Beard Balm Recipe

Plastic Pouring Pot

Spoon

Ingredients:

Beeswax - 24gm (yellow, white)
Shea Butter – 36gm (or cocoa, mango, kokum)
Argan Oil – 24gm (or hemp, almond, jojoba, avocado, grapeseed, rosehip)
Rosewood Essential Oil – 1-10 drops (cedarwood, clove, lavender, citrus)

Method: Using a plastic pouring pot (or you could use a double boiler), melt the beeswax in the microwave until almost melted, in short 30 second bursts, stirring after each time. Once the wax is almost melted, add in your shea butter. Continue melting the two ingredients in 30 second bursts until they are both melted and combined.

Add in your carrier oil. We are using Argan Oil but you can use different types as they each have different skin benefits. As you pour in the oil, you may notice the melted shea and beeswax mixture slightly harden, simply remelt in the microwave. Mix well.

Add in your essential oil of choice and stir well.

Once all your ingredients are well combined, you can pour your beard balm into an Aluminium Screw Top Tin, let it cool and then package up!

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does homemade beard balm last?
Typically 6–12 months when stored in a cool, dry place, since beeswax and shea butter are naturally stable and don't contain water that would cause spoilage.

Can I substitute the carrier oil in this recipe?
Yes. Argan oil can be swapped for hemp, almond, jojoba, avocado, or grapeseed oil — each brings slightly different skin benefits, but the ratios in the recipe stay the same.

Why is my beard balm too hard or too soft?
Too hard usually means too much beeswax relative to shea butter and oil; too soft means the reverse. Adjust the beeswax-to-butter ratio slightly and retest a small batch before scaling up.

Can I skip the essential oil?
Yes, the essential oil is purely for fragrance and is optional — the balm will still moisturise and condition without it.

How much beard balm does this recipe make?
This recipe makes enough to fill one standard aluminium screw-top tin (roughly 110g), based on the listed ingredient quantities.