Man. Man, oh man, oh maaaan. Do I love my husband’s beard.
I know. Not everyone out there is a beard-lovin’ woman, I just happen to be one of them. I think my love for beards first came from my love of Ray LaMontagne, a singer who continues to pull at my heart strings with his raspy, love-laden melodies. Not longer after I fell in love with bearded-Ray, I met bearded-Stuart. And since then, I’ve just been a big ‘ol mess of hotness for that facial hair.
Even though we live on a farm, I’d still like to think that Stuart and I can clean up pretty well. Sure, there’s usually some form of animal poop on our boots, and often times we smell of cow, but even still. This was originally why the beard oil came to fruition.
Long days out on the farm will surely cause some pretty cray-cray beard action. The wind, whippin’ through it. The animals, lickin’ it. The little rascals, grabbin’ at it. The chickens, peckin’ at it. The hay, gettin’ stuck in it. The sun, beatin’ down on it.
That’ll wear on a man and his beard. Or so I can assume. And pictures are worth a thousand words:
Beard oil not only calms irritated skin, but it facilitates healthy hair growth, prevents any rashes, invigorates, curbs flyaways, and smells really nice. All important factors for that sexy man in my life.
Naturally, I made the beard oil. It’s just how I roll. I chose to include a few varieties of carrier oils for their nourishing effects, as well as my favorite manly essential oils, for their unparalleled effectiveness and numerous benefits.
Homemade Beard Oil
You will need:
4 tablespoons carrier oil, such as fractionated coconut oil, olive oil, sweet almond oil, jojoba oil
3 drops Wild Orange essential oil (buy at wholesale prices here)
2 drops Melaluca essential oil (buy at wholesale prices here)
2 drops Sandalwood essential oil (buy at wholesale prices here)
1 drop Cassia essential oil (buy at wholesale prices here)
I use, love, and promote essential oils. Read more about why I choose high quality oils and how to buy them at wholesale prices here.
The ingredients simply need to be combined in a small glass bottle. The ones with the droppers are my favorite because it makes it so easy… and much cleaner to use.
Let's talk about WHY these specific essential oils were chosen:
Wild Orange: Wild orange is noted for being uplifting and invigorating. It can also promote collagen formation in skin.
Melaluca: Melaluca has long been used for skin issues. It promotes tissue regeneration, is immune supporting, and promotes healthy respiratory function. It works wonders on the skin.
Sandalwood: A wonderful cleaning astringent, sandalwood oil increases skin's ability to hold and retain moisture.
Cassia: Noted for strengthening the root of the hair follicle and promoting circulation in the skin, cassia is great for stimulating, invigorating, and warming.
This is after using beard oil, baby. Just look at that sleek facial hair.
Benefits of Beard Oil
- Taking a few extra moments each day to groom the beard ensures no food is stuck in it. This makes social situations much less awkward for everyone.
- Oiled beards smell much better than non-oiled beards. That wet dog smell ain’t going to help you with the ladies.
- Beard oil can ensure that your beard will grow in healthy – the skin and hair roots will be so vibrant! Thus, you’ll be able to let you beard grow long. Like to your belly button, or wherever it is that you’d like.
- Caring for your beard with beard oil will remind you that even though you’re a man with a beard, you still mustn’t present yourself as a vagabond. This includes caring for your beard, cutting your fingernails and toenails, and showering on a semi-regular basis.
It's fun to make a man product. Men deserve delicious smelling, skin invigorating products too.
Especially my man.
Cause. Ya know. I'm pretty partial to him.
And Amen.
Homemade Beard Oil
- 4 tablespoons carrier oil (such as fractionated coconut oil, olive oil, sweet almond oil, jojoba oil)
- 3 drops Wild Orange essential oil
- 2 drops Melaluca essential oil
- 2 drops Sandalwood essential oil
- 1 drop Cassia essential oil
- The ingredients simply need to be combined in a small glass bottle. The ones with the droppers are my favorite because it makes it so easy… and much cleaner to use.
sara
which oil could stimulate hair growth?
Shaye Elliott
Rosemary oil!
Jason Eleazer
I would like wholesale prices
Kristofer Roy Elliott
I wonder if people with the last name Elliott get a discount 😂
Mark CM
Snake oil
Ashley Browning
Thank you for this! My husband smells so good now…the farm funk was getting to me in the beard 😉
Amber
I never thought of looking for a beard oil. I’ve put so much thought into other areas for when my husband will be allowed to grow out his hair and beard. Thank you for the pics of what to expect when we finally move to our farm. I’m saving this recipe and passing it on to my cousin who has a beard.
John Martins
This sounds like a great recipe! I’m going to try it out before I trim down my beard.
Charlie
Hey, very cool article, thank you. Beard oil really helped me out when I started using it a few years ago. I have not considered making it myself! I wrote a blog a few months ago about beard oil and I just added a link to this article, hope that’s ok.
Cheers & happy stead’n,
Charlie
julie
I can’t wait to try this on my bearded man! Wild and crazy thing needs taming 🙂
Missy
This recipe sounds lovely. Are you referring to the pure sandalwood oil (at like $100 per ounce or so) or the cut version that is much less expensive? I just dunt think I can pay for the pure right now and I want to make this for a birthday gift. Thank you for all you do for us, your loyal followers.
Missy
Shaye Elliott
I use Hawaiian Sandalwood! It’s not nearly that expensive.
Angus hardie
This is really nice recipe for my beard. I can’t wait for it.
Anajú
I can’t believe I’ve missed this post! This is just what we need at home. My companion has been asking for me to shop some beard wax but I think I will make this instead! Cuestion: how does Stuart applies it? Do you need a brush or just massage the beard?
Becca
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Hubby just started growing his beard and it’s at it’s really bristly, scratchy faze. Not fun when you are trying to smooch on him!
Kristal
What is the best way to apply the oil? A brush/comb or just massaging it in?
Michelle
Can I used lard oil instead?
Saviour Lallycker
I want to mantain my beards to grow fast
margaret woodford
Your post is adorable and the reader can see how much you adore your man!
Lawrence
I just started growing my beard and my wife used this recipe and loves how it smells on me. It’s been a week and the growth has been unbelievable! Thank you.