Making your own beard oil is easy and just as effective as many store-bought options. This homemade beard oil uses natural carrier oils and essential oils to nourish both hair and skin, leaving your beard softer, healthier, and better smelling.
A simple blend of carrier oils and essential oils will tame unruly hair, reduce frizz, and make styling easier. The recipe below is what I make for my husband; he uses it daily, sometimes paired with homemade beard butter, and the scent—lemongrass + cedarwood—has become a favorite.
This oil also makes a thoughtful gift for anyone who wears a beard and appreciates natural grooming products.
Reasons to Love Homemade Beard Oil
Soft, groomed beard: Regular use transforms a dry, frizzy beard into a hydrated, manageable one. The difference is immediate and visible.
Natural ingredients: The formula relies on simple, natural carrier oils and essential oils, so you know what you’re putting on your face.
Cost effective: Store-bought natural beard oils can be pricey. Making your own saves money and lets you customize the scent and properties.
What You’ll Need
- Jojoba oil: Lightweight and moisturizing, it supports hair health and helps condition follicles.
- Sweet almond oil: A medium-consistency oil with gentle, moisturizing properties and a subtle nutty scent.
- Fractionated coconut oil: A light, liquid coconut oil that remains fluid at cooler temperatures—great for leave-in grooming products.
- Essential oils: Lemongrass and cedarwood make a clean, woodsy blend. Choose alternatives based on scent preference or benefits.
- Amber dropper bottle: Refillable amber glass bottles protect oils from light and make dispensing easy.
How to Make Beard Oil
Step 1: Combine the carrier oils in your amber dropper bottle. A small funnel makes this easier and reduces spills.
Step 2: Add the essential oils, secure the lid, and shake well to blend. Label the bottle with the date and blend if you make multiple versions.
How to Use Beard Oil
Place 2–5 drops of oil into the palm, rub hands together, then massage into the beard using a downward motion. For thicker or longer beards, work the oil in with a beard comb or brush to distribute evenly.
Apply after showering to a clean, slightly damp beard for best absorption. Shorter beards often need once-daily application; long or dry beards may benefit from twice daily use.
Expert Tips
- You can substitute or combine other carrier oils depending on your hair type—experiment to find what works best for you.
- Try different essential oil combinations to create a custom scent; just check whether any oils used are photosensitive if you’ll be spending time in strong sunlight.
- Consistency matters: using beard oil daily yields the best long-term results for softness, manageability, and skin comfort.
Best Essential Oils for Beard Oil
Essential oils scent the blend naturally and can offer supportive benefits for hair and scalp. Woodsy, earthy oils like cedarwood and lemongrass make a classic masculine scent. When trying new oils, always do a small patch test to check for skin sensitivity.
Note: some citrus essential oils can cause photosensitivity, which may lead to skin irritation if exposed to sunlight after application. Lemongrass, while citrus-scented, is not classified as a photosensitizing citrus oil, but caution and patch-testing are still recommended.
Essential Oil Blends for Beard Oil
Lemon Cedar
- 5 drops cedarwood essential oil
- 5 drops lemongrass essential oil
Hair Growth Blend
- 3 drops rosemary essential oil
- 3 drops lavender essential oil
- 3 drops thyme essential oil
- 1 drop peppermint essential oil
Fresh and Clean
- 4 drops eucalyptus essential oil
- 3 drops sandalwood essential oil
- 3 drops tea tree essential oil
Benefits of Beard Oil
- Hydrates skin and hair, reducing dryness and flake formation
- Can support hair strength and the appearance of thickness
- Helps reduce split ends and breakage by adding moisture to hair shafts
- Tames flyaways and improves manageability
- Adds a pleasant natural scent
- Reduces itchiness and irritation often associated with new or growing beards
- Keeps beard soft and smooth to the touch
Recipe FAQs
A carrier oil is a vegetable-derived oil used to dilute essential oils and deliver them safely to the skin. They act as the base of your beard oil.
For best results, use beard oil at least once daily. Very dry or long beards may benefit from twice-daily use.
More Recipes for Men
- Beard Shampoo
- DIY Aftershave
- Beard Conditioner Balm
- Homemade Men’s Cologne
- Shaving Cream
If you try this homemade beard oil, please leave a star rating and share how it worked in the comments. Thanks for reading!
Homemade Beard Oil
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Equipment
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4 oz dropper bottle
Ingredients
- 2 ounces fractionated coconut oil
- 1 ounce sweet almond oil
- 1 ounce jojoba oil
- 5 drops cedarwood essential oil
- 5 drops lemongrass essential oil
Instructions
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Combine fractionated coconut oil, sweet almond oil, and jojoba oil in the dropper bottle.
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Add 5 drops cedarwood and 5 drops lemongrass essential oils.
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Shake well to blend. The oil is ready to use.
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Massage a few drops into the beard to soften and condition.
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Notes
- Video and original recipe included in the recipe card for reference.
- You can substitute different carrier oils based on preference and hair type.
- Use the oil consistently—once or twice daily—to get the best results.
- Experiment with essential oils to create your preferred scent profile, but always patch-test new blends.
This recipe is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Test any new products on a small patch of skin and discontinue use if irritation occurs.