We Understand Beards
Navigating the myriad of beard products and understanding why your beard needs them can be overwhelming. Here, we aim to demystify the terminology and highlight the advantages of using our products.
What sets beard oil and beard balm apart from each other?
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Beard oil and beard balm are both grooming products designed to maintain the health and appearance of your beard, but they have some key differences:
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Composition: Beard oil is primarily composed of carrier oils, such as jojoba oil, argan oil, marula oil, or caster oil. These oils are lightweight and easily absorbed by both the beard hair and the skin underneath. They provide hydration, nourishment, and shine to the beard. Some beard oils also contain essential oils for fragrance and additional benefits. Beard balm, on the other hand, typically contains a mixture of carrier oils, butters (such as shea butter or cocoa butter), and wax (usually beeswax). The addition of wax gives beard balm a thicker consistency and provides hold for styling the beard.
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Function: Beard oil is primarily used to moisturize and condition the beard hair and the skin underneath. It helps to soften the beard, reduce itchiness, and promote healthy beard growth. Beard oil also adds a subtle shine to the beard, making it look healthier and more groomed. Beard balm, on the other hand, serves multiple purposes. It moisturizes and conditions the beard and skin like beard oil, but it also provides hold and control for styling. Beard balm is ideal for taming stray hairs, shaping the beard, and maintaining a neat appearance.
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Consistency: Beard oil has a lightweight, liquid consistency that makes it easy to spread evenly throughout the beard. It absorbs quickly into the beard and skin without leaving a greasy residue. Beard balm, on the other hand, has a thicker, semi-solid consistency due to the presence of wax. It melts slightly upon contact with the skin, making it easier to work into the beard, but it retains enough structure to provide hold for styling.
In summary, beard oil is primarily focused on moisturizing and conditioning, while beard balm offers additional styling benefits along with hydration and nourishment. The choice between the two often depends on personal preference, beard length, and styling needs. Some people even use both products together, applying beard oil first for hydration and then beard balm for styling and hold.
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Why use beard oil?
Beard oil helps moisturize the skin underneath your beard, preventing dryness, itchiness, and flakiness. It also conditions the beard hair, making it softer, smoother, and more manageable. Additionally, beard oil can help reduce irritation, promote healthier beard growth, and give your beard a healthy shine.
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When to apply beard oil
It's best to use beard oil after showering or washing your face when your beard and skin are clean. Apply a few drops of beard oil to your palms, rub your hands together, and then gently massage the oil into your beard and the skin underneath. This helps to moisturize the skin, soften the beard hair, and give your beard a healthy shine. You can use beard oil daily or as needed to keep your beard and skin hydrated and healthy.
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How do I apply beard oil?
Follow these steps:
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After showering or washing your face, ensure your beard and skin are clean and slightly damp.
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Place a few drops of beard oil into the palm of your hand. Start with a small amount, typically 2-4 drops, and adjust as needed based on the length and thickness of your beard.
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Rub your palms together to evenly distribute the oil.
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Gently massage the oil into your beard, starting from the roots and working your way to the ends. Ensure that the oil reaches the skin underneath your beard as well.
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Use your fingers or a beard comb to evenly distribute the oil throughout your beard, ensuring every strand is coated.
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Style your beard as desired, using your fingers or a beard brush to smooth out any stray hairs.
Apply beard oil daily or as needed to keep your beard and skin moisturized, soft, and healthy. Adjust the amount of oil based on your beard's length and your personal preference.
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Why use beard Balm?
Beard balm is great for styling and shaping your beard, providing a light to medium hold to tame unruly hairs and keep them in place throughout the day. It also moisturizes and nourishes both your beard hair and the skin underneath, helping to prevent dryness, itchiness, and flakes. Additionally, beard balm often contains natural ingredients like shea butter and beeswax, which help condition and strengthen the beard, promoting overall beard health and appearance.
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When do I apply beard balm?
You can use beard balm after applying beard oil or on its own. It's ideal for styling and shaping your beard, providing hold and control while also moisturizing the beard and skin. Use it daily or as needed to tame unruly hairs and keep your beard looking neat and well-groomed.
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How do I apply beard balm?
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Scoop out a small amount of beard balm, typically a pea-sized amount for shorter beards and a dime-sized amount for longer beards.
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Rub the balm between your palms until it melts and becomes easier to spread.
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Gently massage the balm into your beard, starting from the roots and working your way to the ends.
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Use your fingers or a beard comb to evenly distribute the balm throughout your beard, ensuring every strand is coated.
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Shape and style your beard as desired, using your fingers or a beard brush to smooth out any stray hairs.
Adjust the amount of balm based on the length and thickness of your beard, and experiment to find the right amount for your preferences.
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