DIY Beard Balm
This DIY Beard Balm is a nourishing leave-in conditioner for beards. Made with all natural ingredients such as coconut oil, shea butter, etc., it’s super moisturizing and makes a wonderful gift for the man in your life!
Of course you could always just purchase some beard balm or oil, but if you’re anything like us, you like knowing exactly what ingredients are in the products you’re using. The only way to be completely sure of that is to source the ingredients yourself and make it at home.
On the other hand, even if you don’t care all that much about ingredients, it’s super fun to make things for yourself and especially if you’re letting your kids pitch in to help! This beard balm would also make a terrific DIY gift to give for Father’s Day!
SO, what all is needed for this DIY BEARD BALM?
- Jojoba oil or almond oil
- Coconut oil
- Shea Butter
- Vitamin E oil
- Beeswax
- Essential oil (optional)
- 4 oz. jar or tin (We used these from amazon)
What are good Essential oils for beard balm?
My personal favorite scent combo is Bergamot & Vanilla. It smells a bit like vanilla spice! When it comes to scent, you’ll have to know your preference or the preference of the man in your life. As far as my husband is concerned, he is happy with whatever I like, so vanilla spice is good with him! Something like Cedarwood may also be a good choice and I know it is a pretty popular choice among men.
When it comes to where to purchase, Selah Oils are my top pic. They are an all-around great company and have an excellent referral program, plus you can also earn points to put towards future purchases! But for a good second choice, I will sometimes purchase my oils from Eden’s Garden as well.
Some of the benefits of BERGAMOT oil:
It’s a great oil for your skin, so using on your beard would add in these benefits. It may support the body and how it responds to these things:
- Blackheads
- Eczema
- Acne
- Candida
It also has many therapeutic benefits including being antibacterial and anti-inflammatory. Bergamot is also known to assist with feelings of anxiousness, so a great mood boosting oil to have close to your nose!
How to make this nourishing beard balm?
First, you’ll need to bring 2-3 cups of water to a boil in the bottom pot of a double boiler.
Then place the top bowl over the bottom pot.
Next, you’ll mix together all ingredients, except for the essential oils in the top bowl of the double boiler, stirring constantly until completely melted.
Now remove from heat and add in the essential oils.
Finally, pour mixture into a jar or tin and allow to cool. about 15-20 minutes.
If you try this recipe and like it, please rate it down below and let me know your thoughts in the comments! If you’re interested in more DIYs like this, you can check out my DIY Lip Balm Recipe!
DIY Beard Balm
Equipment
- Double Boiler (you can also use a glass Pyrex measuring cup in microwave)
- 1 4 oz. jar or tin container
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup jojoba oil or almond oil
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 2 tbsp. shea butter
- 2 tbsp. beeswax pellets
- 10 drops vitamin E oil
- 10-15 drops essential oils
Instructions
- Bring 2-3 cups of water to a boil in the bottom pot of your double boiler.
- Then place the top bowl over the bottom pot.
- Next, add all ingredients, except for the essential oils to the top bowl and mix together, stirring constantly until melted.
- Now remove from heat and add in the essential oils.
- Finally, pour liquid into a 4 oz. jar or tin and allow to cool completely, about 15-20 minutes.
