Adding Glycerine to AS

[Blaser0217]

So, I've got a 12 oz. bottle of Pinaud Clubman VI Bay Rum at home, which I love for beating razor burn, and I like the scent. Although, my face is a tad dry after using it. I've also got a 2 oz. bottle of glycerine at home, and I know adding the glycerine to the AS will help it moisturize a bit better.

I think you can see where I'm going with this. How much of the glycerine should I add to the AS in order to get a mild bit of moisturizing from it? My skin is relatively oily, so I don't want to look like I rubbed Crisco on my face before work. I know you AS alchemists out there will have a quick answer.

Thanks.

 

[Wingnut]

First thing: don't experiment with your whole 12 oz bottle, you could inadvertently ruin it with too much glycerin. Decant some into a small bottle to do your experiment.

I have found that with about a 3.5 oz bottle, I can't really feel any difference with just a drop or two, but 10 or more drops gives me a case of "the stickies" - which I don't enjoy. Start with a drop or two, and keep adding until you're happy. If you go too far, at least you can just trash that batch (or dilute with more PCVIBR) and start over.

 

[BillC]

Great advice from Wingnut. I sometimes add a bit of Aloe to aftershaves as well.

 

[mblakele]

If I have the math right, 10 drops in 3.5-oz would be close to a 1:5 witch hazel to aftershave ratio, and 2 drops would be something like 1:50. That's a broad range, and perhaps I can help narrow it. I have been experimenting with 1:16 and 1:32 mixtures, using 1-teaspoon in 1/3-cup or 1/2-t in 1/3-cu, respectively. I haven't come to any conclusions yet, but that range seems to be roughly what I am looking for.