Create Your Perfect Beard Oil Blend at Home

The scruffier your beard, the sharper you need to dress. - Ashton Kutcher

DIY Homemade Beard Oils: Nourish and Maintain Your Beard Naturally

As a woman who’s spent years loving and supporting my husband’s magnificent beard, I’ve learned a lot about the importance of the care of facial hair. When it comes to beards, it’s not just about how they look – it’s about the health of the hair and the skin beneath it. Whether you’re a woman who enjoys spoiling your partner with a thoughtful, natural gift or someone who is looking for the best ways to keep your own beard in top shape, creating your own beard oil can be an incredibly rewarding experience. Homemade beard oils are not only cost-effective, but they also allow you to tailor the ingredients to your partner’s skin type, scent preferences, and needs. Making beard oil at home means you can avoid the harsh chemicals found in many commercial products and instead use all-natural, soothing oils that hydrate, soften, and nourish the skin and beard.

As a wife and partner, I’ve found that making a personalized beard oil for my husband is not only a way to nurture his beard but also a way to care for his skin in a more natural, gentle way. Plus, it’s incredibly satisfying to see the positive effects that a natural product can have. So, let’s dive into how you can easily create your own DIY beard oils using pure, high-quality ingredients.

Why Use Beard Oil?

The skin beneath your beard needs just as much attention as the beard itself. Beard oil is essential for promoting healthy hair growth, reducing itching, and preventing dry, flaky skin. It also softens the beard hair, making it easier to manage and style. On top of that, using beard oil is a great way to enjoy the soothing benefits of essential oils, which not only nourish your beard but also add a natural, subtle fragrance.

If you’re tired of using store-bought products that are filled with synthetic chemicals and fragrances, making your own beard oil is the perfect solution. It's simple, cost-effective, and allows you to customize the scent and properties to fit your needs. Plus, DIY beard oils are free from parabens, sulfates, and other potentially harmful chemicals, making them a safe and gentle option for your beard and skin.

The Benefits of Beard Oil Ingredients

The key to making a great beard oil lies in selecting the highest quality base oils and essential oils. Here’s a breakdown of the most popular and beneficial oils you can experiment with to make your homemade beard oil.  I’ll give you a couple of recipes that we really like, but I love to try new combinations of essential oils so my husband gets variety as well as refining the aroma to fit him perfectly:

Base Oils

Base oils are the foundation of your beard oil. They provide nourishment and hydration to your beard and the skin underneath.

1. Jojoba Oil
   Jojoba oil is one of the most popular choices for beard oils because it closely resembles the natural oils produced by our skin. It helps balance the oil production on the skin, preventing both dryness and excessive oiliness. Jojoba oil also helps soften beard hair, making it more manageable.

2. Argan Oil
   Argan oil is packed with vitamin E and essential fatty acids that hydrate and moisturize both hair and skin. It’s excellent for reducing beard frizz, preventing breakage, and promoting healthy growth. Argan oil also has anti-inflammatory properties, which can help calm any irritation on the skin beneath your beard.

3. Avocado Oil
   Avocado Oil is rich in vitamins A, D, and E, avocado oil is deeply moisturizing and nourishing for both the beard and skin. It helps soften and hydrate dry, coarse facial hair while promoting skin elasticity and soothing irritation. Its high content of healthy fats makes it ideal for thickening and conditioning the beard, giving it a soft, healthy shine.

4. Sweet Almond Oil
   Sweet Almond Oil is rich in vitamins A, E, and B, sweet almond oil helps improve the texture and elasticity of your beard. It also helps hydrate dry skin underneath your beard, preventing itching and flakiness.

5. Grapeseed Oil
   Grapeseed oil is lightweight and easily absorbed into the skin and hair, making it perfect for people with oily or acne-prone skin. It also promotes healthy beard growth by strengthening hair follicles and preventing hair loss.

6. Coconut Oil
   Coconut oil is excellent for promoting hair growth and preventing damage due to its antibacterial and antifungal properties. It can deeply hydrate both the skin and hair, creating a soft and shiny beard.

7. Castor Oil
   Castor Oil is known for its thick, nourishing consistency, castor oil is packed with ricinoleic acid, which helps stimulate hair growth and improve hair thickness. It's excellent for promoting healthier, stronger beard hair, while also moisturizing and soothing dry, flaky skin beneath the beard. Castor oil can help improve the overall texture and shine of the beard, leaving it soft, manageable, and looking fuller. I never use Castor Oil for more than 50%  of the overall carrier oil portion, as I find it can be too thick and sticky in larger percentages..

Essential Oils

Essential oils provide the finishing touch to your DIY beard oil, adding fragrance and additional benefits such as hair growth stimulation, soothing, and skin care. Here are a few of the best essential oils to experiment with:

1. Cedarwood Oil
   Cedarwood oil is known for its grounding, calming scent and is often used in beard oils to promote healthy hair growth. It has natural antiseptic properties that help keep the skin beneath the beard clean and free from irritation. Cedarwood can also help soothe dry, flaky skin and reduce dandruff, making it a great choice for those with sensitive or itchy skin. Its woody, warm fragrance adds a rich, masculine touch to your beard oil blend.

2. Peppermint Oil
   Peppermint oil has a refreshing, cool sensation and works as a natural stimulant for hair growth. It can help improve circulation to the skin beneath your beard, promoting healthier and faster-growing hair.

3. Tea Tree Oil
   Tea tree oil is well-known for its antifungal and antibacterial properties. It can help reduce itching and prevent dandruff, making it perfect for beard care. Tea tree oil also keeps the skin healthy by fighting off acne-causing bacteria.

4. Lavender Oil
   Lavender oil is soothing, calming, and has a fresh floral scent. It’s great for preventing beard dandruff and improving hair growth. It also helps relieve stress, which can be a major contributor to hair loss.

5. Frankincense Oil
   Frankincense oil is not only great for reducing wrinkles and fine lines but also helps keep the skin beneath your beard moisturized and healthy. It can support skin regeneration and reduce irritation.

6. Patchouli Oil
   This earthy essential oil is wonderful for promoting skin regeneration. Patchouli also has antifungal and antibacterial properties, making it an ideal option for beard care. It can help with dry, flaky skin and is excellent for moisturizing.

7. Sandalwood Oil
   Sandalwood is known for its rich, woody scent and its ability to moisturize and soothe the skin. It’s a perfect oil for anyone with dry or irritated skin under the beard, helping to maintain hydration and smoothness.

8. RosemaryOil
   Rosemary has long been valued for its ability to stimulate circulation and promote hair growth. It’s great for invigorating the skin, reducing dryness, and maintaining a healthy, thick beard.

9. Eucalyptus Oil
   Eucalyptus oil is fantastic for its refreshing and invigorating properties. It’s also great for helping to open up the pores and promote healthy circulation, which can be especially helpful for nourishing the skin beneath the beard.

10. Vanilla Oil
    Vanilla not only has a pleasant, sweet aroma, but it also provides great soothing properties for the skin. It can help calm irritated skin and create a smooth texture. Its fragrance also pairs wonderfully with other oils.

11. Balance Blend
    doTERRA’s Balance blend is grounding and calming, making it perfect for helping soothe the skin beneath the beard while promoting relaxation. The combination of spruce, ho wood, frankincense, blue tansy, and chamomile makes it a wonderful choice for daily use, especially if you’re looking to promote emotional well-being.

12. Adaptiv Blend
    Adaptiv blend is fantastic for managing stress and balancing emotions. With lavender, copaiba, spearmint, and wild orange, Adaptiv helps calm anxious feelings and promotes a sense of peace, which is ideal for keeping your skin beneath the beard calm and your mood uplifted.
    
    

Homemade Beard Oil Recipes

Now that you know what each ingredient can do, here are two simple DIY beard oil recipes for you to try:

Simple Moisturizing Beard Oil Recipe
This recipe is perfect for those who want a basic, hydrating beard oil without harsh chemicals.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons Jojoba oil 

• 1 tablespoon Avocado oil 

• 1 tablespoon Grapeseed oil 

• 12 drops of Balance essential oil blend

• 5 drops of Cedarwood essential oil

• 3 drops of Lavender essential oil

• 1 drop of Patchouli essential oil ( a little goes a long way, very strong odor, we often omit)

Instructions:

1. In a small glass dropper bottle, combine the jojoba oil, sweet almond oil, and argan oil.

2. Add the essential oils (cedarwood, lavender, and tea tree) and shake well to mix.

3. To use, place a few drops of the oil into the palm of your hand and massage it into your beard and the skin underneath.

4. Store in a cool, dark place.

Why it works: This beard oil is great for moisturizing and hydrating both the beard and the skin underneath. Jojoba and grapeseed oils are light and help balance skin’s moisture, while avocado oil is known as Beard Food for its nourishing properties.  The essential oils of Lavender and Cedarwood soothe and rejuvenate the skin. The Balance blend helps calm and reduce stress.

Stimulating Beard Growth Oil Recipe
This recipe is great if you’re looking for something a bit stronger.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon Witch Hazel 

• 2 tablespoons Jojoba oil

• 1 tablespoon Castor oil 

• 10 drops of Adaptiv essential oil blend

• 5 drops of Rosemary essential oil

• 5 drops of Eucalyptus essential oil

Instructions:

1. In a small glass dropper bottle, combine grapeseed oil, coconut oil, and castor oil.

2. Add the essential oils (peppermint, frankincense, and tea tree) and shake well.

3. Apply a few drops of the oil to your beard and massage gently, focusing on the skin beneath your beard.

4. Store in a cool, dark place, and use daily for best results.

Why it works: This invigorating recipe includes witch hazel for its refreshing and toning properties, perfect for those who need a little extra refreshing boost. Adaptiv helps manage stress and balance emotions, while rosemary and eucalyptus promote circulation and vitality for healthy skin and hair.

Final Thoughts

Homemade beard oils not only help promote a healthy, well-maintained beard, but they also provide a wonderful opportunity for personalization. Whether you want a calming, stress-relieving blend or something that invigorates and promotes circulation, you can experiment with essential oils that work best for your skin type and scent preferences.

Using high-quality essential oils from doTERRA is key to creating a beard oil that’s effective and safe. With their commitment to purity and sustainability, doTERRA offers the most reliable and beneficial oils for your personal care routines. The natural properties of the oils work harmoniously with your skin and hair, helping to nurture, hydrate, and improve the overall health of your beard.

So, why not spoil your partner (or yourself) with a homemade beard oil that nourishes the skin and leaves the beard feeling soft, healthy, and snuggle worthy? With just a few ingredients, a little bit of time, and the right essential oils, you can create a beard oil that’s as unique as your beard itself!