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Bay Rum Aftershave
Resinous bay leaves infused in the mellow woody smell of rum
that has been aged and matured for months in wooden kegs makes
for a very masculine aftershave that you can easily make
yourself. This recipe makes a great gift for men.
Truly, the smell of this product is divine (and it is, well,
virtually good enough to drink).
Aftershave acts as an astringent and toner for the skin.
Astringents help return the skin to a slightly acidic state
after using alkaline shaving soaps. Toners soften and smooth
the skin by closing the pores, and many are antiseptic and
remove oils. Those with dry skin should follow aftershave
with a pure and plant-based moisturizer.
As surprising as it may sound, the alcohol content of
aftershave made of rum won’t be much different than that
of many commercial brands! It is hard to find commercial
aftershave lotions that are free of synthetic alcohols,
which can be quite toxic and poisonous.
Here are my Bay Rum Aftershave Formula, and an
alcohol-free alternative.
Basic Bay Rum Aftershave Formula
Raid your local health food store’s dried herb section for
this recipe, or better yet, if you live in an area where
bay leaves actually grow on trees, fill a quart mason jar
with locally picked dried leaves.
2-4 cups dried bay leaves
A few sprigs of dried rosemary (optional)
Rum, to cover
Break the dried bay leaves in half. Fill a quart or pint
mason jar with as many leaves as will fit to about 3 inches
from the top. Add a few sprigs of dried rosemary, if desired.
Add enough rum to come a good 2 inches above the leaves. Screw
on the cover, and let set for 1 month; strain.
Variation: Add a bit of grated organic orange peel, cloves,
and ginger root, as desired.
Shelf life: Indefinite.
Alcohol-Free Softening Aftershave
Some men don’t like having alcohol in their aftershave. This
recipe is for them!
2 cups witch hazel extract
2 ounces rose water
2 ounces aloe vera gel
1/2 ounce vegetable glycerin
A few drops of an essential oil of your choice (such as
peppermint and eucalyptus), if desired
Combine the ingredients in a jar, and shake to blend. Pat on
the face after shaving.
Makes 2 1/2 cups.
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add your comment »Does anyone know which variation of Bay grows at the New Jersey seashore? Pimenta Racemosa or Laurus Nobilis?
I just bought some reasonably priced, locally produced, Bay Rum in Dominica & in Antigua, but both have very little scent. (About US$4.00/bottle.
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I tried a variation of this recipe.I had access to 90%w/v ethanol alcohol which I diluted down to about 60%.After steeping dried bay leaves in this for a month I decided to kick it along a bit.I put about 8 FRESH bayleaves,8 FRESH lime leaves and 10 whole cloves in the blitzer blender and then made a small cup of tea by adding boiling water.When cooled sufficiently I added this to the aforementioned alcohol mix (750 ml) with a couple of teaspoons of eucalyptus oil.Let sit for a couple of days ,strain and bottle.
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In response to Gloria Wood's question if bay laurel is the small bush with bayberries on them. I don't know. I use an essential oil of the Pimenta Racemosa plant for my bay rum. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
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Wondering, Is bay laurel the small bushes with bayberries on them which grow near the coast in New England?
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Bois D'Inde Original Caribbean Bay Rum is now available on Amazon.com and Etsy.
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do the leaves have to be dry?
white rum or dark rum?
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Oh, forgot to say that "Bois d'Inde Caribbean Bay Rum" (on Amazon) is all-natural, sustainably harvested and fairly-traded. It's the real deal, handmade at a century old distillery "down island". Smells good too!
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Also check out Bois D'Inde Original Caribbean Bay Rum made with the leaves of Pimenta Racemosa (bois d'inde is the Caribbean patois name for the tree). You can for sure find it on Amazon.com.
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I am wondering if essential oil of Pimrnta racemosa could be used in place of the common cooking bay eaf?
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Not sure that this recipe would make you smell like anything better than a cup of chicken broth. Bay Rum is made from the leaves of the Bay Rum Tree (Pimenta Racemosa) While this recipe calls for common bay leaves found in the supermarket (Laurus Nobilis). These are two very different plants with different scents. If you live in the Souteastern US (Specifically Florida) where the Bay Rum tree grows well, then I would recomend this recipe with the leaves of tat tree substituted for bay laurel. If, however, you have no close supply of Pimenta Racemosa, Pinaud makes a very pleasing Bay Rum, which is as close as your local pharmacy.
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