If you are looking for a non greasy beard butter try this recipe 90g mango butter 30g grapessed oil 10g sweet almond oil 14g of arrowroot powder 3g of essential oils Trust me! It’s not greasy at all!
This beard balm is categorized as a styling balm. This has a high hold. If you're looking for a softer balm, I make a conditioning beard balm with less beeswax and more softer oils, but still maintaining a low greasy feel. Stay tuned!
Just came across this video and to my opinion, you have done an excellent job. Maybe your recipe is exactly what I'm looking for. Thank you for sharing sir!
Nice tutorial, thanks a lot! Also appreciated the use of grams as the rest of the world, although I assume the temps are in F. May I ask the names of all the oils you drop at last? I didn't find them in the description. Just waiting for the balm recipe, would be great to try it!
Thanks for the demonstration. I make homemade lotion for myself, but my husband wanted a masculine smelling lotion and balm. I can't wait to make this for him.
BEst one on here that ms for sharing. I love that you actually measured everything out . I am adding bears butter or balm for the men to my collection and I love your video thanks !!!
Wow. I'm going to give your recipe a go tomorrow so I can give some to my dad. I'll let you know how I go. 😀 Your video was very informative. I loved it ❤ Thank you
an ounce is 28.35 grams. If you have two ounces of oil that's 56.7 grams. one is not heavier or lighter that the other, by volume or by weight. whether one uses ounce or gram is no big deal.
Very good presentation. Pleased with the volume and clarity of your presentation. I will attempt to make this balm as it sounds pleasant to smell. Thanks.
So, I'm in the experimenting phase, making different variations of balms. I made one a few weeks ago which contained: 1 tbsp beeswax 2 tsp shea 1 tsp coconutoil 1 tsp almondoil 1 tsp avocadooil And some essential oils...I cant remember exactly how I did it, but I use double boiler, low heat, melted all at once (except essentials of course) and poured it to a 30 ml jar, let it solidify in room temp. The result was medium soft, non-greasy..Very much how I wanted it. NOW! Yesterday, I made the exact same recipe! It came out harder, greasier...Is it the heat!??? The cooling process? I dont get it! Ive tried having less wax, more shea..its too greasy. More wax too hard.
There are several variables to ask. •Are you using the same exact brand of oils/butters? •Are you using refined or unrefined shea butter and coconut oil? Yes, temperature is a HUGE factor in making balms. This is no different than cooking food. Think about it, if you wanted to make beef stew would you slow cook under low heat or would you use high heat just to hurry up and eat already? There would be a big difference in taste, correct? It's all about temperature control. Also try using an electric burner, if you're using a stove it might be getting way too hot. I never go over 180 degrees F. Also do not measure in tablespoons, always measure in grams. Using the metric system when making cosmetics is much more efficient and accurate. This way you get a consistent product each and every time. Packing shea butter in a spoon may be different each time depending on how much you applied pressure to even out the butter. Weighing on the other hand will get you VERY precise results. Right after every melts at say about 160-170 degrees, KEEP it at that temperature for about 15-20 minutes. Try to control the temperature. Remember YOU are the chef. Once you're done experiment with the cooling phase. Try cooling at room temperature and try cooling in the fridge. See what's best for YOU. I have my preference. The balm in this video is for a STYLING beard balm. I wanted more control through-out the day. I do have a leave-in conditioning beard balm that is more for conditioning purposes. Stay tuned, I will be uploading. Thank you for your comment! Please subscribe!
Gnome Beard Refined shea. Same as the first time. Unrefined coconut, same. Coldpressed carrier oils. I use very low heat on the stove, and double boiler. But I don't have anything to measure the temperature with. Since I used tablespoon and teaspoon the time I was pleased with the result I figured I'd try it again. Been going by grams otherwise but never been that pleased with the results. Too hard or too greasy.
Mango butter is my bae❤ I used Mango, Shea and cocoa in mine. Its not greasy. My butters are all raw and unrefined shipped to me from Ghana. I used my husbands beard balm on my hands lol
You said you use the metric system for measuring but im confused at the temps you mention while warming up the butters. Are they in Celsius or Fahrenheit? Great recipe man i really want to try it
The temp is in F. I am however moving toward using Celius. This is an old video and have moved on. I have learned so much since then! All my formulas are in percentage. I will be uploading many videos soon!
Great info! Ive used shea butter and found it way too greasy, never tried mango butter but will give it a shot!! Thanks--- ps love the scent profile you used also👍🏼👍🏼
Did you use refined or unrefined shea butter? It makes a difference. In this video I use refined mango butter. But, I do use unrefined shea butter on other formulas. I have a beard care product I use at night before bed. Works absolutely amazing! Great to use if you have damaged beard hairs or want to repair any slight damage to your beard from blow drying. When you use products like that at night, the shine and oiliness doesn't really matter since you're going to bed. Your beard needs raw ingredients from time to time. But during the day for styling purposes, I use the beard balm in this video.
I honestly dont know if it was refined or not, i know that like you said it would be great as a butter ( since there is very little hold ) to use as part of the nitetime routine!!! Im going to attempt with your recipe and see how it turns out!!! Thnx again👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
im sorry I think your references viscosity not weight because an ounce an ounce and a gram is a gram no matter what it is. Sorry to be a jerk but nice video and yes, viscosity does change depending on the oil that you're using without a doubt so the liquid thickne different without a doubt, but thanks man appreciate the video
Is it possible to use less beeswax to have less hold without reducing other ingredients weight? Or do I have to change the whole recipe? Or could you even tell me if it’s possible to completely avoid beeswax to make a butter instead of a balm?
Awesome video, of all the how to videos I've watched this one is my favorite. Last night I got a scale and followed the recipe exactly with the same mango butter, almond oil and grape seed oil. Added my own essential oils that my wife has from Young Living(expensive oils). It came out great and the hold is awesome. Thanks for the info!
Awesome! Great to hear. Yes, I really like the hold on this formula. It's not greasy or oily. This is something I use during the day for sure! What scent did you use for your essential oils? At night however, I use my beard oil that includes castor oil as a main ingredient. Yes, it is a little on the heavy side, but it feels amazing! I add a dash of menthol crystals to give that really cool feeling.
This only made 2 ounces. Exactly 40 grams which fits perfectly in a 2 oz tin container. Always use weight instead of volume measurements....much more accuracy.
Why did you add your oils like your grape seed oil and almond oil in at the beginning instead of adding them after you got your butter melted? Because can't you add your 2 oils after you have melted your butter and taken it off the burner.
I've noticed I break out a little with quite a few beard products, and low and behold, they all have castor oil in it. I'm definitely going to try this out. How would you compare Jojoba oil to Grape seed oil (for sensitive skin)?
Andy Sims Yes, castor seed oil is very thick and slow to absorb in the skin so it creates a thin layer of oil on your beard. If used in combination with a fast absorbing oil it isn't that bad. But as far as sensitivity goes, everyone is different. I always recommend you apply a small amount in an area of your skin before just to test it out. Jojoba oil has an average speed of absorption. There is golden jojoba oil that is unrefined and white jojoba oil that is refined. You should try carrier oils that are refined. The only issue is many beard companies will not tell you if they use unrefined or refined oils in their products. Try Doctor Squirrel Grooming Co they have one of the best beard balms and oils in the market. @doctor_squirrel is their Instagram.
Gnome Beard Gnome Beard thank you so much for all the info. I really appreciate it, and will check out Dr Squirrel. Also look forward to trying to make my own balm 🙏
won't thumbs down but its a negative with no links to buy ingredients. my notes list gets even longer and re-watching to see exactly what your using. RUclips how to should always post link to buy...simple as that. Loved the vid..
Keep in mind, yes it is oils. BUT what matters is speed of absorption!! I actually reformulated this and made it with light weight oils and butters. Hopefully I will upload a video soon.
are you asking if it's organic? it states that it is "organic", but it is not USDA organic. The term organic is used loosely in Amazon cosmetic marketing. I have tried many mango butters that are raw unrefined USDA organic, but it they tend to grain up on me. I cannot find a USDA organic refined mango butter so I just gave this brand a shot. Its pretty good so far.
Explaining that two items will weigh different even though they have the same volume isn’t really relevant. You haven’t explained how that is actually relevant. Because...it’s nonsensical. You measure liquids in volume.
@@gnomebeard407 not really. It sounds fancy to say that though, I get it. The FDA, Department of Weights and Measures, EU Cosmetic Regulations, and UK Weights and Measures all seem to require liquids to be measured in volume, solids in mass, unless a nominal amount. You imagine some guy throwing 700 gallons of some shampoo base onto a scale rather than just filling a container? You're nuts.
12g beeswax 7g almond oil 11g grapeseed oil 10g mango oil add last
Thank you!
If you are looking for a non greasy beard butter try this recipe
90g mango butter
30g grapessed oil
10g sweet almond oil
14g of arrowroot powder
3g of essential oils
Trust me! It’s not greasy at all!
Arro powder is the key ingredient!
Why the arrowroot?
what about beeswax? how much?
This beard balm is categorized as a styling balm. This has a high hold. If you're looking for a softer balm, I make a conditioning beard balm with less beeswax and more softer oils, but still maintaining a low greasy feel. Stay tuned!
Gnome Beard is that the only other beard balm vid you have up?
Still waiting...!!!
I haven't watched the video yet, but you didn't include beeswax in the recipe above????
Just came across this video and to my opinion, you have done an excellent job. Maybe your recipe is exactly what I'm looking for. Thank you for sharing sir!
The mango butter tames the castor oil......I'd add it still because the properties are too good to miss. :)
mrembo25 true. i still need to experiment with mixing castor oil with other ingredients.
Nice tutorial, thanks a lot! Also appreciated the use of grams as the rest of the world, although I assume the temps are in F. May I ask the names of all the oils you drop at last? I didn't find them in the description. Just waiting for the balm recipe, would be great to try it!
Thanks for the demonstration. I make homemade lotion for myself, but my husband wanted a masculine smelling lotion and balm. I can't wait to make this for him.
BEst one on here that ms for sharing. I love that you actually measured everything out . I am adding bears butter or balm for the men to my collection and I love your video thanks !!!
Wow. I'm going to give your recipe a go tomorrow so I can give some to my dad.
I'll let you know how I go. 😀
Your video was very informative. I loved it ❤
Thank you
How did it turn out?
You just helped me get ready to become a BILLIONAIRE
don't worry about the graininess, it doesn't affect the efficacy of the butter
I loved your recipe 😍😍 can I know what kind of beeswax you are using please. Thank you
an ounce is 28.35 grams. If you have two ounces of oil that's 56.7 grams. one is not heavier or lighter that the other, by volume or by weight. whether one uses ounce or gram is no big deal.
Use arrow root powder or cornstarch to take out the greasy feel. It will give it a smooth silky feel
How much would you put for this recipe
@@anastasiabarbadonis498I use 1/4 tsp per oz and it works perfectly for me.
Very good presentation. Pleased with the volume and clarity of your presentation. I will attempt to make this balm as it sounds pleasant to smell. Thanks.
Lovely 😊❤
Could you also use this as a lip balm or a moisturizer?
So, I'm in the experimenting phase, making different variations of balms. I made one a few weeks ago which contained:
1 tbsp beeswax
2 tsp shea
1 tsp coconutoil
1 tsp almondoil
1 tsp avocadooil
And some essential oils...I cant remember exactly how I did it, but I use double boiler, low heat, melted all at once (except essentials of course) and poured it to a 30 ml jar, let it solidify in room temp. The result was medium soft, non-greasy..Very much how I wanted it.
NOW! Yesterday, I made the exact same recipe! It came out harder, greasier...Is it the heat!??? The cooling process? I dont get it!
Ive tried having less wax, more shea..its too greasy. More wax too hard.
There are several variables to ask.
•Are you using the same exact brand of oils/butters?
•Are you using refined or unrefined shea butter and coconut oil?
Yes, temperature is a HUGE factor in making balms. This is no different than cooking food. Think about it, if you wanted to make beef stew would you slow cook under low heat or would you use high heat just to hurry up and eat already? There would be a big difference in taste, correct? It's all about temperature control. Also try using an electric burner, if you're using a stove it might be getting way too hot. I never go over 180 degrees F. Also do not measure in tablespoons, always measure in grams. Using the metric system when making cosmetics is much more efficient and accurate. This way you get a consistent product each and every time. Packing shea butter in a spoon may be different each time depending on how much you applied pressure to even out the butter. Weighing on the other hand will get you VERY precise results. Right after every melts at say about 160-170 degrees, KEEP it at that temperature for about 15-20 minutes. Try to control the temperature. Remember YOU are the chef. Once you're done experiment with the cooling phase. Try cooling at room temperature and try cooling in the fridge. See what's best for YOU. I have my preference. The balm in this video is for a STYLING beard balm. I wanted more control through-out the day. I do have a leave-in conditioning beard balm that is more for conditioning purposes. Stay tuned, I will be uploading.
Thank you for your comment! Please subscribe!
Gnome Beard Refined shea. Same as the first time.
Unrefined coconut, same.
Coldpressed carrier oils.
I use very low heat on the stove, and double boiler.
But I don't have anything to measure the temperature with.
Since I used tablespoon and teaspoon the time I was pleased with the result I figured I'd try it again. Been going by grams otherwise but never been that pleased with the results. Too hard or too greasy.
thanks sir I learned a lot
Grapeseed oil can be drying for some folks hair but less greasy.
Mango butter is my bae❤ I used Mango, Shea and cocoa in mine. Its not greasy. My butters are all raw and unrefined shipped to me from Ghana. I used my husbands beard balm on my hands lol
Thank you for sharing, great information 💯
You said you use the metric system for measuring but im confused at the temps you mention while warming up the butters. Are they in Celsius or Fahrenheit? Great recipe man i really want to try it
The temp is in F. I am however moving toward using Celius. This is an old video and have moved on. I have learned so much since then! All my formulas are in percentage. I will be uploading many videos soon!
@@gnomebeard407 I loved your recipe I want to make some for my dad .what is your newest video link
Wouldn't it be much easier to use a teaspoon instead to scoop out the avocado butter??
Awesome info...thanks for sharing!
Great video. Thanks!
NorCal Hermit no problem! this has a little more wax content for styling purposes. I will be unloading a matte conditioning beard balm. Stay tuned!
Great info! Ive used shea butter and found it way too greasy, never tried mango butter but will give it a shot!! Thanks--- ps love the scent profile you used also👍🏼👍🏼
Did you use refined or unrefined shea butter? It makes a difference. In this video I use refined mango butter. But, I do use unrefined shea butter on other formulas. I have a beard care product I use at night before bed. Works absolutely amazing! Great to use if you have damaged beard hairs or want to repair any slight damage to your beard from blow drying. When you use products like that at night, the shine and oiliness doesn't really matter since you're going to bed. Your beard needs raw ingredients from time to time. But during the day for styling purposes, I use the beard balm in this video.
I honestly dont know if it was refined or not, i know that like you said it would be great as a butter ( since there is very little hold ) to use as part of the nitetime routine!!! Im going to attempt with your recipe and see how it turns out!!! Thnx again👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Thank you so much for sharing
I’m sitting here watching him scoop the mango butter and screaming “get a damned spoon!”
Excellent video
very nice tutorial!
Laundry’s done! Good video 🙂
Thank you for sharing
im sorry I think your references viscosity not weight because an ounce an ounce and a gram is a gram no matter what it is. Sorry to be a jerk but nice video and yes, viscosity does change depending on the oil that you're using without a doubt so the liquid thickne different without a doubt, but thanks man appreciate the video
Really nice vid! TYVM!
Hi. When you refer to degrees, are you speaking in Fahrenheit or Celsius
Can you give me the grams for each one of ingredients.
Its in the video ... Watch it
Is it possible to use less beeswax to have less hold without reducing other ingredients weight? Or do I have to change the whole recipe? Or could you even tell me if it’s possible to completely avoid beeswax to make a butter instead of a balm?
Awesome video, of all the how to videos I've watched this one is my favorite. Last night I got a scale and followed the recipe exactly with the same mango butter, almond oil and grape seed oil. Added my own essential oils that my wife has from Young Living(expensive oils). It came out great and the hold is awesome. Thanks for the info!
Awesome! Great to hear. Yes, I really like the hold on this formula. It's not greasy or oily. This is something I use during the day for sure! What scent did you use for your essential oils?
At night however, I use my beard oil that includes castor oil as a main ingredient. Yes, it is a little on the heavy side, but it feels amazing! I add a dash of menthol crystals to give that really cool feeling.
@@gnomebeard407 for the essential oil, I used one called Earth and Wood. It's awesome to smell throughout the day.
Would you be uploading a updated beard balm video?
Good job! I will try this recipe. I cant find pomade clay recipe in internet, waiting your video:))
Rodion Gavrilov thank you! Yes I will be uploading very soon. I make a water base and oil based clay pomade. Matte finish...non greasy.
This is a great step by step approach to making beard balms. Question, how many ounces of beard balm did this make?
This only made 2 ounces. Exactly 40 grams which fits perfectly in a 2 oz tin container. Always use weight instead of volume measurements....much more accuracy.
Gnome Beard Thanks! I will try making my first balm soon.
@@gnomebeard407 As a DIY ejuice mixer, 👍 on using grams for accuracy sir. All kinds of inconsistency if you're just measuring by tsp and cups.
@@CarlPapa88 I use percentage and gram measurements. Never tablespoons or tsp
Gnome Beard that’s nonsensical.
To cut down in the greasy feel just arrowroot powder to your recipe.
What does the arrowroot do?
It cuts down the greasy feel and makes it kinda silky...good for the skin too!
@@John-jv2lo thank you so much!
can this be used on hold the hair on your head as well? would it work ok?
Why did you add your oils like your grape seed oil and almond oil in at the beginning instead of adding them after you got your butter melted? Because can't you add your 2 oils after you have melted your butter and taken it off the burner.
This balm same a Razorline Beard Balm 😁😁😁👏👏👏👏
Can i use grapeseed oil and olive oil
Can you put aloe vera on the mixs ?
7:28 did you say “ 1/16 degrees “?
Great video 👍 Looking forward to trying this out.
I love You videos
massimo russo thank you!!!
make more of this videous!! love it, can we see a vaseline pomade video?
You mean density...
how long does the scent last
If you want this to be even more NON-OILY, add kaolin clay or bentonite clay!
Hi, how many grams of clay should i add in? tq
How many grams of kaolin clay should i add in??
Should have your system down to a science as if it's a chemistry project. I'm going to give it a shot. 👌🏾
Dope
I wouldn't put almond, coconut or olive oil in there. They are cheap fillers. There are better alternatives
I've noticed I break out a little with quite a few beard products, and low and behold, they all have castor oil in it. I'm definitely going to try this out. How would you compare Jojoba oil to Grape seed oil (for sensitive skin)?
Andy Sims Yes, castor seed oil is very thick and slow to absorb in the skin so it creates a thin layer of oil on your beard. If used in combination with a fast absorbing oil it isn't that bad. But as far as sensitivity goes, everyone is different. I always recommend you apply a small amount in an area of your skin before just to test it out. Jojoba oil has an average speed of absorption. There is golden jojoba oil that is unrefined and white jojoba oil that is refined. You should try carrier oils that are refined. The only issue is many beard companies will not tell you if they use unrefined or refined oils in their products. Try Doctor Squirrel Grooming Co they have one of the best beard balms and oils in the market. @doctor_squirrel is their Instagram.
Gnome Beard Gnome Beard thank you so much for all the info. I really appreciate it, and will check out Dr Squirrel. Also look forward to trying to make my own balm 🙏
won't thumbs down but its a negative with no links to buy ingredients. my notes list gets even longer and re-watching to see exactly what your using. RUclips how to should always post link to buy...simple as that. Loved the vid..
Makes me wish i didnt just buy 5 pds of shea!!!😢
I like your video
160 F?
good and thanks for the info BUT ! to long.
interesting recipe. Too longwinded for my liking.
#peerlessbeard #GoodBeard
It's not oily and shiny? Your hands were very shiny and oily.
Keep in mind, yes it is oils. BUT what matters is speed of absorption!! I actually reformulated this and made it with light weight oils and butters. Hopefully I will upload a video soon.
@@gnomebeard407 Awesome video! Do u have a blog with the updated recipe? or can u share it somewhere? thx in advance.
That’s not organic Mango butter, that’s been melted and placed in the jar to set - has it got an Ingredients list on the back.
are you asking if it's organic? it states that it is "organic", but it is not USDA organic. The term organic is used loosely in Amazon cosmetic marketing. I have tried many mango butters that are raw unrefined USDA organic, but it they tend to grain up on me. I cannot find a USDA organic refined mango butter so I just gave this brand a shot. Its pretty good so far.
I was looking for this comment. Mango butter is not made from a mangos. Its the same shea butter just whipped, with added oils and fragrance.
Like the recipe but WAY too much talking while getting 10 g of mango butter! Sorry
Haha...yea it was just uploaded with no editing
Too slow and commentary oriented. It's a video, edit it!
great video, waaaayyy to much talking and not instructing!!
WhoTF measures liquids in grams?
Explaining that two items will weigh different even though they have the same volume isn’t really relevant. You haven’t explained how that is actually relevant. Because...it’s nonsensical. You measure liquids in volume.
The entire cosmetic industry. Grams is much more precise. Weight.
@@gnomebeard407 not really. It sounds fancy to say that though, I get it. The FDA, Department of Weights and Measures, EU Cosmetic Regulations, and UK Weights and Measures all seem to require liquids to be measured in volume, solids in mass, unless a nominal amount. You imagine some guy throwing 700 gallons of some shampoo base onto a scale rather than just filling a container? You're nuts.
@@mrrobvs Whoever has a scale...
@@mrrobvs Mango butter isn't a liquid.