hazel 1/2 Pint Unscented alcohol 1 Quart Distilled water 1 Ounce Glycerine 1 Ounce Tincture of Balsam Peru