Carrier Oils and Essential Oils for Black Men Beard Growth

Black men’s beards can be hard to groom and manage due to coarse and curly hair texture. This makes it important to take time to carefully select the right mixture that can moisturise, soften, and nourish your beard.

Beard oils are made up of two primary ingredients which are carrier oils and essential oils. Carrier oils can be applied directly to your skin which in return provide a variety of health benefits for your beard hair. These oils are usually extracted from plants, kernels, and nuts.

Essential oils play a vital role in hair growth and wellness of hair. However, with essential oils you must carefully find a combination mixture that is right for you or you may have some side effects. These side affects can typically be things like skin or scalp irritation. Therefore, it is important to dilute your essential oils with carrier oils because they are more soothing for your skin.

Carrier Oils

Jojoba Oil – Contains essential nutrients such as protein vitamins, and minerals. Leaving your hair soft and shiny. Jojoba oil also does not irritate your skin, it is light weight and enters your skin fast.

Hemp seed oil – Hemp is a member of the Cannabis sativa species plant which contains omega-3, omega-6 and antioxidants for hair. Prevents hair breakage and stimulates hair growth.

Castor oil – Perfect lubrication for your beards making it look shiny and soft. It supports hair growth, and it is also kind to your skin with no side effects such as skin irritation.

Avocado oil – Contains a few antibacterial properties and Vitamin E. It is extraordinarily rich in fatty acids such as Biotin. Avocado oil can penetrate the hair scalp without leaving your beard hair greasy or stiff. Prevents hair from breaking or being damaged.

Coconut oil – It prevents hair from damaging or breaking by providing basic nutrients to hair follicles. and prevents Beard-druff

Grapeseed oil – Packed with antioxidants, beta-carotene, oleic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, omega- 6 fatty acids and linoleic acid which can all contribute to healthy hair follicles and strands. Ideal for hair that is dry and brittle and incredibly good for fighting against hair loss.

Sweet Almond oil – Can be used to cure eczema and contains essential minerals and vitamins. Helps boost hair growth.

Vitamin E oil – Prevents hair loss and helps support a healthy scalp. It can also stimulate growth in your scalp whilst making hair look healthy and shiny.

Essential Oils

Lemon Oil – Reduces aging, helps against skin dryness and prevents beard-druff

Orange Oil – Antiseptic and antioxidant properties. Promotes hair growth and adds moisture to dry hair

Lavender – Prevents acne breakouts, keep hair shafts and follicles clear of bacteria and contains natural sedative properties that can help soothe your scalp

Tea Tree – Helps treat psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis. Helps treat lice and reduces itching and dryness by moisturizing the scalp

Peppermint – Anti-inflammatory oil that cures itching. It helps calm irritated skin and improves the blood flow to the areas of the scalp where it is applied.

Cedarwood – Purifies skin beneath by getting rid of dirt. This oil also can strengthen hair follicles and is served as a cleanser for any bacteria found in hair

Sweet Birch – Helps to cure skin diseases such as psoriasis and eczemas. It helps to lessen muscle pain and heal any wounds. It also helps to stimulate sebum production.

Rosemary Oil – Stimulates blood circulation to the scalp and promotes hair growth. It also offers an anti-inflammatory benefit that helps to nourish hair follicles.