D.I.Y Beard Oil Tutorial
Beard Oil is
used to soften the hair of your beard and help it smell incredible! You should
choose carrier oils that absorb in quickly to leave your beard
silky but not oily or slippery.
Beard oil is
best applied straight after showering while your beard is still a tad bit damp. You don’t need to use very much
oil, depending on the length and density of your beard, a 1/4 teaspoon should
be more than enough.
Simply massage
the beard oil into the palm of your hands and massage it into the skin and base
of your beard. You can use a beard comb
to distribute the oil evenly through your beard and moisturize your skin.
You can add a
wonderful aroma to your handcrafted beard oil by using a small amount of
essential oils. I have suggested some
aroma profiles that you will find smell amazing!
Store your beard oil in a 1-ounce glass amber bottle with a dropper insert for best results. You can purchase a few from Mountain Rose Herbs. Click HERE to shop
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Choose your carrier oil.........
You need a total of two tablespoons of any or all of the following carrier oils. You can get as creative as you want and blend a variety of them together or you can keep it simple and just choose Jojoba or Grapeseed oil for example.
The Best Oil Choices Include:
Sweet Almond Oil (shop here): Great for softening and conditioning the skin and hair.
Apricot Kernel Oil (shop here): Great for sensitive skin. Easily absorbed into the skin and hair. Good choice for skin that is inflamed, irritated and/or dry.
Argan Oil (shop here) : Contains skin-loving nutrients! Super light and easily absorbed into the skin and hair. Delivers deep hydration and can strengthen brittle hair.
Baobab Oil (shop here): Rich in vitamins A, E and F and sterols. Quickly absorbs into hair and skin. Great for use in dry skin/hair formulas. Will moisturize coarse dry beards!
Camelina Oil (shop here): Loaded with Omega-3 fatty acids, Vitamin E. and lots of anti-oxidants. Great for all hair types.
Grapeseed Oil (shop here): Best choice when you need a fast absorbing oil for sensitive skin types.
Hazelnut Oil (shop here): Best choice for those with oily skin and hair.
Jojoba Oil (shop here): Good for all skin types and hair types. Super easily absorbed into the skin and hair because it is so similar to our skins own sebum.
Kukui Nut Oil (shop here): Contains high levels of the essential fatty acids linoleum and alpha-linolenic. Readily absorbed into hair and skin. Soothes chapped and dry skin and damaged hair. Has high penetrability and is good for fine hair.
Macadamia Nut Oil (shop here): One of the best regenerative oils available. It is high in monounsaturated fatty acids, and closely resembles sebum. High absorption rate and is great at healing scars and skin irritations.
Pomegranate Seed Oil (shop here): A very luxurious and deeply penetrating oil. Remarkable for skin and hair. Helps nourish hair and promote skin cell regeneration.
Sesame Oil (shop here): Great for dry skin and hair. Blends well with other oils.
Shea Nut Oil (shop here): Leaves a smooth and healthy feel to the skin and hair. Great for skin that has dermatitis, eczema, or general cutaneous dryness. Soothing to irritated dry skin and hair. Great choice during colder months of the year when you need a protective agent against harsh weather.
Sunflower Seed Oil (shop here): Deeply nourishing and conditioning to the skin and hair. Helps with dry and damaged hair. Easily absorbed into skin and hair.
Add in some Vitamin E........
Once you have added the selected carrier oils into your glass bottle, add in 1/4 teaspoon of Vitamin E. It serves as an anti-oxidant for your carrier oils and will help prevent rancidity.
Add in some Essential Oils...........
You won't need very much essential oil to make your beard oil smell amazing. I suggest ten drops total of essential oil (about 2%). If you have sensitive skin, use just five drops of essential oils.
Suggested Essential Oil Blends:
Citrus Aroma: 4 drops sweet orange essential oil, 4 drops lemon essential oil and 4 drops of bergamot essential oil. **Avoid direct sunlight when using this formula.
Tree Hugger: 4 drops Cedarwood essential oil, 3 drops Pine essential oil, 2 drops Eucalyptus essential oil.
Peppermint Vanilla: 6 drops Vanilla Bean Absolute, 3 drops Peppermint essential oil
Fancy Pants: 3 drops Oud essential oil, 4 drops Sandalwood essential oil, 3 drops Vanilla Bean Absolute
Saw Mill: 5 drops Cedarwood essential oil, 5 drops Sandalwood essential oil
Tender Hearted: 1 drop Rose absolute, 2 drops Patchouli essential oil, 1 drop Jasmine absolute, 1 drop Ylang Ylang
Coffee & Chocolate: 4 drops Cocoa absolute, 2 drops Vanilla Bean absolute, 2 drops Coffee essential oil
Calm & Peace: 2 drops Tangerine essential oil, 2 drops Sweet Orange essential oil, 1 drop Ylang Ylang essential oil, 1 drop Blue Tansy essential oil, 2 drops Patchouli essential oil
Earl Grey: 4 drops Bergamot essential oil, 2 drops Cardamom essential oil
Focus Blend: 2 drops Lemon essential oil, 2 drops Balsam Fir essential oil, 1 drop Cardamom essential oil, 1 drop Sweet Basil essential oil, 1 drop Rosemary essential oil, 1 drop Peppermint essential oil
Sample Blends created by Fresh-Picked Beauty........
Formula #1:
1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
1 teaspoon apricot oil
1 teaspoon jojoba oil
1 teaspoon kukui nut oil
1/4 teaspoon Vitamin E oil
essential oil blend of choice
Formula #2 for Oily Hair:
1 tablespoon hazelnut oil
1 tablespoon jojoba oil
1/4 teaspoon Vitamin E oil
essential oil blend of choice
Formula #3 for Dry Hair:
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon shea nut oil
1 teaspoon argan oil
1 teaspoon macadamia nut oil
1/4 teaspoon Vitamin E oil
essential oil blend of choice
Formula #4 for Coarse Hair:
1 tablespoon Baobab Oil
1 tablespoon Shea Nut Oil
1/4 teaspoon Vitamin E oil
essential oil blend of choice
This information is for educational purposes only, it is not intended to treat, cure, prevent or, diagnose any disease or condition. Nor is it intended to prescribe in any way. This information is for educational purposes only and may not be complete, nor may its data be accurate. As with all herbs, Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. I am an affiliate with Mountain Rose Herbs,please review my disclosure page for details.. Avoid use unless discussed with your physician. This information is for educational purposes only. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition or disease. Green Blessings!!!