Get hipster with this natural beard oil remedy

Not since Ned Kelly days has the beard been such a male fashion statement. Thick and well trimmed beards are all the rage, from hipsters through to sporting identities and movie stars.

Anyone who has ever tried to grow one will know its not as easy as just putting away the razor. It takes maintenance, with trimming and using products like cleansing soaps and shampoos.

Here’s a recipe to make your own beard oil.  Not just for hipsters! This oil is great for keeping that man beard of yours in check. The combination of oils is great for preventing dandruff, reducing itchiness and promoting growth, as well as giving the hair a great shine.

Ingredients

Makes 110ML

• 45ml almond oil
• 45ml jojoba oil
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil (melted)
• 5 drops cedarwood essential oil
• 5 drops sandalwood essential oil

How to make it

• Use a small dark-coloured glass bottle with an eyedropper if you have one.
• Pour in the jojoba, then the almond and coconut oils.
• Shake, then add the essential oils.

Once you have made it you can then store in your bathroom cupboard for up to a year. Use it daily by putting a few drops into your palms and massaging through your beard.

The recipe is from The Art of the Natural Home by Rebecca Sullivan. Published by Kyle Books. RRP $39.99. Out now.

Taking inspiration from her grandmother’s generation, Rebecca Sullivan has put together a manual to caring for yourself and your home. Traditional methods are resurrected or updated to suit the modern home, using simple, natural ingredients.  The first part of the book is dedicated to the home, and covers cleaning products for every room, ideas for pickles and preserves, and tips on everything from natural laundry treatments to how to grow your own cocktail garden. The second part covers health and Beauty, and includes bath salts, make up, serums, perfumes, as well as healing remedies such as burn salves and herbal teas. 

What do you do to maintain your beard?