If you are the owner of a stylish beard or are just going to join the ranks of "bearded men," you will certainly need our advice on growing a beard and further caring for it. Beard oil is a versatile care product that is simply indispensable for the owner of gorgeous facial hair. What types it is, how to choose the right oil and how to use it - read on.
Thick and lush beards have been in fashion for years. This is a great way to highlight your masculinity and personality. It doesn't take much time and knowledge to grow a beard. But if you want your beard to be stylish, well-groomed, and neat, you cannot do without daily grooming.
What is Beard Oil?
Beard oil is a cosmetic product that consists of a mixture of various oils and extracts. Some of its components aim to enhance the growth of facial hair, and some are aimed at improving the appearance.
What Does Beard Oil Do?
There are several tasks in beard oil that it does an excellent job. In particular:
- nourishes and moisturizes the beard;
- softens the stubble on the face;
- gives a healthy shine;
- makes combing easier;
- has a positive effect on hair density;
- eliminates irritation and dryness of the skin;
- heals and nourishes the skin;
- makes it easier to style the beard;
- gives a pleasant and long-lasting aroma.
One of the advantages of beard oil is that it penetrates deep into the top layer of your skin and nourishes your hair to the root, not just the ends.
What is in Beard Oil?
As a rule, good beard oil can contain castor, linseed, sea buckthorn, argan, coconut, almond oil, wheat germ oil, macadamia oil, rosemary extract, and other useful components that have nutritious, moisturizing, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antifungal properties.
Regular use of beard oil softens and soothes the skin and restores its elasticity. Also, this tool helps to accelerate cell regeneration and relieves peeling. Also, beard oil can prevent acne.
If the composition contains an extract of ginger or red pepper, then this agent has a "warming" effect that can accelerate hair growth.
Beard Growth Oil: What is it for?
Most often, this oil contains ginger extract and hot red pepper. These components improve metabolism and hair growth and activate the work of "dormant" bulbs, leading to new hairs. The beard becomes thicker and more uniform. It grows back faster. Also, the use of such oil is relevant in problem areas. And you can not be afraid of unpleasant sensations from the action of red pepper. They will not be, since together with it, the beard oils for growth must include components that soften and moisturize the face's skin. They relieve irritation and itching that often accompanies the initial stage of growing a beard and heal small wounds.
Rules For Applying Beard Oil
First of all, remember: the oil should only be applied to clean skin and beard, so it is recommended that you wash your beard with your regular shampoo first. Three to five drops of oil are enough for one application. Massage and pat it onto the skin along with the beard and directly onto the scalp. Use a comb to apply oil along the entire length of your beard, from root to tip, and smooth out loose, stubborn hairs. The oil must be used every day to achieve the desired effect. It is best to do this in the morning while washing your face. To enhance the result, you can apply the oil two to three times a day. This is important: if you have sensitive skin and are prone to allergic reactions, do not forget to do the oil sensitivity test on a small area of skin at the bend of your elbow.
Correct oil Application Procedure
If you have a beard, you are well aware that the content of such a work of art requires special attention and a lot of time. The use of beard oil also needs to be taken seriously.
Basic Rules for Feeding Beard Oil
Please don't overdo it with proportions. Excess oil will make your beard oily and not aesthetically pleasing.
When starting to use oils, stick to the application schedule. From situation to situation, moisturizing the beard will not have the desired effect. Such care will be entirely useless. You will be wasting money on care products.
Do not apply oil to dirty hair. Accumulated dust and dirt in the beard can inflame the pores.
Do not mix or apply all of the beard products from different manufacturers. They may not be combined.
Be wary of using oils if your beard is colored. The natural ingredients in the care product can affect the shade of the hair color.
When applying the oil, experts recommend doing a little beard massage. This allows you to increase its blood supply, increase hair growth, and assimilate the oil's maximum amount of essential elements and vitamins.
It is good if your home cosmetic bag contains several different oils, each of which is useful in its way. Alternating them between seasons and beard haircuts, you can always provide maximum hair care. At the same time, a mustache and beard will look like after leaving a chic salon.
How to Use Beard Oil?
Let's take a quick walk through the steps to take before, during, and after applying beard oil.
Take a shower or wash your beard. This is important because the hair on your face should be clean. Shampoo, soap, or beard gel is ideal for this. After that, dry your beard well with a towel.
Use oil when the beard is clean and a little damp. This will maximize the effect.
Take a shower or wash your beard before applying the oil.
Apply a few drops of oil to palms. If you have a short beard, 2-3 drops are enough. If you have a long beard, you can mix 3 to 4 drops of oil with beard balm. Rub the oil in your palms until it warms up.
Rub heated oil into your beard. Apply oil from roots to ends. Don't ignore your facial skin either. It should be massaged in a circular motion. Don't be too lazy to pull your beard. This can be done with your fingers or with a comb.
Give your beard half an hour of rest. This will be enough for the oil to penetrate not only into the pores and follicles but also to nourish your beard and facial skin. At the end of the time, the beard can be lightly wiped off with a dry towel to remove excess oil.
Give your beard 30 minutes of rest to absorb the oil.
Feel free to use the same comb you used to pull your beard when applying the oil. Combing will help tidy up the hair on the face and give it thickness and distribute the remaining beard oil along its entire length. Comb the beard and the contributions of it.
