When it was noted the new 1932 Floid aftershave had vinegar as an ingredient, it caused a stir.
But why not? It got me thinking. Vinegar (A) as a compositional note; and (B) as an ingredient.
Vinegar (acetic acid) does many beneficial things, perhaps it's added as an antiseptic. But here are so many types of vinegar ... an organic apple cider might be an interesting addition.
So in the name of science - and general foolishness - I did it.
2 ozs witch hazel (WH)
4 drops glycerin
2 drops ginger lily essential oil (EO)
1 spoonful organic apple cider vinegar (ACV).
Now. That EO is vicious strong. I added some to Haslingers, and it made a face-warming but really fragrant ginger lily soap.
WH is a pretty benign carrier, but it has its own scent. The oils don't mix, this needs to be shaken before use - just like all the Ogallala WH-base aftershaves.
So. How is it?
Shook and slapped some on. The floral is there but also a bit of a tang from the ACV.
No burn from too much EO.
Actually it's pretty good!
Thoughts?
AA
But why not? It got me thinking. Vinegar (A) as a compositional note; and (B) as an ingredient.
Vinegar (acetic acid) does many beneficial things, perhaps it's added as an antiseptic. But here are so many types of vinegar ... an organic apple cider might be an interesting addition.
So in the name of science - and general foolishness - I did it.
2 ozs witch hazel (WH)
4 drops glycerin
2 drops ginger lily essential oil (EO)
1 spoonful organic apple cider vinegar (ACV).
Now. That EO is vicious strong. I added some to Haslingers, and it made a face-warming but really fragrant ginger lily soap.
WH is a pretty benign carrier, but it has its own scent. The oils don't mix, this needs to be shaken before use - just like all the Ogallala WH-base aftershaves.
So. How is it?
Shook and slapped some on. The floral is there but also a bit of a tang from the ACV.
No burn from too much EO.
Actually it's pretty good!
Thoughts?
AA