At RUNESILK, we believe great beard care starts with great formulation — and just as notably, with great technique. Our beard butters aren’t simply thrown together and poured into tins; they’re carefully blended using a process designed to preserve the integrity of each ingredient and ensure a smooth, consistent finish in every batch.
The Blend Behind the Butter
Every tin of our beard butter begins with a base of premium natural ingredients — think nourishing butters like Mango and Shea, paired with a carefully selected blend of carrier oils like Argan, Jojoba, and Borage. These aren’t just for show. Each one plays a role in softening the beard, moisturising the skin beneath, and delivering that luxurious feel our customers love.
Once measured, the ingredients are gently melted down to create a smooth liquid blend. But it’s what happens next that sets our process apart.
Constant Motion for a Consistent Finish
As the melted blend begins to cool, we use a pillar emulsifying machine to keep the mixture in constant motion. This slow and steady stirring is key.
Without it, heavier oils or butters can settle, leading to grainy textures or uneven ingredient distribution. Our emulsifier ensures that everything sets evenly—no separation, no clumps, just a rich, velvety butter that melts effortlessly in your hands and glides smoothly into your beard.
Gradual Addition for the Perfect Pour
We don’t just dump everything in at once. The melted butters are gradually added to the blend, allowing us to maintain a core temperature ideal for pouring. This careful temperature control ensures the texture sets perfectly, allowing us to add our signature swirl to each tin. It’s that final flourish that looks great and speaks to the handcrafted care behind every product.
The Final Touch
Once the butter reaches the perfect consistency, it’s hand-poured into tins and left to cool naturally. There are no shortcuts, no flash cooling—just patience and precision. The result? A beard butter that looks, feels, and performs exactly the way it should.
The Blend Behind the Butter
Every tin of our beard butter begins with a base of premium natural ingredients, each chosen for its unique properties to nourish and condition both beard and skin.
- Shea Butter – Deeply moisturising and packed with vitamins A and E, it helps soften coarse beard hair and soothe dry, itchy skin.
- Mango Butter – Lightweight yet intensely nourishing, it adds a silky smooth feel and helps reduce breakage.
- Cocoa Butter – Rich in fatty acids, it provides a protective barrier, locking in moisture and giving the butter its creamy texture.
- Argan Oil – Often called ‘liquid gold’, is full of antioxidants and vitamin E, promoting softness and shine while taming frizz.
- Grapeseed Oil – A lightweight oil that helps balance natural oils, reduce irritation, and leave no greasy residue.
- Jojoba Oil – Closely mimics the skin’s natural sebum, making it perfect for maintaining a healthy, hydrated under-beard.
- Sea Buckthorn Oil – A powerful oil packed with omega fatty acids and carotenoids that support skin regeneration and reduce inflammation.
- Borage Oil—Exceptionally rich in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), this oil helps combat dryness and irritation and improves skin elasticity.
Together, these ingredients create a powerhouse formula that not only conditions the beard but also nurtures the skin beneath, which is often overlooked but crucial for healthy growth.
What Does Beard Butter Do?
Beard butter is a nourishing leave-in conditioner designed to soften facial hair, moisturise the skin underneath, and reduce itchiness, dryness, and flakiness. It sits somewhere between a beard oil and a balm, offering more intense hydration than an oil, but without the heavy hold of a balm.
Here’s what beard butter brings to the table:
- Softens and conditions the beard, making it easier to manage
- Hydrates dry skin beneath the beard, helping to prevent beardruff (beard dandruff)
- Reduces itchiness during beard growth
- Adds a light, natural hold to tame flyaways without feeling greasy or stiff
- Leaves your beard smelling amazing, thanks to carefully crafted scent blends
Ideal for daily use, beard butter is especially great for medium—to long beards or anyone with dry or wiry hair. Massage a small amount into your beard after showering or before bed for best results.
Application Tips: How to Use Beard Butter
- Start with a clean, dry or towel-dried beard – freshly washed is best.
- Scoop a pea-sized amount (a bit more for longer beards).
- Warm it between your palms until it melts, then work it through your beard from root to tip.
- Comb or brush through for even distribution.
- Use daily for best results, especially in colder or drier weather.
When Should You Use Beard Butter vs Oil or Balm?
- Beard Oil – Lightweight hydration and scent. Great for short beards or daytime use.
- Beard Butter – Deep conditioning, softening, and skin nourishment. Ideal for dry climates or night-time use.
- Beard Balm – Adds hold and control. Best for shaping and styling.
Pro tip: Many beards benefit from oil and butter in the morning for scent and shine, and butter at night for deep conditioning.
What Makes RUNESILK Beard Butter Different?
- Artisan-crafted in small batches
- Stirred with a pillar emulsifying machine for a consistent texture
- Includes premium oils like Sea Buckthorn and Borage
- Signature swirl in every tin
- Free from cheap fillers, synthetic fragrances, and nasties
