Bald, Blind & Bearded
by Conor Johnston
Thursday, 30 March 2023
BEARD OIL:
INTRODUCTION
As a bearded man, I have researched the benefits of the use of beard care products such as beard oil, beard balm, beard shampoo and moustache wax. In this article, I am going to be discussing why beard oil is important in a bearded man’s daily grooming routine and what makes a good beard oil.
WHAT IS BEARD OIL?
Beard oil is a blend of carrier oils such as jojoba oil, almond oil, argan oil, avocado oil, castor oil and grapeseed oil, which can be incorporated with essential oils or fragrance oils such as sandle wood, tobacco, cedar wood, vanilla and eucalyptus.
Beard oil is recommended to be applied twice daily, once in the morning after washing and once at night time before bed to maximize the benefits.
BENEFITS OF USING BEARD OIL:
Using beard oil twice daily in your daily grooming routine can have many benefits to your beard health. I am now going to explain some of the main benefits that beard oil can have on the overall health and appearance of a beard.
Due to the combination of carrier oils and essential oils, the potential benefits of using beard oil are:
· Leaves facial hair soft
· Reduces beard itch
· Reduces ingrown hairs
· Moisturises the skin
· Can support hair growth
· Reduces the likelihood of split ends
· Reduce inflammation of the skin’s pores
WHAT MAKES A GOOD BEARD OIL?
It is advised to choose a beard oil which has a combination of several carrier oils as this will improve the potential benefits. If a beard oil contains only one or two carrier oils, this will still prove beneficial, however as mentioned, choosing a beard oil with several carrier oils will provide the maximum potential for improved beard health.
I have already mentioned the importance of choosing a beard oil which have several carrier oils. I am now going to choose a few carrier oils which I find to be the most beneficial and what benefits they provide.
JOJOBA OIL:
· Conditions Hair: Jojoba oil helps keep the hair soft and shiny
· Prevents Beard Dandruff: Due to the moisturising properties, jojoba oil helps eliminate dandruff and dry flaky skin.
· Protects Hair: Jojoba oil contains Vitamin E and fatty acids which helps protect the beard from the elements.
ALMOND OIL:
· Reduces Inflammation: Due to almond oils high level of fatty acid, this promotes circulation which can help reduce inflammation.
· Promotes Beard Growth: Almond oil has a high level of magnesium, which has been proven to promote healthy beard growth.
· Reduces Dryness and Itching: Due to almond oils moisturising properties, it can reduce dryness, which in turn will reduce itching and irritation.
ARGAN OIL:
· Reduces Acne: Argan oil can help reduce beard acne due to its moisturising and anti inflammatory properties which help keep the skin underneath the beard clear and clean.
· Reduces Razor Burn/Rashes: Argan oil is great for sensitive skin. It can also help prevent and soothe razor burn from shaping or trimming the beard due to the anti inflammation properties.
· Tames Hair for Easy Styling: Argan oil is great for tamin frizz and flyaways and enables beard combs and brushes to easily glide through the beard for styling.
AVACADO OIL:
· Rich in Vitamin E: The high levels of Vitamin E in avocado oil provides a high level of antioxidents that promote hair development.
· Easily Penetrate the Hair Folicle: Due to the oleic acid and monounsaturated far content present in avocado oil, this enables the oil to penetrate deep into the hair follicle which in turn can strengthen the hair, causing less probability of split ends or breakage.
· High in Protein: Avacado oil is high in Keratin which is a protein found in the hair follicle. This makes the beard stronger, longer, thicker and fuller.
CASTOR OIL:
· Maintains Pigment: Castor oil is effective in maintaining pigmint in hair. This may prevent or decrease the hair from turning grey.
GRAPESEED OIL:
· Slow Down the Production of DHT: Grapeseed oil is known to help slow down the production of DHT (Dihydrotestosterone). High levels of DHT is known to cause hair loss in males, therefore using grapeseed oil can help prevent this.
As you can see, the carrier oils mentioned have similar properties, however when combined together, they work together to maximise their benefits which makes for a healthier beard.
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