 Center photo by Craig McKay from Pexels.com The following is NOT MEDICAL ADVICE and is intended for educational purposes only - to illustrate the science behind essential oils, how they might be applied in the real world, and to offer a foundation from which to speak to your doctor.
Consult your primary healthcare provider before using essential oils. Essential oils are concentrated plant extracts and SHOULD NOT be handled by anyone unaware of the RISKS and DANGERS they pose. Introduction: According to research, a man's beard is likely to contain more bacteria than the fur of a dog. Researchers investigating whether it was hygienic for humans and dogs to share the same MRI units discovered that beard samples from the 18 men recruited for the study showed a higher bacterial load than fur samples from the 30 dogs recruited for the study (Source #1). The following blend of oils contains ingredients known to be antibacterial, which if applied directly to a beard may make it difficult for bacteria to survive on the beard surface. Recommended Essential Oils: Cinnamomum zeylanicum (cinnamon bark) - 4 drops Melaleuca alternifolia (Tea Tree) - 3 drops Origanum vulgare (oregano) - 3 drops Recommended Carrier Oil: Vitis vinifera seed (grape seed oil) - 1 American Tablespoon Blending Instructions: In a small, clean mixing glass, combine essential oils and carrier oil and store in a dark amber glass bottle with drip stop lid or appropriate substitution. If necessary, a small funnel may be used to transfer the final blend from the mixing glass to the amber bottle. This formula would slightly overfill a 15 mL bottle. Application Instructions: During normal grooming routine, 6 to 8 drops of this formula may be massaged into the beard using one or both hands for 30 to 60 seconds, and then allowed to remain on the beard surface. Do not wash away. Formulaic Reasoning: Inclusion of Cinnamomum zeylanicum (cinnamon bark) in this formula is supported by research conducted by Nabavi et al., published in Nutrients, a journal professionally affiliated with organizations like the Nutrition Society of Australia and the Nutrition Society of New Zealand. This scientific review describes Cinnamomum zeylanicum as antibacterial and / or antimicrobial against various types of bacteria (Source #2). Inclusion of Melaleuca alternifolia (Tea Tree) in this formula is supported by research conducted by Carson, Hammer, and Riley published in Clinical Microbiology Reviews, a journal published by the American Society for Microbiology. This scientific review describes Melaleuca alternifolia as "...for the most part bactericidal in nature", but goes on to admit that it may only be bacteristatic at low concentrations (1% or less) (Source #3). Inclusion of Origanum vulgare (oregano) in this formula is supported by research conducted by Taleb et al. and published in Molecules, a journal professionally affiliated with organizations like the Swiss Chemical Society and the Spanish Society of Medicinal Chemistry. This study describes Origanum vulgare as the most antimicrobial / antibacterial essential oil (out of the seven different oils that were examined) against bacteria generally associated with acne (Source #4). Inclusion of Vitis vinifera (grape) seed oil in this formula is supported by research conducted by Garavaglia, Markoski, Oliveira, and Marcadenti which appeared in Nutrition and Metabolic Insights, a journal published by SAGE Publishing. This scientific review describes Vitis vinifera seed oil as displaying inhibitory effects against two types of bacteria (Source #5). Sources: Source #1: Gutzeit, A., Steffen, F., Gutzeit, J., Gutzeit, J., Kos, S., Pfister, S., ... & Orasch, C. (2019). Would it be safe to have a dog in the MRI scanner before your own examination? A multicenter study to establish hygiene facts related to dogs and men. European radiology, 29(2), 527-534. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-018-5648-z Source #2: Nabavi, S. F., Di Lorenzo, A., Izadi, M., Sobarzo-Sánchez, E., Daglia, M., & Nabavi, S. M. (2015). Antibacterial effects of cinnamon: From farm to food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. Nutrients, 7(9), 7729-7748. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu7095359 Source #3: Carson, C. F., Hammer, K. A., & Riley, T. V. (2006). Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) oil: a review of antimicrobial and other medicinal properties. Clinical microbiology reviews, 19(1), 50-62. https://cmr.asm.org/content/19/1/50.full#sec-6 Source #4: Taleb, M. H., Abdeltawab, N. F., Shamma, R. N., Abdelgayed, S. S., Mohamed, S. S., Farag, M. A., & Ramadan, M. A. (2018). Origanum vulgare L. essential oil as a potential anti-acne topical nanoemulsion—In vitro and in vivo study. Molecules, 23(9), 2164. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6225355 Source #5: Garavaglia, J., Markoski, M. M., Oliveira, A., & Marcadenti, A. (2016). Grape seed oil compounds: Biological and chemical actions for health. Nutrition and metabolic insights, 9, NMI-S32910. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.4137/NMI.S32910 ******** Warnings: ******** All formula proportions would assume use by a physically mature and healthy adult and are NOT recommended for children. If approved by your physician to use the above blend, you are reminded:
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