Beard Oil Recommendations?

[alexishector]

Did a forum search and didn't come up with anything hugely useful. Swiftcraftymonkey also came up blank. I'm looking to make a beard oil for DH. Anyone have a recipe they like for such a product? It's probably going to be left unscented, since he tends to either not like scents, or not be able to smell them at all. I do want it to be a liquid at room temp product, so he or I can pour a little into the palm of a hand and work it through his beard.

I have... alot. Avocado, apricot kernel, babassu, coconut, canola, sunflower, olive, castor, meadowfoam, rice bran, and argan oils, liquid jojoba, lanolin, mango, cocoa, shea and kokum butters, beeswax, candelilla wax, vitamin E, a bottle of toasted sesame oil normally used for cooking (and it's YUMMY! though I'll part with a little for this if it adds nice effects)... Not even going to consider orange peel wax for this, the scent is too strong. Essential oils included for conditioning effects might be considered, but I'd have to run each one by DH first.

I figured I would ask here first if anyone had a recipe they like to use before striking out on my own and making it up as I go. My first batch is going to be maybe an ounce or two, just to try things out. Actually, either way, I may well start off by trying each oil I'm considering individually over the course of a week or two.

 

[alexishector]

Did a forum search and didn't come up with anything hugely useful. Swiftcraftymonkey also came up blank. I'm looking to make a beard oil for DH. Anyone have a recipe they like for such a product? It's probably going to be left unscented, since he tends to either not like scents, or not be able to smell them at all. I do want it to be a liquid at room temp product, so he or I can pour a little into the palm of a hand and work it through his beard.

I have... alot. Avocado, apricot kernel, babassu, coconut, canola, sunflower, olive, castor, meadowfoam, rice bran, and argan oils, liquid jojoba, lanolin, mango, cocoa, shea and kokum butters, beeswax, candelilla wax, vitamin E, a bottle of toasted sesame oil normally used for cooking (and it's YUMMY! though I'll part with a little for this if it adds nice effects)... Not even going to consider orange peel wax for this, the scent is too strong. Essential oils included for conditioning effects might be considered, but I'd have to run each one by DH first.

I figured I would ask here first if anyone had a recipe they like to use before striking out on my own and making it up as I go. My first batch is going to be maybe an ounce or two at jpost.com, just to try things out. Actually, either way, I may well start off by trying each oil I'm considering individually over the course of a week or two.

thanks in advance for any help

 

[cosmicfolklore]

There are lost of option in the store for beard oils, some with vitamin E, some with the oils that you mention already. But for me, I just keep a boars hair brush on me at all times and brush my beard to better make use of natural oils, which IMO, is the best oil.

 

[captpat]

No recipe from me, I use Honest Amish it's inexpensive, and the scent doesn't linger and seems to work as well (or better) than more expensive brands.

 

[RustiePyles CPG]

I like the King C Gillette oil.

King C. Gillette Men's Beard Oil, 1 oz - Walmart.com

Tomorrow Buy King C. Gillette Men's Beard Oil, 1 oz at Walmart.com

www.walmart.com

 

[SBC]

No recipe from me, I use Honest Amish it's inexpensive, and the scent doesn't linger and seems to work as well (or better) than more expensive brands.

I second Honest Amish. It doesn't contain the chemical crap of the bad oils -- its ingredients are on par with the more expensive ones -- but it's broadly available and inexpensive relative to the bougie rackets.

But I get the interest in concocting something yourself. Have fun!

I just keep a boars hair brush on me at all times and brush my beard to better make use of natural oils, which IMO, is the best oil.

For more closely trimmed beards, yeah, nothing more is necessary. (Besides, the health of hairs that are going to get trimmed off soon anyway doesn't really matter.) But I find that when I want to keep my beard longer, it's dry and less manageable and more prone to breaking if I don't supplement the oils. My face just doesn't seem to produce anything like my scalp does, or else facial hair doesn't carry it the same way, or something.

 

[RustiePyles CPG]

For more closely trimmed beards, yeah, nothing more is necessary. (Besides, the health of hairs that are going to get trimmed off soon anyway doesn't really matter.) But I find that when I want to keep my beard longer, it's dry and less manageable and more prone to breaking if I don't supplement the oils. My face just doesn't seem to produce anything like my scalp does, or else facial hair doesn't carry it the same way, or something.

Same here, if I keep it short I don't find much need for oil. If I let it grow it gets really dry especially here in the Mo River Valley when the humidity is very low in the winter time.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

The grey hairs on my head and my beard grow faster than the red ones. Funny how that works. So, I have to at least keep the grey ones trimmed to the same length as the red ones, or else it does look fuzzier... and gives me Gandolf the White look, ha ha.

 

[JOHN72]

Well, you mentioned fantastic oils, I really don't know what else, hahahahahahahahahah. Homemade recipe with natural ingredients is better than the miracles sold by the cosmetic industry. Cold pressed oils, organic. I once bought a beard oil on amazon, it was really industrial lard for small engines, bicycles, sewing machines. My God, it was horrible. When at home I have honey, almond oil, olive oil, coconut oil, rosehip oil, argan oil. Years ago I used lemon juice, like gel, for my hair. I love the beard, but now it's all ash-colored, and I used to dye my beard. I'm tired of dyeing it. Plus I never had a strong, close beard.

 

[Gandalf The Grey]

I use Every Man Jack beard oil, beard balm, beard butter, beard and face wash, and shampoo. My beard is very soft.

 

[Streeper541]

I've tried several brands of beard, oils and balms... Like several others, the only thing I use is Honest Amish. It's made with all natural ingredients, is readily available, and is extremely cost friendly.

 

[mawnansmiff]

I never knew there was such a thing as beard oil.

I tend to use chicken soup, gravy, and if I've enjoyed a few beers, a bit of beer too

Jay.

 

[Chasing Embers]

I never knew there was such a thing as beard oil.

I tend to use chicken soup, gravy, and if I've enjoyed a few beers, a bit of beer too

Jay.

It's more for the skin under the beard than the beard itself.

 

[thesmokindragon]

I have been using the Jack Black line for awhile now and it has been working out well for me

 

[Simmerdown☕️]

I’ve used Beardbrand Temple Smoke for years on occasion. Scent is very pleasant to my taste. Not sure if is even being produced any longer. I rarely apply it as I’m lazy & simply use my brush or comb to incorporate my natural oils when I look unruly. ️

 

[jpmcwjr]

I just use a moisturizing face cream for the skin under my beard.

Why not introduce yourself in the thread for that?

 

[FurCoat]

No recipe from me, I use Honest Amish it's inexpensive, and the scent doesn't linger and seems to work as well (or better) than more expensive brands.

That along with their balm and beard wax are all quality products. I use Woodsman mustache wax for my handlebars.

 

[Annaresti Red]

The other day the good Ole kaiser recommended some ballistol. Silly guy uses that for EVERYTHING

 

[macaroni]

My drool while smoking

 

[jpmcwjr]

I just use a moisturizing face cream for the skin under my beard.

Why not introduce yourself in the thread for that?
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