DIY Beard Kit

The Easiest DIY Beard Care Kit That Will Help Dad Look His Best

Make these 4 easy DIY recipes and put together a beard care kit for Dad.  You can make them all in a short hour and have them ready to gift for Father’s Day, birthdays, anniversaries or just because he’s the DAD!  This kit includes DIY beard oil, DIY beard balm, and DIY hair tonic to encourage strong growth.  And for dads that are clean-shaven, we’ve also included a DIY after-shave oil to hydrate and nourish and prevent razor burn.  These recipes will tame a wiry beard, soften and improve his skin getting rid of flaky dryness.  It will also promote thicker, more luxurious growth by nourishing the hair follicles with natural oils and antioxidants.  

 

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With Father’s Day just around the corner make up this quick and easy DIY beard care kit for the Dads in your inner circle.  These easy projects can be made in a short hour and be ready for gift giving tonight.  Plus DIY beard care products like beard oil, beard balm, hair tonic, and after-shave oil moisturize and nourish Dad’s beard and skin with wholesome ingredients, encouraging luxurious growth.  What better gift to give the men in your life! Or you can try some of these ideas too.

I ordered the ingredients for these 4 projects from iHerb.  It was a painless process using their online ordering system. IHerb carries over 30,000 natural products and ships to over 150 countries. I found a wide selection of DIY ingredients on their website.  Many of the brands that are available on the iHerb site are brands that I’ve used before, so I was confident in making my order that the products would be high quality.

IHerb orders are shipped from climate-controlled distribution centers to ensure the quality of their products.  This is important when you are ordering DIY ingredients since many of the liquid oils are highly perishable.  I didn’t need to use their customer service but I was happy to learn that iHerb offers customer service 24 hours a day / 7 days a week in 10 different languages.

While I had my order delivered to the UPS store across the border, iHerb has been successfully shipping to Canada for 15 years.  Canadian shipments are sent from their US warehouses via air freight.  Orders under $200 CND are shipped duty-free to Canadian addresses.  You can learn more about iHerb’s Canadian shipping options here.

After I place my order, the ingredients were delivered 2 days earlier than they were promised. Everything came well wrapped in the box with strong padding so there was no chance of breakage.  I was very happy with the whole process.

 

What’s in the Box?

I ordered the exact ingredients I used for these 4 DIY Father’s Day Gifts.  I chose the Sky Organics brand based on my previous experience using their beeswax in some of my other DIY projects.  The Sky Organics Organic Yellow beeswax smells sweet and natural without any chemical or plastic off-scents.  That was enough of a “recommendation” to me to choose more products from this brand.  I chose to work with Sky Organics beeswax pellets, organic argan oil from Morocco, and organic aloe vera gel from the USA.   Both argan oil and aloe vera gel are good hair care and skincare ingredients.  They promote luxurious hair growth and support the repair of damaged skin.

Other products in this order included 3 from the Art Naturals brand — Rosehip seed carrier oil from Chile, and two essential oils: Bergamot and Frankincense Serrata.  Rosehip seed oil is high in antioxidants and carotenoids which help reduce the appearance of fine lines and nourish the skin and hair.  Bergamot and frankincense are anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial, with strong benefits in skincare provided, they are diluted properly in a carrier oil.  Bergamot can be phototoxic if used in high concentrations.  The amount of bergamot essential oils in the following recipes should not be exceeded.

I did have a difficult time removing the child guard cap on the Artnaturals Frankincense essential oil.  If you have arthritis in your hands you will want to choose a different brand of frankincense essential oil, to avoid the difficulty of removing child guard caps.  This was the only product on my shopping list with a child guard cap.

I also picked out two other essential oils from Aura Cacia: Texas Cedarwood, a smokey cedarwood essential oil and Rosemary essential oil which is highly antioxidant and amazing for all hair applications.

I chose La Tourangelle grape seed carrier oil in these recipes, because of my previous experience with the brand’s quality cooking oils.  This grapeseed oil can be used for both cooking and body care products, making it ideal for a base for DIY projects like the 4 beard care gifts in this post.  This brand of grapeseed oil is a more economical way to source carrier oil than purchasing oils specifically for body products.  The oil is fresh smelling with no rancidity.  Grapeseed oil makes an ideal carrier oil for all hair and skin applications because it is quickly absorbed into the skin, without leaving any greasy residue.  It is a light oil that won’t weigh down the hair or make it feel greasy.

 

Finally, I chose Seabuck Wonders brand of seabuckthorn berry oil.  Seabuckthorn berry oil is a prime anti-aging oil that is rich in carotenoids to support the collagen in skin and hair.  A little of this quality oil goes a long way in creating a luxury skin and beard care product for Dad.  Too much can discolour skin and turn grey hair orange because of the high concentration of carotenoids, so use a light hand.

Beard Care and Hair Care for Dads of All Ages

My middle son, a father of two daughters, and my son-in-law both sport beards.  One is thick and luxurious.  The other beard is less so.  Both need regular maintenance with hydrating, nourishing oils to look their best.  I created this DIY conditioning beard oil to honour them and help them look and feel attractive.

 

Beard oil has 2 functions.  It lubricates and moisturizes both the skin and the facial hair, conditioning it.  It also cleans and removes bacteria that can become trapped in the beard.  If the right oils are used, it can also encourage luxurious growth.

Beard oil has two parts: Carrier oils which moisturize and condition and essential oils that offer antimicrobial benefits and add further therapeutic and aromatherapy benefits.  Carrier oils are made from nuts and seeds which contain nutrients, vitamins, and minerals.  These nourish the hair follicles and skin, promote thick growth, while they soften and tame the hair.

Essential oils also condition the hair and promote a more luxurious beard by fighting inflammation and bacteria to allow for unhindered hair growth.  Their natural fragrance can elevate mood and calm the mind.

In these DIY projects, I used frankincense and Texas cedar essential oils for their woodsy, smoky fragrance. These are the bass notes in this blend.  I chose the citrus notes of bergamot and the middles notes of rosemary for their woodsy, herbal scents.  These essential oils blend well with sandalwood, cypress, and fir if you are looking for a deeper-in-the-woods fragrance.  Myrrh essential oil is also a very beneficial essential oil for skin and hair care.

You’ll also need 3 x 2-ounce dropper bottles and a 2-ounce salve tin or 2-ounce glass jar to complete this DIY Beard Care Kit.  You can upcycle these from other projects or get new ones. I had my containers on hand for these projects.

Conditioning and Hydrating Beard Oil Recipe

Make this DIY Beard Oil Recipe in less than 5 minutes.  It will tame dry, wiry beard hair, soften and improve the skin getting rid of flaky dryness.  It will also promote thicker, more luxurious growth by nourishing the hair follicles with natural oils.

Yield: 2 ounces

Time 3 to 5 minutes

Ingredients:

• 3 drops Texas cedarwood essential oil
• 6 drops rosemary essential oil
• 3 drops bergamot essential oil
• 6 drops frankincense essential oil
• 3 tablespoon grapeseed oil
• 2 tablespoon argan oil
• 1 tablespoon rosehip seed oil

You’ll also need:

• 2-ounce amber bottle with a dropper cap
• Small stainless steel funnel like this one.

Directions:

Drop essential oils directly in the empty bottle.  Using a stainless steel funnel, measure grapeseed oil, seabuckthorn berry oil, argan oil, and rosehip seed oil directly into the bottle.

Cap tightly with a dropper cap and shake well.

Label. This beard oil should last at least 6 months to a year if kept in a cool, dark place.

How to use beard oil

• To use beard oil, apply after shampooing the beard, while the beard is damp.  It can also be applied to a dry beard.
• Put 3 to 5 drops of beard oil in your palm
• Rub your hands together to evenly distribute the beard oil.
• Stroke your beard, rubbing the oil deep into the roots of the beard.  Brush downward to distribute the oil from root to tip.
• Rub hands through the sides of the beard in the same way, stroking from root to tip.  Massage the oil through the hair.
• Finish by combing the beard into place and styling.

Beard oil can be applied on both wet and dry beards.  It should be part of everyday grooming.  For scanty beards or where the face is chaffed and flaky, apply beard oil at night before bed, and again in the morning during your grooming rituals.

If you make this beard oil recipe for a gift, include the recipe card.  Your gift recipient will be amazing at how quick and easy it is to make beard oil at home.  Premium beard oil typically costs $20 per ounce.  But you can make this beard balm recipe with premium organic oils for around $5 an ounce.

This beard oil recipe can be made into a beard balm recipe with the addition of beeswax.  Making beard balm takes just a little longer than making beard oil.  You’ll need to melt the beeswax with the carrier oils and then add any essential oils that you plan to use.  Beard balm is used to condition beard hair and skin and as a styling aid.  It’s a little thicker than beard oil and adds fullness and body to thin, sparse beards.  This combination of carrier oils can also increase beard hair growth, improving the overall texture of the beard.

Moisturizing and Conditioning Beard Balm for Dad

If dad is a little more rogue and needs a beard balm he can toss in his kit bag without fear of spillage, then this beard balm will work as well as the beard oil and offers the ease of safe travel. Use it as a beard conditioner and a styling aid.

Yield: 2 ounces

Time 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon beeswax (4 grams)
• 2 tablespoon grapeseed oil
• 1 tablespoon rosehip seed oil
• 2 tablespoon argan seed oil
• 2 drops Texas cedarwood essential oil
• 6 drops rosemary essential oil
• 3 drops bergamot essential oil
• 6 drops frankincense essential oil

You’ll Also Need:

• A 2-ounce glass jar or tin with a lid
• A saucepan
• A glass measuring cup

Directions:

Make a double boiler using a glass measuring cup like this.  Add beeswax, grapeseed oil, rosehip seed oil, and argan oil to the glass measuring cup.  Simmer the water inside the saucepan over medium heat, just until the beeswax melts.  Stir to fully combine carrier oils and beeswax.  Remove from the heat.

Add the essential oils to the mixture in the glass measuring cup. Stir to combine.  Pour the beard balm into a 2-ounce tin.

Wait until the beard balm cools completely before completing the lid.  Label and date.

 

To use:

• Put a pea-size amount of beard balm in the palm.  Rub hands together to melt the beard balm.
• Rub the fingers and palms through the beard from root to ends to evenly distribute the beard balm.
• Style with a natural beard comb.

If Dad is clean-shaven use this easy-to-make aftershave oil to ease redness and calm nicks and razor burn.  The light oils are rich in antioxidants and are easily absorbed in the skin without feeling greasy.  Like the beard oil and the hair tonic, you can make this in less than 5 minutes.  It will leave Dad’s face moisturized, soft, and ready to face the day.

Moisturizing and Nourishing After-Shave Oil

Refreshing and rejuvenating after-shave oil that moisturizes and protects Dad’s facial skin while easing redness.  It isn’t drying like alcohol-based aftershaves.

Yield: 2 ounce

Time to make:  5 minutes

• 6 drops frankincense essential oil
• 6 drops myrrh essential oil
• 3 drops bergamot essential oil
• 2 drops Texas cedarwood essential oil
• 2 drops sandalwood essential oil
• 2 tablespoon grapeseed oil
• 2 tablespoon rosehip seed oil
• 1 tablespoon argan oil
• 1 teaspoon seabuckthorn oil

You’ll also need:

• A 2-ounce glass bottle with dropper lid
• Label

Directions:

Add essential oils to a dropper bottle.  Add grapeseed oil, rosehip seed oil, argan oil, and seabuckthorn oil to the bottle.  Cap with a regular drop reducer cap and shake well.  Replace the drop reducer cap with a dropper cap.  Label and date.

To Use:

Drop 1 ml from the dropper into the palm.  Rub palms together to distribute the aftershave oil evenly in both palms.  Apply to still damp face. Rub in to completely cover the cheeks, chin, and upper lip area of the face.  It is quickly absorbed and won’t leave the face feeling greasy.

Make up a gift basket for father’s day and include Beard oil or After-shave oil and this conditioning hair tonic to keep Dad looking his best.

Conditioning Hair Tonic to Help Dad Look His Best

As dads get older their hair tends to thin.  Oxidative stress, heredity, and even shampoo are blamed for hair loss in older men.  This hair tonic is rich in antioxidants and hair conditioning argon oil.  While it can’t turn back the clock, it might just make a difference in the day-to-day appearance of his hair.  It is filled with ingredients that are traditionally used for hair care, like Moroccan argan oil, aloe vera gel, and rosemary.  Help dad to feel good about his appearance with this easy-to-make hair tonic.  You can make this conditioning hair tonic in less than 5 minutes.  And if you give him the recipe, Dad can even make his own refills.  It’s that easy.

Yield 2 ounces

Time 3 minutes

Ingredients:

• 16 drops Rosemary Essential Oil
• 8 drops Texas Cedarwood Essential Oil
• 5 drops Frankincense Essential Oil
• 5 drops Myrrh Essential Oil
• 4 tablespoons Sky Organics Aloe Vera Gel
• 2 teaspoons Argan Oil

You’ll Also Need:

• A 2-ounce glass bottle with a dropper lid
• Label

Directions:

Add the essential oils directly to your glass bottle.  Add aloe vera gel and argan oil.  The Sky Organics aloe vera gel already contains a preservative so there is no need to add a preservative.  There is no need to refrigerate this hair tonic.  This hair tonic recipe is stable at room temperature

To use:

Shake well before using.  Put a pea-size amount in the palm.  Rub-through wet hair.  Allow to dry naturally or use it as a styling gel.  It offers only light holding power so it won’t weigh down fine hair.

Put together a DIY Beard Care Kit for Dad

Make the DIY beard oil, DIY Beard Balm, DIY Hair tonic, and DIY aftershave oil and put together a Beard Care Kit for Dad. Download and print out the labels for this project.  Cut out and glue the labels on your glass bottles using a glue stick.  Place it all in a gift bag along with a sandalwood beard comb or natural boar brush.  Wrap up your DIY Beard Care Kit and you’re all set for Father’s Day, Dad’s birthday, or any occasion when you need a fast gift for Dad.

Want to download the recipes and the labels for this DIY Beard Care Kit?  You can grab them here.

 

Your next step:

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