Beard balm helps to condition, soften and style beards, and this juniper spice recipe smells amazing! Learn how to make this DIY juniper spice beard balm for that bearded man in your life!
Put the juniper berries, whole cloves, and cinnamon chips into a pint-sized jar.
Fill the rest of the jar with fresh juniper or other conifer twigs, leaving about an inch or so of space at the top of the jar.
Cover everything with the carrier oil of your choice.
Cover the jar and let it sit in a cool and dark place for 4-6 weeks to infuse, then strain out the solids with a cheesecloth or fine mesh strainer before use.
Beard Balm
Put the infused oil and beeswax into the top container of a double boiler, and stir as the beeswax melts.
Once the beeswax has completely melted, add the shea butter and stir until it dissolves.
When everything has liquefied, stir in the essential oils.
Carefully pour the mixture into jars or tins.
Let them cool undisturbed for several hours. The beard balm will harden as it cools.
Notes
I like to include some fresh juniper twigs and berries, but if you don’t have any juniper available in your area you can use cedar or any other conifer that you might have access to.
When making beard balms, I like to use a blend of olive, coconut, sweet almond, and jojoba oils. You don’t have to use all of those, but I definitely recommend using some jojoba oil as it is very nourishing for the beard.
Tip: you can make a double boiler with a smaller pot, bowl, or glass pyrex measuring cup over an inch or so of simmering water. If you use glass pyrex, put something in the bottom of the pot that it can rest on, such as a canning jar lid.