DIY Cedarwood Beard Balm (and how to use it!)

This homemade cedarwood beard balm has plenty of hold to tame stray hairs, plus skin and hair loving oils to soothe itchy skin and soften whiskers. It’s all natural, smells amazing, and costs a fraction of the price of premium store bought beard balms. It is the perfect gift idea for all the bearded guys in your life!

Ingredients

16 g (about 2T) beeswax
30g (about 2T) shea butter
14g (about 1T) cocoa butter
18g (about 2T) jojoba oil
¼ tsp vitamin E oil
8 drops cedarwood essential oil
6 drops bergamot essential oil
3 drops lavender essential oil
2 drops rosemary essential oil


Tools:

A clean container (like a small jar or reused cosmetic pot)
A double boiler OR a small heat proof bowl and saucepan
A spatula or spoon
Optional but useful: A kitchen scale


Instructions:

1. Combine beeswax, cocoa butter, shea butter, and jojoba oil in a small heatproof bowl and place on top of a saucepan with an inch or two of water. Heat on the stove at medium-low.

2. Stir until oils and wax are completely melted and combined.

3. Remove from heat and add essential oils and vitamin E oil, stirring together.

4. Working quickly, pour mixture into a clean container and allow to cool completely. For a faster set, place uncovered container in the refrigerator.


How to Apply Conditioning Beard Balm:

Cleanse beard and skin and dry off extra moisture. Beard balm is best applied to damp, but not dripping wet skin and hair.

Scoop out a dime or nickel sized amount, adjusting for the length of the beard. It’s probably best to start small and add more if needed.

Rub hands together to warm up and melt the balm onto your hands.

Apply the balm. Starting at the skin, work the beard balm onto the face and down the length of the beard, distributing evenly.

Comb, brush, or style as usual!


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