How To Make Beard Oil...The Full AND Complete Guide

[@onatorrent]

Hello my Bearded Brother. I heard you say Rosemary Essential Oil. Rosemary can strip the color out of a color treated beard. You have to keep that in mind when using Rosemary. I use Rosemary to lighten the color of my beard if the color I used to dye it turned out a little to dark. I add the Rosemary to my conditioner and let it sit for about 15min. and rinse. I do this every day and with in about 3 days I have lighten my colored beard to the color I originally wanted.

[@HulkBogan]

What colours do you do?

[@potatosalad9063]

04:32 start of the video

[@10Rackks]

Diogo Magno thank you

[@frankie6341]

Thank you

[@StickyCactus]

MVP

[@sdmfanthony5649]

4 oz. Jojoba and about 10-15 drops eucalyptus essential oil. Smells great, refreshing, antifungal, soothes any possible irritated skin, lasts forever.

[@lucym8562]

Better ratio than his. He's using waaay too much essential oil. Dangerous.

[@justasoldiergirl]

This is a wonderful tutorial! I am a master aromatherapist and am frequently disappointed with tutorials I find on youtube. You have included simple instructions and paid excellent attention to mixing instructions. Thank you so much!

[@B-skidz]

Wow master you say that's impress

[@JustinCampbell0605]

Been making my own beard oil for a few months now. My favorite things about is the ability to create my own scent and the money I'm saving. The beard oil recipes have been greatly helpful too!

[@ToolsofMen]

Yeah especially when compared to some of the big names out there - you just simply can't beat the value. What's your favorite overall scent profile you like to stick with?

[@JustinCampbell0605]

Right now it's bergamot, black pepper, and patchouli

[@bigslick6201]

Nice to see another viewpoint. I'm on my 4th bottle of DIY beard oil and not regretting it at all.

[@bakerwatches3586]

I make my own bread oil I use avocado oil as my bass and then I use coconut oil and vitamin E oil with peppermint sent to have a fresh feeling

[@minoxidilbeardandhairprodu4598]

isn't coconut oil and avocado oil dht blockers?

[@sanchopancho1918]

Minoxidil Beard products it is bro

[@danishta4426]

vitamin E oil...... ?¿!¡

[@vishalshingadia3301]

*beard

[@zgirlone50]

Where do u order the bottles ??

[@KingDavid6196352909]

You're well spoken and your video is informative. Thank you!

[@thebigmann81]

Shaving and beard oils : Avacodo oil, olive oil, vit E oil, plus one of the following extracts like cinnamon, peppermint, vanilla extract. Basically what we already have in the kitchen cooking cabinet.

[@Sil3nC4]

You had me at sterilize and desinfect. Many videos overlook that important part. With a 4+ week shelf life you don't want any bacteria in your oils. That's an automatic subscribe :)

[@lisawintler-cox1641]

I used to shake my essential oil bottles also. However, If you hold the essential oil bottle with the restricter valve upside down and wait for a bit, individual drops will dispense and you don't absolutely need a pipette. If you need more than x amount of drops--like a tsp--you can pop the restrictor valve off.

[@ovjim6053]

Probably the best compendium of beard oil primer info I have stumbled upon. Others should also check out your websites. Good Stuff. Enjoy your vids.

[@ToolsofMen]

+OV Jim thank you 😊

[@monahumada7535]

I have made my own mustache wax. I didn't use any essential oils because they were not pleasant from the bottle. I think I'm going to make some oil this weekend. Thanks for the vid and beard on!

[@FILIP98R]

Making beard oil yourself is great for your budget and for picking smells but a lot of those ingridients are not available in my country...

[@ToolsofMen]

If online retailers like Amazon aren't available, do you have any specialty markets or boutique grocery stores? I find that they sometimes may have carrier or essential oils in stock.

[@FILIP98R]

There aren't any pure oils,most are premade mixes

[@warri0rs0ul]

Try Ebay, that's where I get my oils from.

[@ConniRandwulf]

+FILIP98R try Etsy . That's where I get mine.

[@gwem1979]

Trying this soon. I got a four 50ml amber bottles with glass pipettes and a funnel for about ten pound off amazon. Should make it easier to get the oil into the bottles

[@sdmfanthony5649]

You never want to hit the bottles together like that. If you wait for a second the drops come out easily and where you can easily count them. Nice video.

[@mausunk]

Came here from your site purely to tell you I admire your time and extensive work for the topic +sub

[@spacejas]

Great info! I've been looking into making my own beard oil, but with all the information on the web, it's daunting!

[@ToolsofMen]

Thanks Jason! Yeah it can be a bit overwhelming - hopefully this guide helps you along the way. If you find that something isn't clear or you need help, just reply to the message on here and I will try to get back to ya!

[@loganwolfpack]

Thanks for the info. I will start to make my own oil

[@mgamnfan30]

I've been making my own for a while now, and it's pretty easy and saves a lot of money. Great tips in the video, I might try some new things suggested.

[@ToolsofMen]

Yeah you sure can't beat the savings :-) Did you check out the recipe database?

[@mgamnfan30]

Yeah definitely, I've tried one or two of them already, but had some trouble working with coconut oil in the winter, as you might imagine. I could actually feel it solidifying in my beard when I walked outside, so I switched to a sweet almond oil carrier. Right now I'm using a balm from Grave Before Shave that my friend picked up for me as a gift, so I might try my hand at making one of the balm recipes.

[@lucym8562]

@@mgamnfan30 You have "fractionated coconut oil" which remain liquid at low temperatures.

[@sivartnamhsid4715]

i use fractionated coconut oil as a carrier, eucalyptus, peppermint, and cedar oil as my essential oils for mine. all doTerra product.

[@ToolsofMen]

That definitely works! doTerra can get a bit pricey though...

[@Indiancreekgunsmithing]

I've tried a few mixes with dotara

[@boyo1991]

So much more info than needed. Carrier oil, essential oil. BAM.

[@ToolsofMen]

Thanks for the feedback Dave! Always trying to find the right balance between too little and too much info. I suppose I could have chopped up the video to say 'Learn more about carrier oils watch this' and 'Learn more about essential oils watch this'. Will keep in mind for future videos!

[@christopherpressley8013]

I know this video is a few years old, but I wanted to point something out I did not see you mention in this video or in your links above. The essential oils you choose to put in the carrier must be SKIN SAFE!!!! There are many other essential oils out there that smell the same, however are used for diffusers and aromatherapy and not designed for contact with human skin. The can be very irrating, can cause rashes and can eve burn upon contact. Some are worse when exposed to sun light. Please ensure that the essential oils you use are skin safe oils.

[@AdrianChristie]

Great video, thanks for the very useful info 👍🏻👍🏻

[@NL-in6uj]

you don't slam the bottle to get the oil out @ 11:29. Just hold it upside down between your thumb and middle finger, and use your index finger to tap the bottom of the bottle and the oil will come out in drops

[@ariwinokur]

What happened to the database? It's offline!

[@lascanio]

Do you have recipes to mimic known beard oil brands? I love Beardbrand's Tea Tree Silver Oil but I live in Mexico and it is too expensive to import here... Thanks for sharing...

[@ToolsofMen]

You check out the beard oil database? We got some good stuff cooking up in there: beard.toolsofmen.com. Let me know what you think.

[@orlndox]

Yo aquí en México conseguí el aceite de tea tree

[@MistaPawr]

Thanks a lot I've been looking for something that's gonna smell nice and some of the brands I looked at were upwards for 45 bucks for an oz. I can't wait to try this out.

[@shanieboi7511]

Great video man ! Very informative, seeing that I love beard oils

You can use little measuring cups / spoons. And they make small funnels too.

[@SumanTiwariNamaste]

Use pipe straw instead of dropper if you broke like me

[@saucycarguy]

can't wait to make some of my own beard oil. very helpful video thanks bud.

[@saucycarguy]

next on the list of suggestions is a how to for beard balm.

[@ToolsofMen]

Hey Zach - you are last month's winner (Oct 2nd half)! Contact me at [e-mail] when you have a minute so I can send out your beard oil!

[@saucycarguy]

Tools of Men man this is awesome.

[@marknydell7345]

Hooray for beard oil! A great way to keep the hedge soft and manageable.

[@thebigmann81]

I have a dark blue bottle it works wonders

[@johnbriers6974]

What grocery store did you buy the oil? Wholefood?

[@kentcoley1116]

Thanks for making this video, appreciate the info and effort!

[@Ken-fh8iv]

Thank You for your tips. I've almost a yeard, & am addicted to expensive beard oils. Would be awesome to save money, & play w/making different scents.

[@TheVdub517]

Next on my list of things to do. Thanks for the handy guides.

[@ToolsofMen]

No problem! Thanks for checking out the video :-)

[@TreionMuller]

Now that I'm a few months into growing the beard I realize how much I'm spending on beard oil...I'm all for saving $$$ by making my own. Thanks for sharing.

[@thebigmann81]

I use cooking or banking oils and extracts. Avacodo oil, olive oil,coconut oil, vit E oil, extraxts like cinnamon, vanilla , peppermint or other extract you would have in the cooking cabinet

[@gwapnitsky]

Great video. Definitely look online at places like Amazon or other discount retailers for essential oils at discounted prices. You want to make sure you get one that is pure oil with no fillers. You may have to read the labels because they can look like the real thing when they aren't. Places like TJ Maxx (in Columbus Circle, if in NYC) has all kinds of essential oils. Again, make sure to read the ingredients to see that you are getting the real thing.

[@vijayravisekar394]

What is a good sensitive skin blend? I get below beard pimples

[@demontank76]

I actually use a olive oil in my beard oil/balm lol Jus be sure that it is cold pressed & no chems were used

[@mitchellchagas1669]

Dude this video is amazingly helpful.

[@wreckingball6447]

serious question. I only grow peach fuzz on my cheeks and sideburns. My father has a really nice thick beard and has had one since he was like 18. I'm hoping my lack of beard is due to dry skin (I take some pretty hot showers). Will applying beard oil help my skin to grow out a beard if one is possible? If so how often should I apply it? Please respond.... I really want to be able to grow a manly beard like my father.

[@ToolsofMen]

+WreckingBall hey there - beard oil won't make a difference regarding growth. The ingredients are conditioning agents like your typical lotion. There are some men that apply minoxidil - but results vary. Hope the info helps!

[@tonys490]

hello great video , i am looking to mix the carrier oils - Argan, olive and jojoba oils (mixed with some essential oils for scent) can you please recommend what percent of those 3 carrier oils will I need to use please.. thanks love from London

[@indiantadkaavishalnavait]

This video is very use full for me thanku for shearing this video.

[@krunx2360]

I really like the jojoba oil and cedar wood essential oil mix. I've also tried Citrus Forest. Thanks for the recipe :)

[@justakidify]

Do you have video where you include the middle note and top note to the mixture?

[@jameshennessy606]

It looks like your in NYC can you please tell me what store that was in video please

[@somnorila9913]

What if you use plain cooking oil? Sunflower, olive or grape seed would do the trick if you're not interested in scent but rather in keeping your beard hair healthy?

[@ToolsofMen]

Typically that hasn't been refined and will leave your beard looking greasy. Never recommend going that route.

[@somnorila9913]

10q

[@SergioGuillenPantoja]

Very interesting. I've been also making my own beard oil, but I feel overwhelmed when trying for a scent that really makes my day... I don't have the patience, so the database is going to be a great resource for me :-)

[@ToolsofMen]

Glad it can help cut down on production time and serves as a great starting point :-) Thank you for checking it out!

[@chefrenetheriault]

Great video do you have any recipes for wax

[@Keepitsimplesilva]

Thanks for the great info. I will now attempt to make my own.

[@codecat8430]

Awesome video! Just subscribed!

[@emmauelelamin4860]

Great video I just want to say you inspired me to make my own beard oil and I have started a little business a local Beauty Supply store is going to sale my product in there store I just want to say thank you for sharing you knowledge blessing and thank you again

[@ToolsofMen]

+Emmauel Ela that's awesome! Best of luck with your venture!

[@almightyalious2804]

is there like a chart for the drops and percentages that'd help greatly if there's a such a thing ,

[@tyleredmonds210]

Hey Shawn, thanks for the video. I went to check out your recipe database and it looks like it's currently down. Someone else posted a few days ago about it as well. Looks like I can't post screenshots here, so here's the text of the error: Application error An error occurred in the application and your page could not be served. If you are the application owner, check your logs for details. You can do this from the Heroku CLI with the command "heroku logs --tail"

[@ToolsofMen]

Ah thanks for the heads up Tyler - I haven't set up an monitoring on that site. Will take a look at it today and post back once it is fixed.

[@ToolsofMen]

Hey Tyler - Have it up and running again - beard.toolsofmen.com. Need to make some updates on the site itself (search function is still broken), but the recipes should all be viewable now. Thanks again for letting me know it was down.

[@jakeboss6342]

Can you also use a deep dark green bottle as well? or do only amber and dark blue colors keep UV rays out?

[@ernestmachin87]

Great video ! Do you have a recipe that use Castor vegetable oil (ricin oil) ? Thanks ;)

[@coledavisson6931]

is beard oil generally different from pre-shave oil? The recipes seem very similar, but is there a difference or ingredient that makes them different?

[@ToolsofMen]

They are extremely similar. Usually a pre shave oil will use castor oil as its primary carrier oil. In addition pre shave oils tend to have a slightly lighter scent.

[@andrewwalton1549]

This was very helpful.

[@luckywomble]

no need to tap the essential oil bottle. It'll drop after a few seconds continuously

[@jakekendrick8117]

I actually make my own. Love the vlog

[@bobmarner7747]

Great information. Suggestion: I give my almost great mixes to my son/son-in-law. And try again. Request: Information for silver beards (I'm 71) that get really wild hairs and hair that breaks easily,

[@ToolsofMen]

Hi Bob - I have been meaning to respond to you on the Facebook question as well - greatly apologize on the delay! I have a little bit of grey underneath my jaw on both left and right sides - but haven't noticed anything out of the ordinary when applying beard oil. For wild hairs I would recommend perhaps a balm since it contains a bit of beeswax in the solution. Regarding breaking, I am not 100% sure to recommend - perhaps a solution with Vitamin E may be able to help provide some strengthening to your beard follicles.

[@seetaa578]

I want to start making beard oil for sale, is it advisable to mix all the oils together before bottling?

[@chozo69]

can i use a mixture of carrier oils such as grapeseed mixed with jojoba ? or is there any benefit to doing so?

[@abomb9299]

I do. Different carrier oils have different beniefits as well as some some slight scent to them as well (vitamin e oil). Remember the carrier oils are giving your beard the nourishment and moisture your beards craving. Argan oil and marula oil are great for adding a softness, while something like castor oil is thicker but adds a great coverage to moisturize the beard. Essential oils, while the do have some beniefits, are really just for smells. That's why there used in things like aroma therapy. Have fun

[@danaegilliam]

Can you tell me where/how you make your labels?

[@robtyman4281]

I've found that there's really not much in it when comparing more expensive beard oils with cheaper beard oils. To a large extent beard oils are beard oils are beard oils. If you get my drift. Tip: Avoid the big name manufacturers! and go with 'funky' independent ones who strive to not put crap in and charge you the earth for it. Oh, and avoid any which contain Palm oil.....even if it says 'from sustainable sources' .....at the end of the day it's STILL Palm oil, and therefore should be avoided on principle. Try to also avoid ones that contain 'paraffinatum' (paraffin). Why does beard oil need to have paraffin in it??!!? This one is more about putting healthy stuff on your beard, rather than principle. Yea, I've started paying much more attention to the 'ingredients' of beard oils, face washes, moisturisers etc. It's something I wouldn't have given a second thought to a few years ago, but now I do. Why? ...because it matters. Well it does to me anyway.

[@macaroyo2]

Thanks this video was very helpful

[@HomesteadSoapCo]

Nice job. Very helpful

[@mrloslimones]

So if I only want to do one sent like the lavender, what ratio would I use? Should I be filling up the bottle to the brim with the carrier oil, then add the few drops of Lavender after figuring out how potent I want the sent to be?

[@derekn3336]

Essential oils should be around 3%-5% of the total beard oil batch. Example: 18-30 drops of essential oil(s) per 1.0 fl oz of carrier oil(s).

[@joem2539]

Can you make a video of where to shave your neckline?

[@ToolsofMen]

Look for one next week!

[@BNgema]

The database is offline

[@1kalmer]

why didn't you put the bottle in the oven on a really low heat to dry it properly?

[@WJC1981]

You say 10-15 drops is that like per ounce or per full bottle? Also if I'm using more than one oil like a base and a middle note should I use 7 drops or each or still do 15 drops of each?

[@lucym8562]

I hope you did research and you're not using that much. He's using tooooo much and it's dangerous.

[@dunbar1471]

How would i use multiple carrier oils like the big name companies do? Do they do them half and half or thirds when they use 3 or do they mix it in other combinations?

[@ToolsofMen]

+dunbar1471 largely comes down to preference and cost - would recommend testing a few small batches until you find one that you like.

[@dunbar1471]

Tools of Men ok one more question and this may sound like a stupid one. Lets say i start with a half ounce for testing and i like the way it smells. If I used 10 drops of essential oil would i then need to double that to 20 drops when i double the carrier oil to 1oz to have the same smell?

[@kingyewest3634]

I am going to try this out!!

[@ToolsofMen]

+Kingye West best of luck!

[@johnfromakron]

Good and informative thanks!

[@garydixon2662]

Simple, to the point. Thanks

[@brocklesnarufcchamp1]

thanks for the guideline !

[@パトリック-j9t]

Is Piping Rock a good store/brand?

[@kings.4375]

Thanks Champ! great vid!

[@andrewm2786]

This guy sounds like the hippy teacher from Beavis and butthead

[@Tensys80]

How can i make it more shiny allmost like Michael Jackson hair was ?

[@kaitlindrake7963]

Most excellent. Thank you!

[@zjohnston88]

Can I add minoxidil into the oil to help with some patching? Or vitamins such as biotin?

[@ryansizemore5064]

If you can find it in oil form.

[@jeetkapuria616]

hey! can i use eucalyptus oil and jojoba oil..?

[@nicholasyoung86]

Awesome video

[@JaneyBloggins]

This is the best beard oil breakdown I have ever come across...awesome! thank you!

[@AJ-jk5lc]

Which scent is easy on sensitive skin?

[@traylorpark]

Should I resanitize Everytime I refill?

[@jeetkapuria616]

is essential oil is necessary or we can just use jojoba oil..? please reply asap

[@ToolsofMen]

Yep you can just use a carrier oil such as jojoba. Essential oils may provide additional benefits - but carrier oils do all the heavy lifting.

[@jeetkapuria616]

Tools of Men thanks 👍

[@ToolsofMen]

No problem!

[@beefchickenandfishtacoscen4005]

you made a real nice video. good job

[@andndmmcmnf1321]

This really helped!

[@soulslikebirds]

great info!!

[@TheSpeak27]

What's the ideal ratio of carrier oil to essential oil?

[@lucym8562]

Not the one he's using for sure. A lot less essential oil. I hope you did more research and figured that out.

[@KevsUploads]

Does eucalyptus oil work?

[@bobbyhempel1513]

I only use young living essential oils the ones you buy in the store aren't pure nor are they therapeutic grade. Some of them can be dangerous to use on your skin.

[@Iamthatmike]

In other words, you only use Young Living oils because a friend tricked you in to 'starting your own business' by selling young living essential oils...

[@tomjstone]

That's it? Why do people buy "Beard Oil" when they can just mix up their own? Thanks for the explanation.

[@XRayDenmark]

So you only mix jojoba oil and essential and that's it ?

[@ToolsofMen]

Pretty much (carrier + essential oils) - check out beard.toolsofmen.com for more comprehensive recipes.