Blog - Wild Rose Herbs

Evergreens smell amazing. Particularly when they're fresh. So, one would think that an evergreen essential oil would smell exceptionally amazing. Unfortunately, many evergreen essential oils smell very different from their fresh form and are sometimes downright acrid. The difference is like the scent of a fresh cut tree verses the stench of old pine needles caught in the vacuum cleaner. How can something so good turn so bad?

This can be a huge dilemma for the aromatherapist. Can you capture the best of a plant's smell without having too much of a good thing? We set out to answer this question when formulating Yule - our popular Limited Edition Beard Oil blend.

Yule is the festive scent of an ancient conifer forest blended to pine perfection. We took the highest quality organic and wildcrafted evergreen essential oils to bring you the best, most balanced pine tree scent you will ever find. This blend of Spruce, Cedar, Juniper and Ho Wood is not too pungent or acidic, just mellow and refreshing like a live Christmas tree in your living room.

The joyous scent of Yule is suspended in a highly absorbent, moisturizing and lightweight grapeseed oil blend ideal for the daily maintenance of the skin and beard. This concentrated leave-in conditioner is designed to hydrate skin, soften facial hair and reduce itching/irritation. We know that Yule will be right under your nose, so we keep the scent mild without overwhelming the senses.

Yule can be found in full-size 50ml bottles and is also part of our Limited Edition Sampler Set. These special scents are only available from September-February, so grab a bottle while you can!

Having trouble deciding what to get for the men in your life? We've collected 12 man-gifts from our favorite small, handcrafted and ethical businesses. All items are available for purchase online, so you can shop small from anywhere!

Medium pouch perfect for pens, pencils, cell phone, small journals, lip balm, &c. The waxed canvas will likely outlast your lifetime, but breaks in, looking cozy quickly.

Dark Cycle designs and prints and a rad line of bike-themed apparel and housewares for the dudes in your life. This hat features their wheel and arrows logo on a wool blend snapback cap.

Beautifully molded to fit in your jeans or bag, The Longshore wallet is designed to hold between two to six cards with room for notes on the reverse. Cards and cash can be accessed easily with a no-nonsense design that gently nods at the traditional Bi-Fold wallet style.  

Choose from nearly 30 varieties of Gourmet Sea Salt, including natural, infused, blended and smoked salts. Use them for finishing, grilling, marinating or for snacks (gourmet popcorn!)

Minute Papillons pretied bow ties are made for people who want the style of a bow tie without the trouble of trying to tie it. Most of them can be worn as much with a suit for a formal look than with a pair of jean to add a touch of class to you casual look.

The Black/Green/Red/Blue/Natural All Wood Sunglasses are made from 7-ply maple skateboard wood. These sunglasses are unique, druable, and hand sanded to perfection with a water resistant seal.

This handprinted design features badass reindeer skeltons, snowflakes and evergreen foliage. Fennec Design Co. uses non-toxic inks and sweatshop-free garments for all of their original designs.

This is a stylish, bike-themed specimen of humankind's most useful tool: the bandana. A monochromatic hand-drawn image of Walnut's beautiful poster by Jim Golden, this 22" square bandana shows the bike front and center.

Arrows Messenger Laptop Bag - $56.00 from Black Lantern Studios

This vintage styled messenger features a padded laptop compartment and plenty of pockets for books and accessories! Hand printed with Black Lantern's rustic arrow illustration.

 

Large Mixed Wood Cutting Board - $49.00 by Foodiebords

These handmade cutting boards feature a mix of cherry, walnut and ambrosia maple wood. Each cutting board is uniquely crafted from Kentucky woods and finished with mineral oil and beeswax.

 

Organic Cotton Hoodie with Bamboo Buttons - $93.00 from Field Day

Made from 100% organic cotton, this hoodie features a giant hood with lining to keep  the cold out. Big pockets for holding all your nuts and bolts. Bamboo button closure for looking good and secure, contrast elbow patch detail.  Brass made in America separating Zipper.  

Wild Man Beard Oil Holiday Sampler - $12.49 from Wild Rose

 This sampler is always a best-seller around the holidays. Featuring four festive scents for the bearded man, these oils will keep his beard growing thick, soft and clean. A great small gift for a friend or stocking stuffer!

Want to view more of our favorite gifts for him? Check out our board on Pinterest!