Beard oil expert Mike explains in an interview what good beard oil consists of, what it does, how to use it optimally, and how to make your beard oil
A good beard oil gives your beard a subtle shine, makes it supple, and gives it a pleasant scent. It also nourishes the skin under your beard, which is particularly interesting for men who are just starting to grow a beard because it relieves the itching that some people experience until their facial skin gets used to the new splendor.
What ingredients make a beard oil a good beard oil?
It depends on a balanced mixture of different carrier oils that have positive properties for beard hair and facial skin. Most beard oils contain almond oil, grape seed oil, apricot kernel oil, jojoba oil, and argan oil, and hemp oil, macadamia nut oil, and squalane are also good.
How do you use beard oils optimally, and what is the right amount?
The application is very simple. Put a few drops of beard oil in the palms of your hands, rub it in, run your fingers through the beard, and massage it into the skin and beard hair. Many men, myself included, tend to take too much oil. This doesn’t do any harm, but it ensures that the beard is very shiny. If you don’t like that, it’s better to do it sparingly. You can still add more.
How often do you use beard oil?
It is best done twice a day, in the morning and evening. You can’t make mistakes.
Should you use any other beard care products?
A brush. You use this to massage the skin of your face, absorb sebum, and distribute it through your hair. Long beard hair in particular is no longer supplied with sufficient sebum right down to the tips, which causes them to become dry and brittle. A brush is unbeatable in combination with beard oil, so you can give your beard a little shape.
How can you make your beard oil?
You can easily make beard oil yourself. It’s fun to experiment and search for the perfect oil for your beard. Start with a selection of the carrier oils mentioned above and try out different mixing ratios.
Some oils are rich in antioxidants, contain valuable vitamin E, have an anti-inflammatory effect, increase elasticity, and provide moisture for skin and beard hair. A good basis, for example, is 10 ml each of grape seed oil, almond oil, and apricot kernel oil.
And then you create your own, very individual scent with essential oils. I always use 5 to 10 drops of essential oil for every 30 ml of carrier oil.
Example: Two drops each of ylang-ylang and patchouli and one drop of cedar wood.
Important: Essential oils should never be applied undiluted directly to the skin; the high concentration can at least irritate the skin if not even damage it.
Our interview partner, Mike Seebauer, is the managing director of Blackbeards, where you can find all sorts of beard care products. For Mike and his team, beards are clearly “both a symbol and an expression of masculinity. You can recognize real men by their beards. Period.”
