Keeping our beard in perfect condition requires our time and dedication, in addition to the use of cosmetic products to improve it. In this case we will focus on beard oil, we will explain what it is exactly, why we have to use it and when and how to do it. Read on and your beard will thank you.
What is beard oil?
You may have seen how your barber or hairdresser applies oil to you after grooming your beard or this product in the area of the supermarket where the rest of the beard items are found. However, it is possible that you do not know very well what it is and that you still do not use it, but surely, after reading us, you will consider its use.
Beard oil is a composition made from oils that is use to keep the beard hydrated. In general, the vast majority of oils are form by the union of natural oils together with essential oils. When referring to natural oils we mean oils from almonds or jojoba, while with essential oils we mean those obtained from rosemary, cypress, lavender, cardamom…
Take a good look at the ingredients that make up the oil you are going to use.
In addition to the components that may be beneficial, if possible natural like those mention above, you shall avoid others that will not be so. The boom that has cause the number of beards among men to increase has also increase the number of products and companies dedicate to their care.
Thanks to this, today we can acquire high quality oils. The boom that has cause the number of beards among men to increase has also increase the number of products and companies dedicate to their care. Thanks to this, today we can acquire high quality oils. The boom that has cause the number of beards among men to increase has also increase the number of products and companies dedicate to their care. Thanks to this, today we can acquire high quality oils.
Types of beard oil
When buying one, you will not only have to look at the components, but many differ by their purpose. You can find oils for greater growth of the beard, oils to protect from the cold, to give greater freshness… Different products in which some characteristics prevail over others to define their main objective. If it is one of the first ones you buy, any one you use with good properties will be useful to you.
When you go deeper into this ‘world’ you will decide which one suits you best base on the characteristics of your beard. Another form of differentiation is the type of skin or hair, as occurs in normal shampoos. You can find oils for dry skin, for sensitive skin, for dry beard… or for all skin types. If you have a characteristic skin or hair type.
Why should we use oil in our beard?
We have already talk about what beard oils are made of, but… what makes them so special that you have to apply them on it. Well, here are some of the most important reasons for it.
Full hydration
The beard, as well as our entire face, is expose throughout the day to low or high temperatures depending on the time of year, to all the pollutants that exist in the air, to possible leftover food… Without the help of any product that protect it, it can be seen very deteriorated. The oil is the best product to make the beard not dry and hydrate so that the hair is stronger and shinier.
Helps to comb the beard
In the beard there are always hairs that are more ‘rebellious’ than others, they are those that we can never tame when combing. The oil helps them become more ‘tame’ and soft to handle. It will be easier to give the beard a proper shape and we will obtain the result we are looking for more easily.
Eliminates and prevents dandruff
Although we always refer to dandruff in the hair on the head, it can also appear in the beard. It is not dandruff as such, but a kind of dandruff is form from the flaking of the skin. With the use of oil it can be eliminate if it has already appear or prevent its appearance.
Protects the beard
Beard hair, just like the hair on the scalp, can also become much more brittle if left unprotect. A sign that can alert us to a beard that is too weak is that it has split ends. The oil can slow down this process and the hair will appear much firmer. This fragility can also be notice in excessive hair loss, if this worries you, apply oil on the beard and you will be able to stop this loss.
Reduces itching
If you are one of those who cannot bear the itching cause by their beard, you can try applying oil on it. Making it appear softer will also reduce the itchiness it produces. Apply a few drops of oil on the days when you feel more bother to be able to put up with it and that this inconvenience does not make you shave it and lose in a short time what have cost you so much.
Aroma favorable
The oils usually add aromas that perfume your beard and make a characteristic and pleasant smell accompany you throughout the day. Look for the oil that gives you the best aroma while maintaining its characteristics.
Read more: 5 Steps Of How To Wash a Beard
How often to apply beard oil
There is no establish time to use the oil, we will have to see how the beard responds to its continue use. For longer beards and dry hair, daily use is recommend so that the hair and the skin under it have continuous hydration. After the morning wash after waking up can be a good time to clean your beard and apply the oil.
In the most ‘stable’ beards, with skin that is always more hydrate and in which the hair is not so hard or dry, a couple of days may pass after each application of oil. However, there is no problem in establishing a daily use of oil and applying it after washing your beard. In fact, it will be favorable for you to show yourself better.
Proper way to use beard oil
The methodology with which to use the oil is simple. You just have to take into account some of the tips that we give you to achieve its maximum expression and get the most out of it. You must use it after having clean your beard, if possible with hot or warm water so that your pores are as receptive as possible to its use. After washing, thoroughly dry your entire face and make sure your beard is completely free of water, no moisture.
It will be better to use only the towel for drying, but if you are in a hurry you can use the dryer without too much heat. When your beard is completely dry, use the pipette that comes with the product to pour the amount you need on your hand. Later we will explain what amount to use according to the forcefulness of your beard.
Rub your hands together to spread the product over its entire surface so that it arrives evenly. Start applying it from the chin up, the sideburns. Insert your fingers between the beard until you reach the skin, you must be able to massage the skin for the product to carry out its function.
Once you have a complete application, use your fingers or a brush to shape your beard into the shape you want. It will be ready, in just a few minutes you can make it look like it just came out of the barbershop, in addition to being accompany by an unmistakable smell, as well as pleasant.
Quantity to use
As can be assume from the form of presentation of the vast majority of oils, their doses are quite low. They present a dropper with which to perfectly measure the amount that is use and not waste the material. Obviously, it will be necessary to take into account the length of the hair of the beard or how leafy it is.
The same amount will not be necessary for a beard of about two or three centimeters as one that reaches the chest. Of course, it is not advisable to go overboard either, otherwise, it can return to an overly oily appearance and that is not what we intend.
The ideal is to use a drop of oil for short beards, two or three for beards that have a certain length, although moderate. For large beards, it will be necessary to use between four or five drops so that the amount is sufficient to cover the entire beard. Better than passing.
Other products to achieve a perfect result
The hydration of the beard is not the only thing that we have to take into account in its maintenance, but there is much more. As we have already mention, before the oil it would be convenient to wash our beard. There are specific shampoos for this task, although some men insist on using the same one for their hair.
The hair of the beard and the head are not the same and the skin under it, much less. For this reason it is necessary to use one intend solely for beard care. Washing it should be done daily as it can accumulate residues, which no matter how small they are, go against the hygiene of the beard.
After Washing
Another Men`s Grooming product to use after washing, in addition to the beard, is the balm. The latter, for its part, does not serve to hydrate the hair but to condition it. It could be compare to the softeners or conditioners that we use on our hair and they help us to avoid tangles and make it much easier to comb it.
The beard, after the application of balm, will have a much softer appearance and, for those who have a large quantity, it will be very useful to comb and model it with the perfect shape. To apply the balm you can use the same fingers but once it has been distribute throughout the contour, it will be better to use a brush for styling.
On the other hand, we can talk about what we shall never use and the first place in the ranking will be occupy by the iron. Some men use a flat iron to straighten beard hair when it is long enough. With this, the only thing they achieve is to apply excessive heat to the beard and damage each hair in such a way that it will appear much weaker. A large part of these men resort to products to protect the beard from the heat of the straightener, but the most effective will be to avoid their use.
