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Cream - Rosemary Verbena Shaving Cream

 I have wanted to find a shaving cream that leaves my legs feeling soft and not dry from some store bought shaving creams. Here is a recipe I found that I adapted from Food for My Family. I simplified the instructions and purchased Shea butter 100% pure and unrefined Verbena scented rather than buying another scented essential oils. This shaving cream is very rich and you do not need to use water while shaving. Be extra careful while using it in your shower or bath. It will make you shower or tub floor very slippery! Shaving Cream   1/3 cup scented 100% Shea butter (I bought Verbena scented) 1/3 cup coconut oil (I bought mine in the cooking section rather than the Beauty section) 1/4 cup sweet almond oil 5 drops of rosemary essential oil(optional)   In a microwave safe bowl add Shea butter and coconut oil. Microwave for 20 seconds until melted. Add sweet almond oil and if you want add rosemary essential oil. Whip with small emulsifier until mixed. Pour into a containe