Beard oil and Beard Balm are both popular grooming products for facial hair, but they serve slightly different purposes.
If you have a beard or are considering growing one, you may have heard of beard oil and beard balm. These grooming products are designed specifically for facial hair, but they serve slightly different purposes. Beard oil is a lightweight oil that is designed to moisturize and condition the skin and beard, while beard balm is a thicker product that can be used for styling and shaping. In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at when it's appropriate to use each product and the benefits they provide for your facial hair.
Here are 10 times when it is appropriate to use each:
When to use beard oil:
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Daily grooming: Beard oil is a great everyday grooming product that should be used regularly to keep your beard looking and feeling healthy.
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Dry skin: If you have dry or flaky skin underneath your beard, beard oil can help moisturize and soothe the skin.
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Itchiness: If your beard feels itchy, using beard oil can help alleviate the discomfort and soothe the skin.
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Thinning beard: If your beard is thinning or has bald spots, using beard oil can help promote healthy growth and nourish the hair follicles.
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After showering: After showering or washing your face, your skin and beard may feel dry. Applying beard oil can help replenish moisture and protect against environmental damage.
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After trimming: After trimming your beard, using beard oil can help soothe the skin and prevent irritation.
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During the winter months: In cold and dry weather, the skin and beard can become dehydrated. Using beard oil can help prevent dryness and flakiness.
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Before bed: Applying beard oil before bed can help moisturize your beard and skin while you sleep, promoting healthy growth and preventing breakage.
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After swimming: Chlorine and saltwater can be harsh on facial hair. Applying beard oil after swimming can help restore moisture and prevent damage.
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Before exposure to the sun: Applying beard oil before exposure to the sun can help protect your beard and skin from harmful UV rays.
Hillman Reid makes two types of Beard Oil, we produce one collection, Fragrant Vegan Beard Oils, using Fragrance Oils. Our other collection is Essential Vegan Beard Oils that uses only Essential Oils for scents. We suggest exploring the two and deciding what's best for you.
When to use beard balm:
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Styling: Beard balm is a thicker product that can be used to style and shape facial hair as opposed to our Vegan Beard Butter or Beeswax Beard Butter.
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Coarse hair: If your beard hair is thick and coarse, using beard balm can help tame and manage unruly hair.
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Long beard: If you have a long beard, using beard balm can help provide hold and prevent flyaways.
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Dry beard: If your beard feels dry, using beard balm can help moisturize and condition the hair.
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After showering: Applying beard balm after showering can help style your beard while also providing moisture.
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During windy days: Beard balm can help keep your beard in place during windy days.
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Before attending a special event: Using beard balm can help keep your beard looking groomed and styled for special occasions and don't forget to pick up a Bench made Beard Comb.
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When going out in public: If you want your beard to look its best, using beard balm can help provide hold and style.
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When working in dusty environments: Using beard balm can help protect your beard from dust and debris.
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When dealing with a patchy beard: Using beard balm can help fill in patches and provide a fuller appearance.
Hillman Reid makes two types of Beard Balm. We produce one collection, Beeswax Beard Balm, using beeswax and Fragrance Oils. Our other collection is our Vegan Beard Balm, that uses bee free candelilla wax and Essential Oils. We suggest exploring the two and deciding what's best for you.
