What Does Beard Oil Do Exactly?

January 12, 2020

Having a beard can add personality and an overall aesthetic to your style. Men have come to love having a beard with more than 55% deciding to rock one. The growth process can begin with its challenges as beardruff (dandruff but for beards), and itching is common. Thank goodness beard oil came into our lives, as it can drastically change how we feel about our beards.

What does beard oil do?

The secret to having a soft and shiny beard is by keeping your skin and hair well hydrated. Moisture and nutrients from the beard oil stimulate your hair follicles, which in turn helps with hair growth. As your beard grows in length, the natural production of sebum oil will not be enough to keep your beard as healthy as it could be. Beard oils help as they contain oils that help with softening and strengthening. While beard oil will not help with making hair magically grow; it will however, make the overall appearance of your beard feel and look better. Having a beardruff free, soft beard with no split ends is why beard oils have become so popular.

What is in beard oil?

The first thing that may come to people’s minds is the number of chemicals that must be in beard oil. However, this is not true as the best beard oils contain only the most natural ingredients. The first ingredient should be a carrier oil which dilutes the essential oils to a level that you are safely able to be put on your face. The most common types of carrier oils are jojoba and argan oil. These oils promote beard growth with their moisturizing properties. Your skin and beard will love the oils as it mimics the natural oils on your face and is easily absorbed. Essential oils add not only a great scent to your beard, but also encourage cell regeneration and relieves itchy skin. If you want a healthy, itch-free beard with no flaking; then beard oil will be a favorite to your daily routine.

Will beard oil help me grow hair in patchy spots?

If you are looking for more growth in patchy areas of your face, beard oil probably won’t do much. However, you can try taking vitamin e tablets, which will speed up beard growth or try out therapeutic grade beard oil. We have come up with a list of the best oils and products that will up your beard game at the bottom of this page.

When to apply beard oil

Depending on the length of your beard, apply a few drops on your hand and rub them together. Check out this chart to know exactly how much to use.

Less than a month of beard growth	3 to 4 drops
1-3 months beard growth	4 to 6 drops
3-12 months beard growth	6 – 10 drops
One year and over	10+ drops

Starting at the root of your beard, rub oil into your beard and skin. For better distribution throughout your beard, it is best to use a beard brush. Brushes help with oil distribution and also removes dry and dead skin cells. Apply daily after showering or cleansing, so pores and follicles are open and ready to absorb the oil.

Even if you don’t have a beard or a long one at least, it is still recommended to use beard oil. Keeping your hair follicles nice and moisturized will help your beard grow out with ease.