DIY Vegan Beard Care: 15 Recipes for Cruelty-Free Grooming
Whether you’re looking to save money or just want to know exactly what ingredients are going into your beard care products, making DIY vegan beard care recipes is a great option. Not only are these recipes cruelty-free, but they also use natural ingredients that won’t harm your skin or the environment. Here are 15 of our favorite DIY vegan beard care recipes:
1. Beard Oil: Mix together equal parts jojoba oil and sweet almond oil in a small bottle with a dropper top. Add a few drops of your favorite essential oils for fragrance.
2. Beard Balm: In a double boiler, melt together 2 tablespoons each of shea butter and beeswax pellets with 4 tablespoons of coconut oil. Once fully melted, remove from heat and add in 10-20 drops of your preferred essential oils.
3. Mustache Wax: Melt together equal parts beeswax and jojoba wax in a double boiler until fully combined. Remove from heat and stir in several drops of cedarwood essential oil before letting it cool.
4. Exfoliating Scrub: Combine two tablespoons of sugar with one tablespoon each of coconut oil, grapeseed oil, and vitamin E oil to create an exfoliating scrub for dead skin cells.
5. Coconut Oil Moisturizer: Simply rub pure organic coconut oil onto your beard daily as an excellent all-natural moisturizer.
6. Aloe Vera Gel Beard Conditioner & Styler: Mix together half cup water (preferably rose or lavender-infused), quarter cup pure-cold pressed organic Aloe Vera gel, two teaspoons vegetable glycerin (optional) along with five drops tea tree essential oils or peppermint essential oils for extra conditioning benefits
7. Herbal Hair Rinse – Infuse some dried herbs like nettle leafs or lavender buds into boiling water by steeping them overnight then rinsing hair using cooled down mixture after shampooing. It helps get rid of dandruff and leaves hair shiny.
8. Citrus Beard Oil: Combine 3 drops each of bergamot, grapefruit, and orange essential oils with 1 tablespoon of sweet almond oil in a small bottle with a dropper top for a refreshing citrus scent.
9. DIY Vegan Pomade: Mix together equal parts coconut oil and shea butter with two tablespoons of arrowroot powder to create the perfect pomade texture that’s both nourishing and styling.
10. Homemade Shaving Cream: Blend one cup coconut oil, half cup Shea butter, one-third cup liquid castile soap (or other non-toxic soap), ten drops tea tree essential oils along with six drops peppermint essential oils until smooth for an excellent shaving cream that moisturizes skin without harsh chemicals
11. Anti-Dandruff Solution: Mix equal parts apple cider vinegar, water (preferably rose or lavender-infused), and tea tree oil; massage into scalp before shampooing to help prevent dandruff from occurring
12. Charcoal Face Scrub – In a mixing bowl combine two tablespoons activated charcoal powder, one tablespoon baking soda, half teaspoon sea salt & five teaspoons fractionated coconut oil to make this face scrub which is great for blackheads removal.
13. Lavender-Tea Tree Beard Balm – Melt three tablespoons shea butter along with quarter cup beeswax pellets & four tablespoons infused calendula herbal oil; after melting add fifteen drops lavender essential oils + ten drops tea tree essential oils then pour mixture into tin jar or container followed by refrigeration until solidified.
14. Coffee Grounds Body Scrub – Combine equal parts coffee grounds & organic sugar then mix them up thoroughly in jar or bowl before adding fractionated coconut oil plus few drops vanilla extract; use it all over your body while showering!
15. Rosemary Eucalyptus Hair Spray – Mix together 1 cup water, half cup aloe vera gel, quarter cup witch hazel extract along with ten drops rosemary essential oils and five drops eucalyptus essential oils in a spray bottle. Use to style hair or as an after-shower leave-in conditioner.
Creating your own vegan beard care products is not only affordable but also allows you to customize them according to your skin type and personal preferences. With these easy DIY recipes at hand, you can take control of your grooming routine while ensuring that no animals were harmed in the process.