Beard oil is a great way to keep a beard soft and prevent it from getting itchy. There are a lot of options out there but they can be pricey and have questionable ingredients. Making your own is a great option!
In the past, I’ve purchased a few different beard oils for my husband. I have found it can be a bit hard to find ones that have good ingredients. They can also be a bit pricey, considering the size of the bottles.
Really the oil in the beard oil is what does all the work. Sometimes there are essential oils that have properties that help but in general, they are there for scent.
Tea tree oil and lavender are both good choices for having antibacterial and healing properties. My husband, however, doesn’t want to smell like those things, he wants beard oil to make his beard softer and to help with any itching. That’s one of the great things about making your own products, you can make them work for your needs.
I’ve seen beard oil ranging in price from about $10-$30, sometimes even more. This homemade version costs about $5.73 and that includes the cost of the bottle which can be used over and over.
Once you have the bottle refills costs around $0.52. The cost will vary if you use different essential oils or switch the oil but it should be around $6 with the bottle cost and less than $1 for refills.
For my bottle, I used an amber glass bottle with a dropper that I already had on hand. It was a bit large but I just filled it halfway and it works just fine. You do want to be sure to use amber or blue glass bottle because essential oils shouldn’t be exposed to light.
Beard Oil Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup Apricot Oil (sweet almond or jojoba would work as well)
- 8 drops Lime Essential Oil (or any essential oil of your choice*)
- Glass Bottle with Dropper
Directions:
- Mix the oil and essential oils.
- Using a funnel, or if like me you can’t find your small funnel use a measuring cup with a pouring spout, pour the mixture into your bottle.
You can make a label for your oil or leave as is. This makes a great gift for any of the bearded guys in your life. It’s fun to customize the scent to the recipient.
Looking for a great place to buy essential oils? One of my favorite brands is Plant Therapy.
*Note: Be careful as some essential oils are irritating to the skin. Use as little as possible and check to see if the oil you want to use should be used on skin.
Deanna
What a great idea…and so easy. Now if I can just get your dad in the habit of using it every day. 😉
Hannah
What a great idea! If my husband ever wants to grow a beard I’ll be sure to refer back to this 🙂
Leslie
I have a friend that makes beard oils. I don’t exactly know what he uses but she smell good and they leave his beard so soft.
Melanie
My son has one of those long “hipster” beards and uses beard oil. My mom made him some. 🙂 Glad to see you are using NOW products. They are wonderful, aren’t they? Family friends of ours own the company right here in IL. My mom has worked for them for many years. She retired 8 years ago, but loves working there so much, that she still works there part-time at age 75. 😉 They are a very ethical, moral company with the highest quality standards and they treat their employees very well.
Kylie
Man, that would definitely save some money! Thanky ou for sharing!
Farrah
I’m not a fan of facial hair, but that’s awesome that you can DIY this! I’ll be sure to share it with the bearded people in my life! 😛
Jess
Sounds super easy! I wonder if my husband would like some….he just uses Head and Shoulders for his goatee, lol.
Lisa Sharp
I bet it would work better. 🙂
anna@greentalk
Wow. What an easy recipe. Great for gifts too.
Lisa Sharp
Easy is the best. 🙂
Betsy (Eco-novice)
I’ve seen those high prices for beard oil! How great to have a DIY alternative.
Lisa Sharp
It’s kind of crazy how much they can cost! I’m glad I can make some for my husband instead.
Lori Popkewitz Alper
Such a simple recipe Lisa- and I’m guessing it smells good too. What a great gift idea!
Lisa Sharp
It smells WONDERFUL! 🙂