If you’ve ever tried growing a beard, you’ve no doubt been plagued by itchiness at some point. That’s because facial hair acts like a candle wick, absorbing the natural oils produced by your skin. As your beard grows, there isn’t enough oil left for your skin — which leaves it dried out, creating flakiness and irritation. If you’ve got a dry face, your beard is going to be itchy. It’s as simple as that.
So if beard itchiness is a problem for you, the solution you’re looking for is beard oil.
What is Beard Oil?
Beard oil is a specialized grooming product designed to nourish both skin and facial hair.
Contrary to popular belief, the real purpose of beard oil is NOT for the beard itself — it’s for hydrating the skin underneath. That’s why it’s so effective at relieving itchiness and discomfort. Conditioning the facial hair is a fortunate side effect.
Beard oil is typically made from a blend of carrier oils, such as almond, coconut, jojoba, or grapeseed. Often mixed with essential oils to give them pleasant scents, beard oils are perfect for soothing skin and reducing scruffiness.
Here at LATHR, we do our beard oil a little differently, though. Keep reading to find out how…
What Does Beard Oil Do?
Beard oil excels at replacing the lost natural oils your skin produces to stay healthy and comfortable. But that’s not all it's good for. It also moisturizes the facial hair, reducing the need for the beard to drain oil from your skin. Which helps prevent your skin from drying out and getting itchy.
There are plenty of benefits to adding beard oil to your grooming routine. It will help you:
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Soothe Irritation: Oil helps relieve itchiness at its source, the skin beneath the beard. Calming your inflamed skin will ensure you stay comfortable.
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Tame an Unruly Beard: Carrier oils help lock in moisture, conditioning facial hair and smoothing coarseness.
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Make Grooming Easier: A soft beard is a manageable beard. As the oil helps your facial hair get softer, it becomes easier to comb and style.
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Grow a Healthier Beard: These nourishing oils are loaded with nutrients that help your beard grow strong.
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Create Confidence: A well-kept beard looks fuller and shinier, so you can enjoy looking your absolute best.
How to Use It
Depending on the length of your beard, put about 4-8 drops in one hand, and warm it up by rubbing it together in both hands. Remember, you’re not using it on the beard itself, you’re using it underneath. So work it deep into the beard from underneath your jaw, so it finds its way to your skin. When applied this way, beard oil penetrates the hair and skin, providing moisture and essential nutrients to both. You can wipe whatever oil is left over right on top of your beard.
What Now?
Beard oil truly is the ultimate grooming essential — whether you’re growing a beard for the first time, or already rocking a full-on masterpiece. However, it isn't a miracle cure. Your beard needs to be cared for with a regular grooming routine so you stay looking and feeling your best.
Fortunately, LATHR has you covered with that. When combined with our uniquely formulated beard oils, our washes and butters are the perfect complements to ensure your beard stays healthy, clean, and comfortable.
What's so special about our beard oils?
We craft our oils using emu oil, straight from the giant birds of Australia. That’s because emu oil is one of the most, if not THE most effective anti-inflammation ingredients in the world. Which makes it a stellar choice for soothing inflamed skin caused by facial hair. Almost everyone who uses emu oil will experience a softer beard that very same day!
Available in natural scents that are as refreshing as they are masculine, our beard care products are a surefire way to ensure your beard will smell as amazing as it looks.
Take your grooming game up a notch and try one of our beard oils today!
