DIY Beard Conditioning Balm
This DIY beard conditioner will add moisture to your beard and help soften beard hair. Natural beard conditioner is simple to whip up, cost-effective, made with wholesome ingredients, and really works to condition the beard and mustache.
Equipment
- shallow container for storage
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil (or any carrier oil
- ¼ cup mango butter or cocoa or shea butter
- ½ cup coconut oil
- ⅛ cup beeswax
- 5 drops vitamin E oil
- 10 drops of essential oil
Instructions
- Add olive oil, mango butter, coconut oil, and beeswax to a double boiler. Heat over medium heat until all ingredients are melted together.
- Remove from heat and allow it to cool. You want the mixture to set up slightly, but not solid.
- You can place the bowl in the refrigerator to speed up the process.
- Add in vitamin E oil and essential oils.
- Whip mixture with a handheld mixer until light and fluffy. This will take about 3-5 minutes.
- Transfer natural beard conditioner to an airtight container for storage.
Notes
- To use: Apply this beard balm to a clean, dry beard after showering, starting with a small amount and massaging it evenly through every strand. It can be used in the morning before styling, or applied at night a few times a month and left on overnight for deep conditioning.
- Olive oil can be substituted for any carrier oil. Other great carrier oil options include grape-seed oil, sweet almond oil, fractionated coconut oil, avocado oil, or rosehip oil.
- Mango butter can be substituted for equal amounts of shea butter or cocoa butter. All 3 kinds of butter have amazing benefits for the hair and can help to add moisture.
- If you don't have a double boiler, you can make your own by placing a glass bowl over a pot of water, then bringing it to a boil.
- I've included the video tutorial in the post above for visual reference.