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Create a Special Gift for Dad
It’s true—dad’s deserve pampering too! This Father’s Day show the dads in your life just the kind of self-care they deserve. Swap the typical pre-made gifts for something craftier with these four heartfelt DIY gifts. Not only will your favorite dad enjoy spending time unwinding, but he’ll appreciate the personal touch of a gift made with love!
Homemade Shaving Cream
Moisturized and refreshed–that’s how the dads in your life will feel after receiving this nourishing, homemade shaving cream! Using only a handful of ingredients, you can whip this gift up in a pinch for the perfect DIY Father’s Day gift!
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup Whipped cocoa or shea butter
- 1/4 cup Avocado oil
- 1/4 cup Coconut oil
- 1 Tbsp. Baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. Vitamin E
- 3-5 drops Essential oil of choice (optional)
How to:
In a pot over low heat, melt the cocoa or shea butter along with the avocado and coconut oils. Once everything is melted, remove mixture from heat and whisk in the rest of the ingredients using an electric mixer until it starts to thicken and foam like shaving cream. Set in the fridge for a few minutes until it begins to harden and set. Transfer to a jar and decorate with labels or ribbon for easy gifting.
Relaxing Bath Soak
Sometimes the best gifts are the gifts you’d never buy for yourself! Luckily, this relaxing DIY bath soak might just do the trick to provide dad a little R&R this Father’s Day.
Ingredients:
- 3 cups Sprouts Epsom Salt
- 1/2 cup Almond oil
- 10 drops Lavender essential oil
How to:
In a small bowl, combine and mix all ingredients. Transfer to a jar and decorate with labels or ribbon for easy gifting.
Coffee Face & Body Scrub
This DIY coffee face & body scrub is perfect to help dad revamp his morning routine all while paying homage to his favorite cup o’ joe! That’s what we call a win-win.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup Coffee grounds
- 1/4 cup Coconut oil
- 1/4 cup Coarse brown sugar
How to:
In a small bowl, combine and mix all ingredients. Transfer to a jar and decorate with labels or ribbon for easy gifting.
Sore Muscle Balm
Whether he’s on or off the clock, we know the dads in your life work hard! So why not make this revitalizing sore muscle balm? This warming balm is perfect to use on sore muscles while winding down at night to keep him feeling his best.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup Almond oil
- 1/2 stick Beeswax
- 3, 1-inch Ginger root slice
- 3-5 drops Peppermint essential oil
- 3-5 drops Eucalyptus essential oil
- 3-5 drops Cinnamon essential oil
How to:
Heat the almond oil in a small saucepan then add three, 1-inch slices of peeled ginger and set on low for 10 minutes. Remove the ginger and add in the beeswax until melted. Remove mixture from heat and add in 3-5 drops of each essential oil. Transfer to a glass container or tin and let cool. Once cooled, the mixture should be hardened and ready to use.
