Bushcrafter Beard Oil
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Some progress pictures
Some of the oils and carriers
Oils by British Red, on Flickr
Blending.....
Blending by British Red, on Flickr
The finished samples
Sample Packaged by British Red, on Flickr
I want to add a couple more sample blends, but need to give my nose a chance to recover first!
As you can see the blends have code names only...so there will be no chance of being influenced y ingredients
Some of the oils and carriers
Oils by British Red, on FlickrBlending.....
Blending by British Red, on FlickrThe finished samples
Sample Packaged by British Red, on FlickrI want to add a couple more sample blends, but need to give my nose a chance to recover first!
As you can see the blends have code names only...so there will be no chance of being influenced y ingredients
Just a guess here Red, but I think I can guess an ingredient or two of the Insect repellent oil! lol!!
Fantastic, can't wait!
Best.
da C.
Fantastic, can't wait!
Best.
da C.
A couple more to come. I'm hoping for comments like 'green is foul', 'tan is really faint', etc.
Red
Red
Five different formulae dispatched today gents
Five Beard Oils by British Red, on Flickr
Please report back on this thread as you try them out. There is a variety of scents and intensities included so please let us know what you think of the scent (feel free to guess what it contains) and whether it is too strong or weak.
When we settle on some scents, we can experiment with different base / carrier oils to see what effect they have on your beard.
Have fun, I'm looking forward to your thoughts.
Red
Five Beard Oils by British Red, on FlickrPlease report back on this thread as you try them out. There is a variety of scents and intensities included so please let us know what you think of the scent (feel free to guess what it contains) and whether it is too strong or weak.
When we settle on some scents, we can experiment with different base / carrier oils to see what effect they have on your beard.
Have fun, I'm looking forward to your thoughts.
Red
Arrived today.
Test 1, Red Squirrel
Light oil texture, lovely scent from first application into my palm ( 8 drops ) BUT I can't nail what it is!
At first I thought I was getting Patchouli, or maybe Geranium , later ,after running my hand through my beard I thought I was getting Rosemary!
Anyhoo, four hours in, scent still evident, ( and very pleasing ) no oily residue .
C.
Test 1, Red Squirrel
Light oil texture, lovely scent from first application into my palm ( 8 drops ) BUT I can't nail what it is!
At first I thought I was getting Patchouli, or maybe Geranium , later ,after running my hand through my beard I thought I was getting Rosemary!
Anyhoo, four hours in, scent still evident, ( and very pleasing ) no oily residue .
C.
Interesting what you picked up....and what you missed Chris. There is an under note of patchouli in Red Squirrel, well done, it isn't the major component, but it is distinctive and quite dominant so I used a light hand
Most of these samples have a blend of essential oils to try to round out the smell.
Most of these samples have a blend of essential oils to try to round out the smell.
Mine turned up about 8pm..... rather unusual working hours My Hermes
I'll try the first out in the morning after i've been swimming. Pointless slapping it on now.
Had a sniff of them though... all appeal to me... no bad scents in them as far as i can tell... though one ( green Squirrel) has a milder smell of that vicks sinex stuff..... tea tree maybe?
I'll try the first out in the morning after i've been swimming. Pointless slapping it on now.
Had a sniff of them though... all appeal to me... no bad scents in them as far as i can tell... though one ( green Squirrel) has a milder smell of that vicks sinex stuff..... tea tree maybe?
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Oh you guys are good, one of the oils in Green Squirrel is indeed tea tree. There are two others but Tea tree is such a dominant note they may be hard to discern.
I know it will take time to try them all, but I am looking forward to your thoughts on them all. I suspect Black squirrel will be a love it or hate it one (its one of my favourite combinations but its quite unusual). If partners or spouses have any views, do please pass them on too!
I know it will take time to try them all, but I am looking forward to your thoughts on them all. I suspect Black squirrel will be a love it or hate it one (its one of my favourite combinations but its quite unusual). If partners or spouses have any views, do please pass them on too!
Black has cinnamon/nutmeg? in it.... at least, thats what i get predominantly.
Rach says bit of clove/cardomon too?
Rach says bit of clove/cardomon too?
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I will let the others have a shot at Black. There are four essentials plus the carrier in it. I believe you can detect at least three fragrances as it warms. Its certainly one that I think develops over ten minutes on warm skin.
Rach asks if theres a mint in the tea tree one.....? Makes her skin tingle she says
No mint
It might be the tea tree?. I know what she is getting when she says cardamom. Its not that but I can see why she thinks so. Does she like the overall smell of Black or is it too strong?
Excellent, that was what I was going for....Winter and yule.
I think black is for night, blue is for morning, green is for outdoor, red for the office, tan is for leisure.
I think black is for night, blue is for morning, green is for outdoor, red for the office, tan is for leisure.
Well, it worked then But don't be giving too much away. Not tried it myself yet... only had a sniff of the bottles..... but she's never smoked.. She has advantages.
I'll get back to you tomorrow with my first true opinion.
But don't be giving too much away. Not tried it myself yet... only had a sniff of the bottles..... but she's never smoked.. She has advantages.I'll get back to you tomorrow with my first true opinion.
