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We’re just going to say it: growing out your beard is not an excuse to be lazy. There are many reasons why people skip shaving — convenience, lack of time, sensitive skin, to name a few — but even if you’re letting your facial hair grow, it’s important to still keep things well-groomed and well, hygienic.
Part of a good grooming routine includes a good facial moisturizer, but if you have a beard, you should be reaching for a good beard oil too. Just as you would slather on the lotion for your skin each morning, you should also be hydrating your beard.
What You Need to Know About Beard Oil
Ingredients: The latest beard oils are all made from natural ingredients (think shea butter, jojoba oil and beeswax) that help to nourish your beard and skin. Some of the picks on our list contain Moroccan Argan oil too — one of the most popular and sought-after ingredients in skincare because of its moisturizing properties and silky smooth texture.
How to Use: Pour a few drops of the oil into the palms of your hands and between your fingers. Then slowly rub the product into your beard, making sure you work it all the way down to the skin. The best beard oils are lightweight and non-greasy, so they won’t weigh down your beard or leave a sticky residue.
Benefits: The best beard oils help to keep your beards soft, smooth and moisturized, and they’ll help condition your skin too. Most importantly, a good beard oil helps to keep your facial hair manageable. Ever try combing — or worse, running your fingers — through a coarse, unruly beard? It’s not long before you get tangled up in thick knots of hair that are brittle to the touch. Dry, damaged hair doesn’t look good on the top of your head — it won’t look good on your beard either. The best beard oils condition your beard, to eliminate knots, and help restore luster and shine.
A high-quality beard oil also helps to tame frizziness, especially if your beard tends to grow outwards, rather than vertically or straight down. Apply the beard oil to the strands of hair, then slowly comb them down. Have a shorter beard, stubble or a mustache? The best beard oils are versatile enough to be used on any style, helping to condition and control your facial hair.
