Equipment Checklist - Stuff You'll Need

If you're planning on making your own beard oil, you're going to need some tools, we have prepared a short list of all the tools you'll need (they are pretty cheap).

A pipette (Useful if your source carrier oil/essential oil bottles do not have droppers). Get Here

Dark colored glass bottles with a dropper to store your essential oils. You can also experiment with different ratios of essential oils in different bottles. Get Here

Tongs to pick up the bottles once you boil them to sterilize

Sterilized vessel to warm the oils if necessary

A funnel (optional) to pour the mixed oil into your storage bottles

Paper towels to dry the sterilized bottles

A notepad to make a note of the exact proportions of oils you are using

Recommended Choosing essential oils can be confusing. I recommend getting a set with some of the best oils. This way you'll familiarize yourself and see what you like the most. Here's a great set.

How to Make a Beard Oil?

Making a beard oil is pretty straightforward, here are 4 steps you need to follow: Sterilize the bottles by tossing them into water and bringing it to a boil. Dry the bottles thoroughly with paper towels. That’s it. You are ready to start mixing the oils. Important: Do a patch test. make a very small sample and test it to make sure you're not allergic or just don't like the oil.

Without further ado, here are seven DIY beard oil recipes that you can whip up in no time. I will start with the most basic ones and progress to more advanced recipes.

Beard Oil Recipes

1. The Conditioner - Basic

We start with the most basic beard oil homemade recipe that clubs two carrier oils and just one essential oil. This is the perfect recipe for first timers and you are free to alter the ingredients, especially the essential oils depending on your tolerance to the fragrance.

Recipe & Instructions 1 oz. Jojoba Oil

1 oz. Fractionated Coconut Oil

10 drops Lavender Oil Take a sterilized vessel or pan and add the carrier oils. Mix it until the oils are blended. Add 10-12 drops of Lavender oil with a dropper. Transfer the oil to the storage bottle and apply once every day.

About This Recipe

The carrier oils in this recipe are Jojoba and Coconut, both of which are excellent conditioners. If you have rough beard that needs softening or you're looking to reduce dryness and flaking on your skin, this beard oil will work wonders for you. Lavender is a universally used essential oil that is gentle on your skin and has a very mild aroma. You can reduce or increase the amount of Lavender oil depending on how strong or mild you want the aroma to be.

2. The Beard Grower

Our next DIY beard oil recipe is perfect for anyone struggling with patchy or slow beard growth. It contains a blend of three carrier oils each handpicked with a specific purpose and just one essential oil for fragrance.

Recipe & Instructions 1 oz. 1 oz. Sweet Almond Oil

1 oz. Coconut Oil

3-4 drops Castor Oil

Rosemary 5-6 drops Lavender Take a sterilized vessel or pan. Add the sweet almond oil. Add the coconut oil. Add the castor oil. Add the lavender or rosemary oil. Transfer to the storage bottles. Note: Castor oil has a thick consistency. You should experiment with its quantity. Using too much of it you may end up with a greasy beard oil.

About This Recipe

The Castor oil will boost the circulation on the skin and will stimulate hair growth while the other two carrier oils work as moisturizers and conditioners for the beard. Rosemary on the other hand helps to prevent beard dandruff. It also inhibits hair fall.



Note: There's not really a magic oil that will make your beard grow if you can't grow it. Having said that, there are oils and products that will maximize your skin and beard's health, and that will surely help with growth.

3. The Beardruff Killer

A lot of men start to grow their beard and then discover that it is a lot more difficult than they imagined. The most annoying condition is beardruff when the underlying skin becomes dry and starts to flake. This beard oil recipe will restore moisture levels and prevent beardruff from wrecking havoc with your beard goals.

Recipe & Instructions 1 oz. Apricot Kernel Oil

1 oz. Jojoba Oil

5 drops of Castor Oil

5 drops of Cedarwood Oil Take a sterilized vessel or pan. Add Jojoba oil. Add Apricot Kernel oil. Add the Castor oil. Mix the carrier oils until they are blended. Add the Cedarwood oil and mix again. Transfer to the storage bottles.

About This Recipe

All the ingredients in this beard oil recipe are very effective against beardruff. Castor oil not only reduces beard dandruff, it also helps to improve the rate of beard growth. Apricot Kernel oil has been used for treating a variety of skin disorders including psoriasis and eczema.

Cedarwood with its woody aroma acts as an excellent fragrance and it also has fungicidal properties. At the same time, Jojoba oil moisturizes the skin and prevents dryness from occurring again. If beardruff is stopping you from growing a beard, this easy DIY beard oil recipe is all that you need.

4. Feel Fresh Beard Oil

There is nothing more amazing than a blend of essential oils that do not overpower each other. In this homemade beard oil recipe, we blend eucalyptus oil and sage oil together to create a fresh and lingering aroma that is a refreshing change from the typical floral fragrances that are used in beard oils.

About This Recipe

With a blend of two hydrating and nourishing carrier oils that are loaded in Vitamin C, this beard oil will restore the natural sheen of your beard even if it is dry and flaky. The top notes of the eucalyptus and the middle notes of the sage give it a very vibrant aroma. At the same time, this recipe is very effective in preventing beard dandruff too.

5. All Day Soothing Beard Oil

We're starting with some aroma, one of my personal favorites is sandalwood. The rich sweet aroma with woodsy tones makes it one of the most soothing and relaxing fragrances that you can add to a beard oil.

If you hate strong fragrances which can be overpowering and linger all day on your beard, then here’s a simple recipe that will dissipate in minutes and will have a subtle aroma throughout the day.

About This Recipe

Jojoba oil forms the base carrier oil in this recipe while sunflower oil, apricot oil and Argan oil make it excellent for moisturizing, hydrating and softening your beard. It will also make your beard appear fuller and will stimulate growth. These oils nourish the skin underneath and prevent dandruff and itching.

The subtle and soothing sandalwood aroma will help you stay relaxed all day.

6. The Outdoor Man Oil

If you fancy smelling like you took a tumble in the Appalachians and got the mountain smeared all over your beard, then you will love the next beard oil recipe.

We call this the outdoor man and it uses a blend of Appalachian inspired essential oils to capture the crisp and sharp mountain air. To keep it non-greasy, we use only two carrier oils, both of them with a very light consistency.

Recipe & Instructions 1 oz. Sweet Almond Oil

¼ oz. Argan Oil

3-4 drops Frankincense Oil

3-4 drops Cedarwood Oil

3-4 drops Fir Needle ﻿﻿Oil (optional) Take a sterilized vessel or pan. Mix the sweet almond oil and the Argan oil. Shake well to a mix. Add Frankincense oil. Add Cedarwood oil. Transfer to the storage bottles. Note: The Fir Needle is an optional ingredient because it has a very warm scent that can be a tad overpowering for some. It's used as a relaxant so, you may want to experiment with it by adding one drop at a time.

About This Recipe

This oil will hydrate your skin. It contains natural Vitamin E and will boost the rate at which your beard grows.

7. The Citrus Mint Beard Oil Combo

A hint of citrus and a dash of mint make for the most amazing beard oil aroma. But we keep the portions low to ensure the scent won't overpower. We prefer to use our favorite carrier oil combo, Argan and Jojoba. But you are free to replace either of these with any carrier oil of your choice. The best alternatives are coconut and sweet almond.

About This Recipe

Peppermint with its top notes hits you first as you open the bottle and put a few drops on your palms. It is then followed by the sweet and fresh citrusy notes. You can replace the lime with orange essential oil too if need be. The tea tree will keep your beard free of dandruff and your skin free of fungal infections.

Wrapping Up

In a little time and with some experience of making your own beard oil you will be ready to start creating your own recipes. And like we said earlier, if you prefer not to grease your elbows, then you always have the option to buy a ready made product.



I hope you enjoyed reading through these recipes. Feel free to add your comments or your own recipes and send me your feedback.