Discover our premium range of the best beard essentials at Beardwood. From our nourishing beard oils to our conditioning balm for the beard, we’ve got the best beard kits you need to keep your beard looking its best. Crafted with organic ingredients, our top beard oils soften, style, and add a touch of shine.
Our Commonly Asked Beard Care Questions:
What should you look for in beard oil?
You should look for a beard oil without harsh chemicals. We strive to have organic all-natural ingredients that are good for you and your skin. You are looking for nourishing oils like argan, sunflower, jojoba, etc. A mixture of these oils gives the most optimized nutrition to your beard and more importantly your skin.
What is special about beard oil and balm?
Beard oil and balm serve important roles in beard grooming. Beard oil nourishes both the beard and underlying skin, reducing dryness, itchiness, and irritation while softening facial hair. It also helps in promoting healthier beard growth. Beard balm, on the other hand, offers similar moisturizing benefits but provides more control and shape to unruly beards. It tames flyaways and offers light styling hold. Both products enhance the appearance of the beard, making it look healthier and more well-groomed
Do beards really need oil?
Yes, beards do benefit from beard oil. While it’s not strictly necessary, beard oil offers several advantages that can improve the health and appearance of both your beard and the skin underneath. Here’s why:
1. **Moisturizes and Hydrates**
Beard oil helps hydrate both your facial hair and the skin beneath it. As beards grow, they draw moisture away from your skin, often leading to dryness and irritation. The oil replenishes this moisture, preventing flaky, itchy skin and beard dandruff.
2. **Tames and Softens**
Beard hair tends to be rougher and coarser than the hair on your head. Beard oil softens the hair, making it smoother and more manageable, while also reducing frizz and flyaways.
3. **Promotes Healthy Growth**
Regularly applying beard oil can promote healthier beard growth by nourishing the hair follicles and the skin. The vitamins and essential oils in many beard oils help strengthen the hair, reducing breakage and split ends.
4. **Prevents Itchiness**
As your beard grows, the skin underneath often becomes itchy due to dryness. Beard oil soothes the skin, reducing irritation and itchiness, especially during the early stages of beard growth.
5. **Adds Shine and a Pleasant Scent**
Beard oil adds a healthy, natural shine to your beard without making it look greasy. Many beard oils are also scented with essential oils, leaving your beard smelling fresh and clean.
6. **Protects the Skin**
Using beard oil can act as a barrier for your skin, helping to protect it from environmental damage, such as dryness caused by wind or cold weather.
While you don’t *have* to use beard oil, it can significantly improve the feel, appearance, and health of your beard. It's particularly useful for those with longer beards or anyone experiencing dryness and itchiness.
