DIY All-Natural, Extra Hold Beard Balm

Last updated on March 10, 2025 by Jess Healey
Originally published on January 23, 2017

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The more beeswax, the more hold and the stiffer your balm will be.
Always look for organic, raw, unrefined, sustainably-sourced beeswax.

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Moisturizing butters are important and help condition not only the hair, but also the skin underneath. Learn all about body butter options (and how to use them in DIY skincare) in this detailed post.
Always seek organic, raw, sustainably-sourced, and unrefined (or refined as little as possible) butters.

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Go for (at least some) non-greasy oils here. Feel free to mix multiple types of oils and again think about what will help the hair and the skin underneath the hair. Learn all about carrier oils in this fantastic and truly informative ‘All Things Carrier Oils’ post.
Always source organic, cold-pressed carrier oils.

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These are personal preference (as well as optional in a beard balm). If you use them, go for something masculine and woodsy or fresh and minty for the best pairings. Remember not to mix too many scents and to start simple. Add around 4 drops and see how you like it. If you want to go stronger, add another 2 drops.
Always use high quality, sustainably-sourced, organic &/or wild harvested essential oils.

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There are many amazing and natural beard products out there, but you definitely don’t want to be slathering your beard (or your man’s beard) with a poor quality product.

This beard balm is fun to create and easy to put together no matter what experience level you have with making personal care products. Feel free to experiment and play with your ingredients until you find your own personal sweet spot.

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DIY All-Natural, Extra Hold Beard Balm (5.5OZ)

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Supplies/Ingredients

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• 2 tbsp beeswax 
• 3 tbsp shea butter
• 2 tbsp cocoa butter
• 2 tbsp jojoba oil
• 1 tbsp kukui nut oil
• 1 tbsp castor oil
• Optional: 4-8 drops of organic &/or wild-harvested essential oils (feel free to omit if you have skin sensitivities to essential oils)

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• Prepare container(s) on counter (ensure they’re clean, dry, and open/learn more about safely creating personal skincare products here). Meanwhile, in a double boiler (or a heat prof bowl set in a pot with a few inches of water) over medium heat, combine all ingredients except the essential oils.
• Stir until the ingredients have melted, about 5-7 minutes.
• Once melted, remove from stove and add essential oils (start with 2-4 drops and work up from there based on how strong you want the scent to be).
• Pour the balm into the prepared containers and allow to set until hard (about 30 minutes-1 hour). Do not cover/seal the container until the balm has cooled completely.

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