Beard Oil
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Great for relieving the itch, soothing skin inflammation & softening the beard. To summarize the article, it's cheaper in the long run to buy the supplies to make your own then it is to buy pre-made.
Basic recipe for beard oil:
1-2 carrier oils (1/4oz to 1oz depending on how many you're using)
1-4 essential oils (3-10 drops total per ounce)A few carrier oils and their benefits:
Jojoba – is similar to your natural human oils and is easily absorbed by your skin
Argan – makes skin softer and protects against signs of aging like wrinkles
Sweet almond – keeps inflammation at bay, which particularly helps prevent in-grown hairs
Coconut – one of the best natural moisturizing and hydrating products on the planet, great for dry environments
Hazelnut – helps prevent acne and eczema
Hemp seed – another moisturizing oil, helps prevent facial hair from becoming brittleA few essential oils and their benefits:
Cedarwood – helps prevent acne
Eucalyptus – aids again skin irritation
Lemongrass – invigorates, like a good aftershave
Peppermint – invigorates and refreshes the skin
Amla – repairs damaged hair
Tea Tree Oil - aids in healing and preventing acne, skin irritation
