• 40 g of sodium cocoyl isethionate (SCI) (We don't grind our surfactants right away if they're in small granules or needles. It's not necessary in this type of recipe and it lowers the risk of respiratory irritation. )
• 1 g of vegetable glycerin
• 15 g of water
• 8 g of raw cocoa butter (organic and fair trade)
• 9 g of organic sunflower oil or another vegetable oil
• 14 g of organic marshmallow powder
• 10 g of organic arrowroot starch (and a little more for your molds!)
• 2 g of organic true lavender essential oil (Lavandula officinalis)
• 1 large (or 2 small) silicone mold

The framework of this recipe is a lot like a solid shampoo. You could even wash your hair with this shaving bar! However, we chose nourishing and emollient ingredients (to counter the razor's irritating effect) and true lavender essential oil for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and healing properties (just in case).

So you've shaved, but what next? We have a ready-to-use aftershave lotion right here:

• Aftershave lotion - mint & white cedar

1. Dust the silicone molds with arrowroot starch and remove the excess. This step makes unmolding easier.*

2. In a double boiler, add the SCI, glycerin and water. Crush the SCI against the side of the bowl with a spoon to help it melt.

3. Once the surfactant has melted into a pliable paste, add the cocoa butter and vegetable oil. Mix until you get a smooth, sticky paste.

4. Remove from heat and add the marshmallow powder, arrowroot starch and essential oil. Mix well until uniform.

5. Let cool a few minutes, until the paste is lukewarm. Don't wait too long, since it hardens quickly. If needed, knead the paste with your hands.

6. Fill the mold(s), pressing the mixture down well.

7. Put in the freezer for 20 minutes, then unmold.

8. Let dry for 24 to 48 hours before using.

* Alternative: you could press the paste into a wide-mouth jar to make a shaving puck to use with a shaving brush.

Wet the skin. Rub the shaving bar between your hands to lather it slightly, then onto the area of the body to be “cleared” until you get a nice creamy lather.

Shave as usual!

Happy shaving xxx