DIY all-natural organic Beard oil – Man of Woods

For some men, growing a beard is not easy and for others, it comes so fast that it is a challenge to keep up with it. But for those that sport the beard, taking good care of it is important; in fact, most beards need daily care or they go from a sexy look to a scruffy and unkempt look. You need to wash, trim and condition it to help keep it well-groomed. So, yes, beard maintenance is crucial if you plan to wear one.

I’ve done this specially for my beardy cousins (they grow it for style) & my hubby (being very occupied with his r&d shaves weekly once n so has a little beard on weekdays 😉)! I’ve come to know through them that there are few problems they face with the beard –

• Since beard hair is typically quite coarse, men often experience itchiness and even in-grown hairs on the delicate facial skin underneath.
• A full beard also makes it difficult to access the skin so common skin problems like dryness, acne or inflammation can be compounded.

Why Beard Oil?

• The biggest benefit using the beard oil is that you will lubricate both the hair shaft and the skin on your face, reducing discomfort that results in painful itching and flaking of the skin.
• Each day that you massage the beard oil into your hair and skin, the facial hair not only becomes softer, it gains strength to grow longer and healthier.
• You will notice in a few days that you can brush and comb your hair with fewer tangles, and as the comb glides through the beard, you experience less breakage and tugging. Your beard will look shinier.

Ingredients & how to prepare:

For the beard oils it’s important to select oils that nourish the beard hair & the skin underneath and e.o. that smell a little man-ly and mild fragrance that wouldn’t strain your nose all-day! For guys who want to smell like they just got done chopping down a few dozen tall trees in the forest, why not try this man of woods beard oil?

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• 1 tsp Hemp seed oil  < I have used a USDA organic certified brand called Nutiva >
• 1 tsp Sweet almond oil
• 1/2 tsp  Jojoba oil
• 1/2 tsp Coconut oil
• 2% dilution of rosemary, cedar wood & sandalwood essential oil

Add all the ingredients in the above mentioned order into a glass bottle with eye point dipper using a mini funnel. Close the lid and shake well before use! 

Why these ingredients? 

Check out my blog – 5 oils for healthy n glowing skin to know the details. However the major ingredient – hemp seed oil is not in it and you can read below to find why we have used it..

Hemp seed oil is produced by pressing the hemp (Cannabis sativa) plants seeds which results in the glorious green tinged good stuff. There are different types of oil available, the best (and the only type we use) is cold pressed hemp oil which is the higher quality, unrefined type that is a dark green color.

Is hemp oil good for growing beards?

• Moisturizes – Hemp oil has high moisturizing properties which nourishes not just the beard and facial hair, but also the skin and scalp.Being high in Vitamin E makes it a great natural hair conditioner.As you rub it into your skin it increases blood circulation and it penetrates into the hair shaft. It also helps prevent water loss and keeps more moisture in the beard, hair and skin.
• Stimulate hair growth – Hemp oil penetrates into the skin and hair easily and is an excellent source of Omega 6 which is also known as GLA (Gamma linolenic acid), a vital ingredient for hair growth, it both stimulates growth and nourishes hair, assisting in keratin production which gives thicker, stronger, and healthier hair. Hair is made up of keratin, which is around 90% protein, and hemp oil adds to the protein levels and improves blood circulation. It nourishes the hair so that it grows thicker and stronger.
• Can help prevent hair loss– Hemp seed oil strengthens hair preventing breakages from weak and dry hair.
• Hemp seed oil for skin – Hemp Seed oil penetrates and is absorbed easily into the skin, helping to replenish oils missing due to sun exposure and poor nutrition. It is full of vitamins containing vitamins A, C, E, proteins, Beta-carotenes, as well as being rich in essential omega-3, 6 and 9 fatty acids, along with nutrients that make it perfect for all hair types as well as giving benefits for skin.

For the aroma: 

Since a beard is close to your nose, you’ll want to choose scents you can enjoy all day. Essential oils are natural herbal distillates, so they will fade and change throughout the day, leaving a milder experience than commercially produced products with synthetic fragrances. Woodsy & earthy, came to mind when choosing the essential oils for beardy men, as it will remind you of the great outdoors and its lingering scent will enthrall your senses all day long.

How to use the beard oil?

• The best time to apply a beard oil is fresh out of the shower to a towel-dried beard. Reapplication is encouraged throughout the day.
• To apply: Depending on beard length, drop 2-5 drops in one hand. Longer beards will require more drops but remember, a little goes a long way, so increase amount by one drop at a time.
• Rub hands together, then rub your hands through your beard.
• Massage in the oil all the way down to the skin below, starting at the hair end, working towards the roots and then back again.
• Finish with brushing the beard so that it is neatly groomed. Use a small comb like this one to smooth down the beard. That’s it!
• Optionally could apply just before sleep, to get the conditioning benefits overnight.

However if you are not in a DIY mode I do sell a limited edition of these on my Facebook buy & sell group – eco friendly ma , do join! 

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