Dangers of DIY Beard Products!

[@mattp5083]

This one was right up my alley Dan. I am in the process of experimenting with making some oils and butters and documenting each batch until I find "the one", and then move on to making other scents with that carrier combo. Sterilization is key! Just like when you make beer, everything must be sanitized and super clean.

[@DanCBearded]

Very similar to the craft beer game, great point!

[@DavidSantos-ix1hu]

I used ro make my own with jamacan caster oil carrier and had this amazing aqua de gio frsgrance smell i should make it again it smelled and felt like a pine forest.

[@yj9668]

Love this channel. I'm learning alot. Been discussing new career plans with my wife,Expressing to her how much I'm into my beard journey an the culture of the beard world,Showing her the great community that I'm a part of. This has been heavily on my mind and I wanna embark on a new journey in my life and create a company the right way.

[@DanCBearded]

That is awesome! Chase those dreams and just put the work in to do it right, as you said 💪

[@yj9668]

@@DanCBearded thanks brother I appreciate you

[@DanCBearded]

@@yj9668 🙏

[@brocklobster1374]

Watched the entire video and that was some corporate mental gymnastics

[@DanCBearded]

That’s a new reference for me. Explain?

[@HAWGS15]

​@@DanCBearded He's implying that since you work for a big box your information is invalid as he feels you are discouraging people from diy because you want your company to sell more ... Because he doesn't know who you are is why he says that

[@DanCBearded]

Oh gotya, thanks man!

[@katzsteel]

So are we to believe all of these mom and pop beard companies are using the finest and safe ingredients as no one is over seeing their process? Not sure I believe it, so how do we know who the safe ones are?

[@DanCBearded]

Listen to my reviews and videos lol I never hide anything. Ask the companies directly, ask me, go with your gut. Are there unsafe ones out there? Strong yes, but I do not try those. If I do, I let you know and learn from my mistake

[@DanCBearded]

@@kentuckybeardsman buying in bulk matters, and have access to bigger suppliers matters. When companies buy larger amounts of the quality ingredients, it is MUCH less expensive. Simple economics. For one person to make in amounts of small personal use, it is much more expensive.

[@DanCBearded]

@@kentuckybeardsman I'm pumped! I am glad you can relate to the not saving money part lol but I know you weren't doing it for that reason. You wanted to create something really special, and I know you have the knowledge/ability to do it 💪

[@andrewwalton1549]

Don't listen to a word he's saying. It's unbelievably easy, sanitary and cheap! Biggest bonus is you can make your favorite scents. i.e. cedawood!!!

[@iowanewtype4804]

@@andrewwalton1549definitely sounds like fear tactics so the big box stores can’t continue dominating the market lol

[@malcolmandrews893]

Just on time Dan C Bearded, I live in India and wanted to make my own beard butter from DIY KZbin videos, due to the fact that many local start-up companies sell fake, low quality products just to make money. However, in the U.S., UK, Canada, EU, Australia, you would get good branded products but would cost a fortune for me to buy it and to get it shipped to India. For e.g. a jar a Detroit beard butter would cost me ₹4,000 - ₹5,000 if I were to buy it in India. What I'm waiting for is these awesome companies like Detroit, Uncle Donnie's etc to start their franchise here. Thank you so much for this awesome thought provoking video. You're the best!

[@DanCBearded]

You're welcome!

[@inongemushongo373]

Honestly just make you own it really isn’t that deep

[@luridtraversal94]

I've been living in Poland, and here, the costs of beard products are typically almost double than what it would cost in the States, and the salaries here are much much lower as well. Due to this, I had to start making my own oils/butters/balms because it's just offensive what they charge here, and I can't justify paying such prices. Having said that, I've found that the quality of products here seem to be far superior, and in the years that I've been bearded, my DIY (well, actually my Wife is the magician who makes most of the stuff) products have served me extremely well!

[@DanCBearded]

That’s awesome Michael!

[@blazingbeardproducts2845]

I enjoy making my own beard products, I agree, use safe ingredients and be as sterile as possible if you want your products to last. If you only make one batch, you will lose money, but once you hit on the right formula, your cost per batch is significantly cheaper to make your own. I only make 1 scent, after much trial and error to get it right. That's the difficult part of making your own beard products. I have no intention of selling beard products, as with anything, once big brother (Gov) is involved, the fun is gone.

[@DanCBearded]

That's great, thanks for the comment!

[@antonybirkov2081]

Welcome to Agenda 21 with a side of Noahide Laws. #fweedom

[@jasgrewal1]

If you happen to have GC/MS tested essential oils at hand for aromatherapy, it goes a long way in reducing the cost of DIY beard oils. Otherwise, it would take at least 10-20 batches for the cost to break even....

[@DanCBearded]

Agreed!

[@reubenk7331]

Great video Dan! I feel like a lot of people don't take all aspects into consideration. I am glad you highlighted the cons in a respectful way! I dabbled some with making products and it was fun for a bit, but now I just leave it to the pros.

[@DanCBearded]

Absolutely!

[@reubenk7331]

@@DanCBearded Plus buying in bulk is huge!

[@DanCBearded]

I already text Scuba yesterday that this video was uploaded over a week ago haha no MGK vs Em beef here

[@DanCBearded]

@Bearded Motivation when I saw his video drop... I couldn't believe the timing lol and people make sure you watch, I address why DIY beard products can be perfectly fine

[@bo2sniper371]

Lol, I saw the title and instantly thought that Dan C

[@DanCBearded]

@@kentuckybeardsman Scuba laughed about it lol which is good

[@beardswagbbq]

Not really caught up with who has beef and doesn't, if one thing i have learned is there will always be folks ready to bring their beef out the freezer, and if worried about that nothing gets done. That being said i appreciate you laying that foundation first💪🏼

[@DanCBearded]

@@beardswagbbq well said, no beef here! Other than some jerky

[@dougsloan3822]

Solid information here! Here’s the thing, in my opinion: Everyone ultimately has the right to make the decision to make their own stuff. But please-before you do, DO YOUR RESEARCH. Take the time to find skin grade scents. Study the adverse reactions that are possible. Learn the proper technique in diluting scents. Learn about the specific gravity of different carrier oils. Research the shelf life of your ingredients. Find out if the product will break down in light. Understand that there are going to be a ton of variables that will go into it. And, if that’s your thing, blaze on! But, like Dan said, be super careful and refrain from handing it over to others! Get the proper documentation if you think that this hobby is something you want to pursue. Protect yourself legally. No one is trying to take that away from you or to keep a piece of the pie from you. That’s small thinking. Small thinking=small results.

[@DanCBearded]

Spot on!! I would never discourage people from doing this, just understand all angles

[@dennisdugger7975]

Thanks Dan. Made thousands of bars of soap over several years. Did it right but never sold any. Gave away to some people and kept most for my own use. Now just make for myself, whatever I make.

[@DanCBearded]

Very cool!

[@jeremyking6146]

I followed scubas video exactly and have made some really nice butters. For me, I have done the math and it Saves a lot of money..... especially for guys that have the ability to grow a big beard but don't always have the big bank account to buy the big company products. Appreciate the video though Dan ....well put together!

[@DanCBearded]

Very cool Jeremy! Most guys do lose money, because they do not stick with it and have a lot of trail and error. The intial cost is impossible to overcome unless you get it down and stay with it long term. If you do that, you are spot on!

[@11bravo79]

Did you have a link to the video?

[@raydelaroche2806]

I’m still skeptical. The beard balm I like is about 25 after shipping and handing for 2oz, I made 10 2oz containers for about 50. That is including the tins, oils and fragrance. Another 15 if you add in the glass container for double boiling and an additional couple of fragrances. I still have enough to do another batch of 15 or so. I would have spent that on 3 2oz containers of the stuff I normally would buy. Maybe I need to find something cheaper, but it really is not that hard to warm up some oils and poor them into some containers. If you are paranoid about the scented oils, you could just not use them. I looked for stuff that said it was specifically used for soap, beard or lotions. Anyhow I will add up all the numbers and compare again, with two kids of my own though I would definitely rather buy the products vs make due to how busy I am.

[@DanCBearded]

Time is valuable, no doubt about that

[@aceswildfire]

So, I decided to make oil for myself a while ago and the overall cost of the hobby was actually the reason I started my own company. It's much easier to justify the cost if I can potentially make some money. That being said, I've sunk a ton of money into it so far. It's not for the faint of heart. I'm hoping I'm successful, but I went into this assuming all the money I put in was forfeit. You'll see me around soon!

[@DanCBearded]

Exactly! The intial cost is serious, and most people do not see it through to make any product.

[@ChainerSeraphim]

Thank you for the extra caution tips. I have most of the ingredients already from my cold process soap making, and just wanted to make a small thing since my beard is starting to fill out. But I love it when I can find the warnings, and get the full scope of knowledge on the subject.

[@DanCBearded]

What an awesome response, thank you! If you have experience making soap and understand IFRA, this will be a breeze for you

[@KrashBomb-Cosmetics]

This was needed. None of the other videos I watched mentioned the dangers by using the essential oils. Thank You

[@DanCBearded]

You’re welcome!

[@04EbonyLTD]

Been making my own stuff since I started my beard journey about two years ago.it can be a "rabbit hole' when it comes to fragrances (wanting to change up scents),but you can't forget that you buying bowls,spatulas spoons,etc are one time cost for the most part. Yes you will run out of supplies,but so do those big (and not so big) companies,but you restock. And last but not least,most of the small companies you review started at "the kitchen table". End of rant,but I do enjoy your channel (as of now the only beard related channel I'm sub'd to).

[@DanCBearded]

I appreciate the sub and support! I would say the companies with staying power go about it from the start in a much different way than your average "kitchen table". Beard Octane for example launched the LLC and company over a year and a half before ever selling a single product. They dove into the research, the procedures, and most importantly... laws and regulations. Same with Fable, and many others. There are tons if "kitchen table" companies, but many fall off or hover around the hobby category. Which is totally fine, there is nothing wrong with that. There are levels to it though

[@04EbonyLTD]

Thanks for the like Dan. Also want to say i bought some Hemp Seed oil to try because of one of your other vids.

[@DanCBearded]

@@04EbonyLTD wonderful carrier oil right there! I am hoping it becomes more widely used in the US

[@04EbonyLTD]

Agreed Dan,just saying they started out thinking "I can do this too".not trying to knock them,I actually like that the did the research so the could "come out swinging" and giving guys what they want.

[@DanCBearded]

@@04EbonyLTD oh absolutely, you are totally right!

[@scoutpb]

I don't know how to explain or ask this... Is there a line of using not enough essential oil vs using too much per batch? Example: 2 drops of sandalwood vs 10 drops of sandalwood in a 30ml bottle. Like 2 drops not be beneficial enough because it would be too diluted. Thanks

[@DanCBearded]

Nope, not at all! Below the legal/safe limits is all personal preference at that point

[@scoutpb]

@@DanCBearded Thanks. Glad you made sense of my comment 😂

[@greenriveracres]

What are your thoughts on herbal infusing the base oils? Maybe rosemary infused castor oil? I have cedar on my property. Cedarwood infused oil?

[@DanCBearded]

I do not know enough to say on that. Legally you cannot really regulate it for cosmetics

[@greenriveracres]

@@DanCBearded thanks Dan C!

[@codydale1139]

Dan, I appreciate this video so much! I researched diy beard oils and products for the last week for so many hours and NOT one of them mentioned these dangers!! I am shocked with all of the DIY out there that this was never mentioned, not even on videos about mixing essentials or even cleaning the amber bottles! I spent nearly $300.00 in the last week purchasing all of the necessary equipment and supplies only to find out I could be seriously hurt. I returned the items possible today and last night to recoup some of the funds spent to purchase products from reputable companies. I read part of an article last night after watching this where some lady was suing a company after receiving life long scars from burns due to the application of essential oils. Man you ARE a LIFESAVER! Thank you so much again! If I could heart this video instead of just liking it I would haha! I look forward to learning more from you! #STAYHEALTHY

[@DanCBearded]

I'm glad this helped brotha!

[@RobOlson-xm6kb]

This gives me a whole new respect for those who make their own!

[@DanCBearded]

For those that do it well, absolutely!

[@harveytattersall363]

Another cost related issue is the added cost of buying beard products is the expense of finding the product that's right for the individual, may it be scent, overall feel, greasiness, weight, and level of hold. Have you broke down any of these issues to point folks in the right direction?

[@DanCBearded]

Absolutely! I will link some videos that help with figuring out what’s right for your beard: - kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6iZnK2ehZJ_o6Msi=JpBoCY-S1qlUJfXo - kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6GZpJV-odGNkK8si=0kUblwXansB_oiRy - kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3nWamOdqM2rf6csi=rdHukviymtDCcMHE Many others too 🤝

[@Detroitgrooming]

Well spoken, Dan! When founding the company, I spent close to a thousand dollars to get started the right way. With R&D, I probably threw more than half of that money right in the trash for every reason you could possibly imagine. Looking back at it, I have so much I could share about that journey. I had a lot to learn before getting cost and price where it made sense and made about $50 a week in the first year and a half, or so. I couldn’t believe it paid anything at all, those were difficult and amazing days. What Dan is saying here, in summary, is to do your due diligence because your health is involved which is more important than your wallet. But why not ensure both are in the pros column by doing some time researching? From company to an individual, it’s vital and well worth your time.

[@DanCBearded]

Well said, thank you Mike!!

I like your videos. Been growing my beard for a year now.. I make my own, I use food grade cocoa butter, coconut oil,and butter, shea butter and kokum and mango. Carrier oils. No fragrance, because as you said, some burn. I make my own mostly because of no additives, no chemicals..100% pure. I did lots of research. Keep my utincels separate and clean. Along with my containers. Thank you for sharing your experience. Live bearded.

[@timothylabonte3027]

So they way I take this brotha is that you need to do major research before just buying just your everyday common products. Once again great video brotha.

[@DanCBearded]

Spot on!

[@Crabfather]

I did consider it for about 5 minutes. But it's really just not cost effective. And the essential oils issue is a big deal.

[@DanCBearded]

Absolutely !

[@deadontarget8503]

Been watching your videos for a while and never felt the need to comment. However at the begin of this video I was alike "lol he makes money from selling of products, of course he is trying to scare people away from making their own." But man did you ever have good solid indisputable points. Price was the biggest factor that kept me from making my own cause after pricing all the oils I wanted in "my oil", I was like "I can try many different brands, blends and scents and still not touch the cost of making my own.". So for me price was the major reason that I didn't think it was worth it but you touch on that very well along with danger of using wrong fragrance oils. I completely agree the best bet for someone wanting to play around with their own blend is making it with carrier oils. But even then you are going to really spend a lot for say 3 different carrier oils when you can buy oils with far more and often better oils cheaper. Great video brother!

[@DanCBearded]

I really appreciate the comment! Thanks for taking the time 👊

[@italochiodo3828]

I make my own oil/butter mainly because good argan oil is difficult to find and most companies prabably dont use 100% authentic and quality argan oil which is both rare and expensive.

[@DanCBearded]

Rock on brotha 🤘

[@codybrookehanson2346]

For me figuring out the proper ratios for blending and making it my self is worth the extra money. Thats the fun of it.

[@DanCBearded]

That's awesome! Super rewarding

[@beads4breakfast379]

Well crap. I make cp soap, bath bombs and body butters. I don't use readily accessible retail EO. I made beard oil last weekend, and now you've me questioning the integrity of the ouls sold by my suppliers. What is the right way to investigate my choices in oils sold by the various suppliers I use? Now I'm worried my product may not be safe.

[@eljnelson]

Way ahead of you Dan been making my own beard oil and butters foe about a year now did some research and on the pros and cons I want to believe I have a good balance on DYI and still purchasing from my favorite companys

[@DanCBearded]

That's great!

[@loganmotte8423]

What scented oils are “safe” in your eyes? And from your perspective what companies use good scented oils?

[@DanCBearded]

All scented oils are safe, it’s just know how to use them. What ratios most importantly! All of my affiliates use good safe oils. For starters, check out: Whiskey n Hardtack= www.whiskeynhardtack.com?sca_ref=97271.geouonzi2M * DANC for 15% off They easily know the most about all of that!

[@lottasvard953]

Hello Dan. I'm new to this channel and beards. Why mixture of oils is better for beard than using jojoba or argan oil only?

[@DanCBearded]

A well balanced blend have more benefits for the skin and hair. Different fatty acids mainly

[@oblivionslade2850]

I've been making my own beard products for almost a year and I've never had anything bad happen. But then again. I studied for almost a year before making my own beard stuff. And im still learning and your right dan c if someone isn't careful they can get bad burns on there face and hands and even if it doesn't burn there face and hands right away the sun might react bad with the oil are product depending on the ratio it was mixed. Keep up the good content

[@DanCBearded]

Thanks brotha!

[@beverlyfrancis8433]

Esp citrus oils

[@vainkrain867]

Oil is simple to make. Balm ain't that dangerous to make basic chem 101. Now when it comes to scenting it okay that might be the hardest part. Great video since most ppl don't have the chem experience.

[@DanCBearded]

Thanks Luis!

[@ryanlemaytheislandbeard9499]

No questions; I think it would be fun making your own oil or butter. But I rather buy because there are so many great companies with unique scents.

[@DanCBearded]

Agreed!!

[@blerdsunite1407]

Thank you soooo much!!! I needed this video! I am created my own brands of beard products and I had no idea about the essential oils. That bit was so informative and I thank you for that info bro!!!!

[@DanCBearded]

You're welcome!

[@majikulmanagement]

its never a easy process when you trying to keep it all sanitized, ratio & Quality, also we have to be carefull with essential oils and also fragrance oils, not all fragrance oils are free from paraben etc. you done this video spot one💯👊

[@DanCBearded]

Thank you guys!

[@qayimrahimi4530]

What about someone who wants to make their own company of beard products mate

[@DanCBearded]

Lots and lots of research on IFRA

[@qayimrahimi4530]

@@DanCBearded thanks I appreciate your videos and find lots of value thanks man

[@qayimrahimi4530]

Thanks for the reply even tho it’s an old video Lool

[@InFeCtEdSoApY]

So let's keep it simple... fragrance oils used in soap are skin safe. If my fragrance says 25% and my oil weight is 100ml is use 20-25ml of fragrance at max..... sanitization is easy at home use 91-99% alcohol. Losing money, your buying garbage 99% of the time when you but something at walmart. I spent less then 100$ to buy everything and I can try to make 50+ batches. Fingers crossed, also just got the license in canada.

[@DanCBearded]

Congrats on your license!

[@jmanvav5906]

Do you know how I might be able to find such laws?

[@DanCBearded]

ifrafragrance.org/

[@shawn2045]

Good info dan. Good point with the photosensitive effects. I have to disagree with few points brother..the cost effectiveness and cleanliness. I started making my own oils, balms and solid colognes. To me it's a fun hobby and I like making things I use. And buying oils at like 8-16oz and using that to blend in a 1oz dropper bottle??? Gonna last a long time. SANITATION: something I honestly did not give much thought of. Thank you. BUT..new dropper bottles, new droppers, new syringes, the use of 90% alcohol...boiling containers following guidelines for canning. Hows that missing sanitation. If I can boil something and use that container to eat something out of a year later, good enough to put me at ease. Great video though brother.

[@DanCBearded]

Thanks for the comment Shawn 👊

[@euanmacrobbie8714]

Good video very informative buy my diy consists or purchased coconut oil so all I do is because my hands are washed after bath or shower is scoop a little oil out of the jar and melt in my hands and rub into beard and skin. I have never had a problem but if you have a nut alergy may be a problem.

[@DanCBearded]

I’m glad that works for you!

[@pamdemaray9866]

I bought everything I needed bought organic. I make it for fun and give it to my bearded friends and family. I sterilize everything before I use it . Thank you so very much 🥰

[@DanCBearded]

That’s awesome!

[@marcuscruz2004]

Kind of off topic but I got a question. Also asked Tyson and his community. I have been growing a beard since June 2019 and only used beard products at the start. Are they only for itch and slight hold? I get zero itch and I like the look of my beard without the shine. Is there anything I'm missing about these products? Btw love the channel you and Tyson got me into growing a beard. Especially enjoy the livestreams. You guys got a lot of passion for these products but Idk if they for me, especially since I forget about them all the time until I watch you guy's streams.

[@DanCBearded]

Hey brotha! There is a lot of nourishment and health that cannot always been or felt right away. There some freaks of nature who has enough sebum oil and do not need products, but that is extremely rare. Unfortunately, so of the negative impacts cannot be seen or felt until it is too late. A common example would be split ends. Guys who do not properly take care of their beard will often develop split ends. There is nothing you can do to repair split ends, so you just have to trim and cut them off. Products help avoid that.

[@rifleman7313]

I was just going to combine well known beard oils such as Honest Amish with 100% Argan oil in a slightly larger bottle (around 4oz). I think that this would probably be okay and it would just be for me so there would be no legal ramifications.

[@DanCBearded]

That is awesome!

[@johngomez5523]

I have already made my own and I got pretty good at the texture from balm to butter. Just the scent ts are pricey and usually go with eucalyptus and peppermint to make stuff for my wife and son for their eczema. I use atleast 4 to 5 types of carriers and atleast two types of butters. Wemon have been ahead of us in the oil and butter game. Helped with my wife knowing what's up. But I like to support certain companies and enjoy their scents. But I make a strong balm since hardly companies don't make good balms that hold to be honest. Plus it isn't money wasted if your making just oils you get your money back atleast by the 4th time you have done it. Talk to people that actually share the info on how to make it. Some companies are cool and let you have an idea on how they make their stuff and others just wont let you because you may be competition later. It's cool to try especially when you waste like 50 bucks on a trio from one company oil balm and butter. Good luck to everyone that tries and I understand why not try since it's more convenient to just buy it from well informed, clean and hard working companies.

[@DanCBearded]

Great comment!

[@paulchard2776]

I'm just going to touch on the photoreactive part about essential oils. I've worked in conservation and know what it looks like first hand, Google giant hogweed reactions. That's pretty much it.

[@DanCBearded]

It can be pretty nasty!

[@GerasimosMakaras]

I pour 100% pure emu oil into my palm, about the size of a nickel, put a drop of pure lanolin in the middle of it, rub my hands together and rub it into my face. Nothing fancy needed.

[@DanCBearded]

There you go! Nice

[@LY-jm9vu]

I make an unscented beard butter to wear at night. It works well & it is much cheaper than buying.

[@henrysmith5297]

I do unscented because I really don’t want to devote time, money, or risk into it. I don’t want myself to burn or anyone on my Etsy. There’s other ways you can smell good, if your main concern over your beard oil is scent then you need to find a different way to smell good IMO

[@bonecc4061]

Been thinking of selling my beard oil. Not to make a huge profit but to see if people actually like it and if it’s any good. Would be nice to make some cash on the side but that’s not the main goal

[@nativezero]

I was going to do DIY oils, to save money but felt it was too much effort. I do use pure cold press Jojoba oil, not just for my beard hear I use it for rashes and other issues my skin may have. Glad I watched this video to confirm my thoughts on making my own products, cheers.

[@laserleftfootttt7683]

I bought some cinnamon oil from a health food holistic place, it etched the pyrex plastic measuring cup. Imagine what it would of done to my skin! That being said, I've gotten good results with vanilla and almond extract dashed in a 1/2 tablespoon of coconut oil. All human grade consumable.

[@DanCBearded]

That is awesome!

[@Jose-qd7gl]

Are you saying that those are the only two ingredients you used? I'm all about the most simple way of doing things if they work!

[@uprising1285]

You said your job is to come up with the ingredient list, the ratio and to work on the fragrances for beard companies. But how does one go about learning this for himself/herself? What type of classes should we look into, in order to get such knowledge?

[@DanCBearded]

Mainly through experience, but there are great resources and institutes such Tisserand.

[@GoAlamo]

@@DanCBearded A reputable supplier will provide you with all the critical information that you say is esoteric. They write it down and send it with the EOs and FOs. I suggest you use better suppliers.

[@DanCBearded]

@@GoAlamo they do that for individual EOs and FOs, the difficulty comes in when you are mixing them together in one oil. That changes the calculations incredibly.

[@GoAlamo]

@@DanCBearded you over-stated dangers to the point of absurdity. Are you getting out of DIY or do you want everyone else out? LOL.

[@DanCBearded]

@@GoAlamo thanks for the comments!

[@Frank-the-Tank-13]

Ok. Stupid question but is there a way to just search your videos. Instead of searching the worlds of videos? Sorry for bugging bro.

[@DanCBearded]

No bug at all! If you just type my name in the search with the topic, it normally works! "Dan c over conditioning" for example

[@Frank-the-Tank-13]

I’m meaning as in open you channel and search butter vs balm and it find it in your channel. Not in everything. Kinda make since?

[@DanCBearded]

@@Frank-the-Tank-13 that is a good question and I am not sure the answer. I will see what I can find out!

[@Frank-the-Tank-13]

It’s almost like I just want to search your channel for vids not everyone in the world.

[@Artzandcatz]

DIY has become a dirty name for all you went over! Thank you! DIY years ago, people researched and had cautious approaches. Not now! Great video!!!!!!!

[@DanCBearded]

Thank you! DIY can be fun, can save money, and can create amazing products, but you need to do your research and know what you’re doing.

[@brucenicole1902]

I'm going to start making unscented oils and butters. I really enjoy making my own but don't want to mess with the essential oils

[@DanCBearded]

Then you are golden! Have fun!

[@brentmillsop6355]

This sounds like the Advice from Bar owners.

[@DanCBearded]

Bar owners? In what ways? I’m not connecting the analogy there.

[@bsasleepy]

Great video. Thanks for the info . I started making my own for fun . And I enjoy doing it . But don’t want to be sued so no more free bees for my friends. Just make for myself . Thanks again .

[@DanCBearded]

Doing it for fun can be a great hobby!

[@bsasleepy]

Yes but the ones I told already are pissed .

[@DanCBearded]

@@bsasleepy haha oh jeez

[@bsasleepy]

It is what it is

[@bsasleepy]

They can buy Kingsman and Grave before shave, Artius man like me . They just will not have the sense’s I came up with .

[@guyaensedimented7376]

Where can I get essential oils just for the products

[@DanCBearded]

I do not give recommendations for that

[@antoniobiancardi772]

So, I want to experiment with all carrier oils. I want to find the best nutritional mixes and am curious to see how each one directly affects beard and skin overall. I've watched the carrier oil playlist and found each oil to be very unique, and each has various beneficial properties. I know some you should maybe not apply by themselves do to strength in odor or could clog pours. Everyone is different though and it would be very nice to find or create something that benefits me the best and possibly others if I were to enjoy and become good at it in long run but just small time thinking for myself right now.

[@DanCBearded]

That is awesome man! Have some fun experimenting with the different carriers

[@MrIftown]

Dan can you make a video showing how to safely add the right amount of fragrance to your carrier blend ? You would follow section 5b under ifra? Right

[@DanCBearded]

No, that is something that should not be learned from a KZbin video. Lots of danger and liability involved there

[@MrIftown]

@@DanCBearded any suggestions where to learn it correctly? And not just people throwing shit in a bottle and then selling it 🤣

[@DanCBearded]

@MrIftown great start: ifrafragrance.org/safe-use/reading-the-standards And then study the safety/compliance sheets you get from suppliers. There are also fragrance calculators online as well.

[@MrIftown]

@@DanCBearded sweet thanks man ! Appreciate you taking time to reply to me have a good weekend!

[@DeadliestEvil]

The whole justification for what he’s saying is sents which I agree with, just don’t use any, if you’re that worried about price that’s more cost effective anyway. You can’t really be picky and choose, but you’ll be buying a lot of bowls and containers so it doesn’t really make sense

[@BeardTalkwithKyleJoe]

Another great video, Dan! This is exactly why we are doing reviews and not starting our own company! It's important to know what your skills and limitations are and too many things can go wrong if you try to ignore those limitations.

[@DanCBearded]

Absolutely! The limitations in this situation would often be money. The proper stuff takes a huge initial investment

[@maxhorner2409]

If I use my soap makin equipment that should be clean enough right? I am talkin bout my oil containers not the mixing or lye containers.

[@watchingoil]

I was recommended to use unscented baby oil. My beard is similar to yours in texture. Thoughts?

[@DanCBearded]

Strong no to that one! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJLddYN6ptiBjpY

[@watchingoil]

@@DanCBearded Perfect answer. Subsequently I ordered an Honest Amish Kit (Oil, balm, wax and body-beard soap,) and hickory wood beard comb. All natural and made in USA with honest with fair wage. Your video got me off on the right foot, THANKS!

[@JamesNestaCirrito]

when are you gonna disclose what company you are working with Dan?

[@DanCBearded]

Once we have a launch date for in store. Unfortunately it is moving extremely slow

[@benjamminreviews_ben]

Great video Dan. I have a profile or two I want to try myself. Researched sites of scents, supplies ect....Your dead on. The initial cost gets up there for a experiment to do it properly. I may still do it but when I have the time and extra loot.

[@DanCBearded]

Thanks Ben! If you do it for fun and pride, that is awesome! Chalk it up to a hobby cost

[@jaysonromanello8236]

Hey Dan I have a quick question. Do I have to sterilize an amber bottle with a dropper before I pour half of my purchased oil in it? My thought is I don’t want my oils to go bad and since I have been buying so many lately I would pour half in a new bottle and refrigerate until I u”finish the first half in it’s original bottle. I bought .5 oz bottles from Amazon and was going to split my 1 oz bottles up to store the other half to use in the future. Does this sound like it makes sense and do you see any issues with it?

[@DanCBearded]

You will want to find a method of cleansing, such a steam

[@jaysonromanello8236]

Will do thanks!

[@DanCBearded]

@A A keeping oils in a temperature just below room temperature is ideal for shelf life and longevity. Using something like a wine fridge actually the best way to store them.

[@B-skidz]

Experimenting is the key always skin/sun test and you should be safe . Take any essential oil or fragrance oil put it on the softest skin on your body and chill in the sun if there's jo reaction there most likely won't be when it's diluted in carrier oils or butters I've been making my own products for 2 years and get all my oils and essentials from a skin company and I've never had an issue I think when people start cutting corners that's where the problem comes in .

[@DanCBearded]

For sure. Follow the IFRA guidelines and test on yourself are key. Most don’t know how to actually measure fragrance weights though, to follow safety guidelines

[@B-skidz]

@Dan C Bearded I've learnt that I am the only guideline🤣 ofcourse to make to sell etc there's alot that goes into it but all you need to make for yourself is some common sense , when I made my first few batches I actually just used decent cologne stuck to 1% never had a skin issue to this day and I'm half ginger so if it works for me it should work for anyone maybe albinos will need more thorough testing🥲

[@ReiOfSunahine]

So I have a question. I have a cosmetics company. And I have had to do alot of research on ingredients and carrier oils and essential oils for my some of my products. I researched for abt 2 years A few the guys who bought stuff for their gfs want me to make stuff for men too. I use skin safe fragments oils and oils and ingredients specifically made for soaps and lotion. I plan on going abt it the sam way for bears products and I have doing interviews with men about their beard care concerns. And I'm currently studying essential oils and their properties. I'm not too concern about start up cost cause you gotta spend money to make money. And I already buy in bulk for the stuff I do make. Is this the right approach?

[@DanCBearded]

Absolutely! Sounds like you are on the right track!

[@lukesnyder8941]

Thank you Dan I am Using Honest Amish Beard Oil in Beard Bomb I love my honest amish Stuff I did For a long time Trying to Growing One Beard Thank you for your Videos

[@DanCBearded]

Awesome man!

[@cheeesefunnel]

thanks, subbed..ok so now that im biting my nails to sell beard balm , where can i get a safe recipe ? id get insurance good idea

[@DanCBearded]

Most are going to be safe, you will just really want to learn about the fragrance laws. There are classes you can take on that

[@cheeesefunnel]

@@DanCBearded ok thanks ,ill try and sell some first before i rack my brains out worrying about being sued, i sure wouldn't wanna spend a bunch of time and money if i get 0 sales

[@jaysonromanello8236]

Dan have you ever disclosed what big box retail brand you were consulting?

[@DanCBearded]

No, I haven’t been able to yet. I have disclosed that it is a private label company

[@antoniojo1500]

I'm about to make beard butter cause in México you can't find one that's affordable (all shipping rates for butters happen to be reeaallyyy expensive idk why). I'm gonna use the double-boil method, with no essential oils at all, just Shea butter and Carrier oils. Can I just buy a small pyrex bowl, wash it well with sponge and liquid soap, dry it and melt all together there? Do you that all Will be safe?

[@shannoncombs3036]

I knew I liked making my oils without any fragrance at all for some reason. I wear solid cologne and don't want it to clash with beard fragrances. I'll stick with jojoba oil, emu oil, fractionated coconut oil and argan oil. I make it only for myself and my son. Your videos are so helpful for me. My beard is now 1 year and 3 months old. Sometimes its tuff having a long beard in Texas. Kinda like the old western days look. Its white and silver and I get amazing comments all the time. God bless you and your family on your successful channel. I'm a big fan and subscriber. Take care now

[@DanCBearded]

Thank you Shannon!!

[@loveedigveggies1004]

Great info I often wonder if people who sale DIY have insurance.

[@DanCBearded]

They should!

[@mikegroh3420]

Bro, I love you but if you do the science before the math it is an easy process

[@DanCBearded]

I would agree, except the scents. Scents are difficult no matter who you are

[@deadontarget8503]

Idk, you do the science before the math you might just end up spending a ton more money compared to if you buy the available oils already on the market. Not only is the market very saturated and hard to get started in but the cost to get a few different carrier oils is far greater than to buy a few batches of top tier beard oils.

[@TheRaskue33]

For my first diy beard balm I kokuma butter and few carrier oils then just dumped a bottle of my fav beard oil in the batch to give me the smell

[@DanCBearded]

That's a really smart method!

[@truenorthbeardco]

Awesome video Dan! 💯

[@DanCBearded]

Thank you!

[@JimboSRP]

Disagree on the money - I spent $100 bucks on carrier oils and a couple of exxential oils, plus two 25ml dropper bottles. Le Labo's 60ml beard oil cost me $89, a "standard" 25ml bottle of hemp seed oil- based beard oil costs me $25 including shipping. I worked out I will get at least 20 25ml bottles of beard oil from my ingredients. If I bought 20 of the hemp-based oils that would be $500, so I am saving at least $400 by DYI-ing my beard oil. I'd guess you might be right on the butters and balms, but don't really know. I buy that stuff from Professor Fuzzworthy and probably always will. If you have even a semi-decent supplier of the oils they can advise on reactivities, skin sensitivities etc if you tell them what you are up to. If they can't then you should go to someone who can. I think the trick, like with anything, is to be informed and do your research first (and I am sorry, but watching 15 how-to-make-your-own-beard-oil videos on youtube is not classified as proper research...).

[@DanCBearded]

For sure, but unfortunately the majority of people looking into DIY are just simply doing it to say money. They aren’t doing proper research like you suggest. They aren’t buying from semi decent suppliers. They are almost always buying from Amazon. Getting stuff that is in plastic bottles that were sitting for months in a hot storage facility. If you know what you’re doing, it is absolutely the best way to save money and get products you love. Most people just don’t know what they’re doing though.

[@JimboSRP]

@@DanCBearded Yeah I agree. What I didn't say, and really should have sorry, is that vidoes like this one you've made are a great wake up call to point out there's more to it than just dumping ingredients into a bottle. So thanks for making it, it has really useful and important information in it.

[@2001tclmike]

I've been pretty curious on the essential oil game...I found out long ago most brands weren't for topical use. I always speculated that at least a company like luxurious bastard most likely sources from independent essential oil dealers. My problem is I cannot find anyone that sells quality powerful oils like the luxurious blends, so my question to you is would you be able to recommend anyone to get skin grade quality essentials from? Either way still Loving the content looks like ur bringing the heat in 2020

[@DanCBearded]

Unfortunately I cannot recommend any. A lot of companies are open and willing to help though!

[@renewedman1701]

As a beard company who's current lineup is 100% essential oils, I'll chime in that you simply won't get the potency of scent that companies like the one you eluded to have, purely using Essential Oils (in safe amounts). You have to use skin-safe fragrance oils to achieve that

[@blerdsunite1407]

What brand of essential oils do you recommend buying?

[@DanCBearded]

Unfortunately I do not ever feel comfortable recommending essential oils.

[@blerdsunite1407]

Dan C Bearded I completely understand. I was hoping that you might know of some that are skin safe, beard safe. Or should I just look to see if the essential oils are rectified and will it say that on the bottle?

[@jaysreef5721]

Fair enough. So if it's not about the money n just about a high quality product, what would you recommend? I mean yea I watched the vid lol. But would you have links or sented essential oils you would recommend for just some solid ones a reg Joe can mix n be on the safe side? Seems carrier oils are obvious

[@DanCBearded]

I do not even have any of those companies I can recommend, sorry brotha! I only know of large bulk companies

[@JAinMorocco]

Thanks for the video. Just motivates me to get better at it!

[@DanCBearded]

Absolutely! It can be done well, no doubt about it

[@buffalotodd5068]

I like taking a quarter of my favorite unscented oil and mix it with three quarters emu oil

[@DanCBearded]

Nice!

[@kishanvisram]

Which essential oils are safe to use then?

[@DanCBearded]

Skin safe, for facial skin

[@colosine]

If anyone decides to make their own beard product make sure to test only a small amount in a focused area before deciding to rub the entire beard with it, if you have a reaction that way at least it's only a small area and not half your face

[@phillipgodbold6166]

Do you think if a fragrance oil says its lotion safe, as like for making your own lotion. That it would be safe for a beard oil as well? Candlescience has some oils that say there safe for soap and lotion making.

[@phillipgodbold6166]

Actually I was looking at there site more and each scent has a certificate you can look at that shows the maximum amount of each fragrance you can add to be at safe levels. Some are different then others. But they show an exact amount for face products so thats pretty cool.

[@DanCBearded]

Yup! Those are extremely helpful if you actually weigh the products. It doesn't go by drops or volume, but rather by the weight of all ingredients in the oil. If you go by that, you are good to go!! Check out my FDA fragrance video and I go in detail over that

[@tcrites4519]

I thought about making my own products and then I watched your video and I wouldn’t want to put something out there and give to my family that will hurt them

[@DanCBearded]

If you ever have questions, let me know 👊

[@taimoorahmad4540]

What if use only almond oil,castor oil and jojoba oil mixture for my beard and stay away from essential oils or scent oil.would it be best??

[@DanCBearded]

That would be perfectly fine!

[@jamiesiggers7266]

Thanks Dan, all good info. I have just started making my own oils and balms as a hobby for myself. Some really good tips and ideas if pursuing it any further becomes a possibility

[@DanCBearded]

I'm glad this helped!

[@andrewbradshaw364]

What brand essential oils do y’all use in your products?

[@DanCBearded]

I do not give out supplier names. That's always a really be point of research and decisions for companies and/or home DIY makers

[@gagecarty4290]

👏 great video Hit and covered all the bases and issues making beard products for fun, profit or just curiosity. Keep the knowledge flowing 👌👌👍👍👍

[@TheGabrielberki]

Trusted Teacher! As always great info.

[@greylonewolf_outdoors]

I don't want to sound negative, you hit good points, but you make beard products. I can read it's not save I don't use. Guys if you wanna make your own beard products, make it. Don't let this guy scare you into buying that expensive products. If you wanna make your own do it. I do and not one problem. Just read your ingredients, before purchasing.

[@DanCBearded]

There’s a lot more to it than just reading ingredients, but you are right... if you want to make beard products, do it! I recommend something along the lines of this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/narOhZV6mcaFhLM

[@celticwolfvapes127]

ive made my own cologne but I spent about a year researching skin safe oils and carriers and trial and error I really enjoyed it but the cost of raw product packaging over head in general and trying to balance a full time job on top of that I got out of it I still dabble in it but its a lot of work

[@DanCBearded]

Sounds like you have/had a passion for it, and that is awesome!

[@YardPimp]

I did not know the sun could react with certain oils and such, makes sense too. I always find some random hobby and go at it full force, sparing no expense. It's just that, "what if I could do this for a living and get out of the corporate world" mind set. I have already spent about $200 on ingredients and supplies and just made my first balm yesterday and guess what, it's way too waxy. There goes one tin, couple TBSP of bees wax, couple different butters and some oils. Though it smells awesome (Vanilla Tobacco), got that going for me so far. Your video was an eye opener and the thought of a lawsuit is just f-ing scary. Thanx for the video!!!

[@DanCBearded]

Thanks brotha!