Homemade Beard Oil

5 homemade beard oil recipes and how to use them for hydrated skin, and a healthy, soft and tame beard!

What makes a respectable beard? Serious question. I’ve never really thought about it – but our wedding is just a couple of months away (an elopement to a tropical island – bliss!), and my partner wants to know – beard or clean shaven?!

So what does make a respectable beard? I’ll tell you – because now I’ve thought about it so much, I’m a self-proclaimed expert!

I want to see thick stubble, not a full on lumberjack, and definitely not hipster – Jason Momoa-style (on a ‘groomed’ day) would be as far as I’d go, preferably David Beckham. Conversely, nothing overly styled or we end up in Craig David town (soz, Craig!).

I want even length, but not perfectly trimmed. I want soft texture, no flakes (ew), and no patches.

Too much to ask?!

I thought I’d give him a little helping hand by making up a homemade beard oil.

What even is beard oil and how does it work?!

It’s a genius combination of carrier oils that protect the skin and nourish the hair, with added essential oils to stimulate the scalp, prevent dandruff (beardruff!), create an abundant looking head of hair, and generally keep it smooth and healthy.

Daily use of a beard oil can:

• Hydrate and soothe the skin, reduce irritation and prevent beardruff
• Soften and tame the beard
• Increase hair growth

The Basic Beard Oil Recipe

We only need a few simple ingredients to put this together – carrier oils and essential oils.

Jojoba Oil

Jojoba oil is technically a liquid wax, not an oil, and it closely mimics the skin’s own sebum. It acts as a humectant – keeping the skin hydrated and preventing loss of moisture. It is noncomedogenic, with anti-microbial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, meaning it is useful in supporting skin conditions such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, rashes and dandruff.

Argan Oil

Argan oil is most recognised for its ability to promote hair growth – as is castor oil. However, argan oil has a lovely consistency, where castor oil is incredibly thick and viscous, which can make it hard to work with. Argan oil contains fatty acids that are nourishing to the skin, and antioxidants such as vitamin E and polyphenols. It’s this rich nutrient profile that helps stimulate new hair growth.

Essential Oils

When using essential oils, you can either base your selection off those that will support the skin and hair, or those that just smell damn good.

For the skin and beard I’d suggest:

• Tea tree: renowned for its cleansing qualities and for revitalising the appearance of skin
• Rosemary: a traditional hair tonic – to help create an abundant looking head of hair
• Cedarwood: for healthy skin and hair, lovely woodsy aroma
• Lavender: intensely floral – though calming and soothing

For a masculine scent I’d suggest:

• Woodsy oils: Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Copaiba, Siberian Fir, Douglas Fir
• Earthy oils: Vetiver, Patchouli, Clary Sage, Myrhh
• Resinous oils: Frankincense, Arborvitae
• Camphoraceous oils:  Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Rosemary, Marjoram, Lemon Myrtle
• Citrus oils: Bergamot, Lime, Grapefruit, Petitgrain (aka the male Lavender!)
• Spicy oils: Black Pepper, Pink Pepper, Ginger

Blending your Essential Oils

Now we’re getting fancy, girl! Go by whatever smells good to you, or follow my guidelines to blending here.

Diluting your essential oils

Once you’ve chosen your oils, a 0.2-1.5% dilution is appropriate and gentle for the skin. If you’re making a 30ml / 1oz bottle up, then a 1.5% dilution equates to approximately 14 drops of essential oil.

Phototoxicity of the Citrus Oils

If you’re using citrus oils, apply in the evening, or avoid going in the sun for 12 hours after application. Citrus oils can enhance DNA damage under UV rays.

5 Great Beard Oil Blends

Full Beard

Rosemary, Lavender, Cedarwood, Sandalwood

Tame, Soothe and Calm

Manuka, Lavender, Petitgrain, Frankincense

Fresh, Spicy, Woodsy*

Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vetiver, Black Pepper, Lime, Rosemary

Earthy Forest

Cedarwood, Douglas Fir, Pink Pepper, Clary Sage

Fresh and Clean

Wild Orange, Bergamot, Frankincense, Marjoram

 

*This is my FAVE blend – I think this will be wedding-day beard blend for sure.

How to Apply Beard Oil

After a shower, add a few drops to the palm of your hand, then rub together and run your fingers through your beard. Easy!

More gorgeous skincare recipes

• Rosemary + Argan Oil Hair Mask
• DIY Face Serum with Frankincense
• All Natural DIY Face Cream (utter perfection!)
• Homemade Face Masks for Acne (with red and green clay)

Sourcing Essential oils

From moi! Obvs. If you’re considering getting started on your essential oils journey – I would love to be your lady.

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You also get ongoing education and support from me, so you’ll constantly be inspired with new ways to incorporate these into your wellness practice.

For more information on how to get started, read on here.

Till next time friends,

Lauren.

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