If you’re looking for a simple way to incorporate essential oils into a man’s daily routine, homemade beard oil is an easy place to start!
This Copaiba & Cedarwood Beard Oil combines two warm, woody essential oils with a nourishing carrier oil to help condition the beard and moisturize the skin underneath. It takes just a few minutes to make and is a great DIY gift for husbands, dads, or any bearded guy in your life.
Meet Copaiba Essential Oil
Copaiba essential oil comes from the resin of copaiba trees found in South America. It has a warm, woody aroma that blends especially well with other earthy and woodsy essential oils.
Its subtle scent makes it a great choice for men who don't want something overly fragrant. When combined with Cedarwood, it creates a simple, masculine aroma that's perfect for a homemade grooming product.
Why Use Beard Oil?
Beard hair can become dry, coarse, and difficult to manage, while the skin underneath can also feel dry or uncomfortable.
A beard oil helps moisturize and condition both the facial hair and the skin beneath it. Regular use can leave a beard feeling softer, smoother, and more manageable without requiring a complicated grooming routine.
And the best part? You only need a few ingredients to make your own!
DIY Copaiba & Cedarwood Beard Oil
What You'll Need
- 1 oz glass dropper bottle
- 1 oz jojoba oil or fractionated coconut oil
- 3 drops doTERRA Copaiba essential oil
- 3 drops doTERRA Cedarwood essential oil
Directions
- Add the Copaiba and Cedarwood essential oils to your glass dropper bottle.
- Fill the remainder of the bottle with your carrier oil, leaving a little room at the top.
- Replace the dropper and gently roll the bottle between your hands to combine.
- That's it! Your beard oil is ready to use.
How to Use Your Beard Oil
Place a few drops of beard oil into the palm of your hand and rub your hands together. Massage the oil through the beard, working it down toward the skin underneath.
For longer beards, use your fingers or a beard comb to distribute the oil evenly from root to tip.
Start with a small amount. You can always add another drop or two if needed.
Want to Change the Scent?
One of the advantages of making your own beard oil is that you can customize the aroma.
Try adding a drop or two of Frankincense for a deeper, earthy aroma, Wild Orange for a touch of citrus, or Sandalwood for an even richer woody scent.
Copaiba's mild aroma makes it easy to pair with a variety of essential oils, so experiment until you find a combination you love.
A Simple DIY for Him
Essential-oil DIYs don't have to be complicated. With just a bottle, carrier oil, and two essential oils, you can create a practical grooming product that takes only minutes to make.
The combination of Copaiba and Cedarwood gives this beard oil a warm, woodsy aroma while the carrier oil helps keep beard hair and the skin underneath moisturized and conditioned.
Make one for the bearded guy in your life, or set up the supplies and let him make his own!