Caring for your beard - naturally!

With the rise of fashionable beards comes a rise in beard care products. You've started growing your beard and you're loving it. You want to take care of it, but how? What products do you need to have a thick, lustrous beard? Let’s start with the basics, caring for your beard naturally. 

Why choose natural beard products?

When you think of grooming products, you might picture the manly scents of beard balms and oils, or maybe a bottle of shampoo with a brand name like "Muscle Man." But natural grooming products are better for sensitive skin and the environment.

Natural grooming products aren't just made out of all natural ingredients - they're also free from chemical preservatives and artificial colours that can irritate sensitive skin. If your skin is prone to breakouts or dryness, try switching out your usual face cleanser or shaving cream for a natural version instead. You'll notice an immediate difference in how soft and smooth your face feels after using one!

As far as the environment goes, chemical ingredients in many common cosmetics can harm wildlife when they get sent down drains during showering or rinsing off post shave applications (the same goes for things like toothpastes). When you switch to natural alternatives made with natural and organic ingredients, you'll be doing something good for animals by reducing their exposure to harmful chemicals too!

What is beard oil?

A beard oil is a great way to condition your beard and skin. It doesn't matter if you have a short or long beard, or even if you've got one at all - it's still worth it! The oil will help with growth and itchiness because it moisturises both your skin and hair follicles - the skin below them and the roots of your hair. Beard oils are made using a variety of carrier oils (the main ingredient) such as jojoba oil, almond oil and argan oil to name a few. These carrier oils are blended with essential oils that not only make your beard more manageable but also provide nutrients for healthier growth. They usually have a pleasant scent too!

Why should I use beard oil?

Beard oil can be used in many ways:

1. To treat dandruff
2. As an aftershave oil
3. As a hot cloth cleanser
4. As a pre shave oil for shaving
5. To condition the skin underneath
6. To add shine and improve appearance
7. To keep your beard soft and tangle free
8. To help promote healthy growth of facial hair
9. As a base for applying other products such as balm or wax

How do I apply beard oil?

Apply one or two drops into palm of hand; rub hands together; apply evenly throughout entire face area (neck included) until completely absorbed into skin/hair follicles.

We recommend that you apply beard oil in the morning after washing your face and before applying any other products such as balm or wax. You can also use this product at night before going to bed for maximum results. When using, it's important that you make sure the skin under your beard is completely dry before applying oil – otherwise it won't absorb properly.

Do you shampoo a beard?

Do you wash the hair on your head? Is your beard hair? Well, yes! You should wash your beard a couple of times a week to keep it clean and well maintained. So, can you just use regular shampoo on your beard? Unfortunately not. You see, beard hair is very course and has a tendency to dry out. If you’re trying to grow your beard but keep getting split ends and fizziness, you need to know these beard shampoo benefits. Regular shampoo cleans the hair by reducing sebum, the natural oil produced by the hair follicle. Beard hair is coarser than the hair on your head, so it needs all the oil it can get to prevent damage. Beard shampoo cleans and conditions the hair but doesn’t strip the natural oils, preventing your beard from becoming an untameable beast. 

How to moisturise a beard?

Longer beards tend to dry out more than shorter lengths, leading to frizz, split ends and dry skin. As well as using a beard shampoo to protect the natural oils, applying a beard oil for men helps to lock in the moisture and smooth down any frizz, while moisturising the skin underneath, eliminating the itch and preventing dry flakes. Regularly using a beard oil helps to promote healthier growing conditions by strengthening the hair and follicles and preventing split ends. A beard oil also helps to soften the beard, a nice surprise for your partner and a great way to avoid pash rash!

Can you take natural supplements for beard growth?

Hair growth supplements may help to grow your beard faster. Nutrients that are needed in good amounts for hair growth include silica, biotin, zinc, iron, b-group vitamins and protein. You need enough of these nutrients in your diet to support healthy hair growth, and if your diet is lacking you may find that your hair grows much slower, is more prone to breakage and may appear a little lacklustre. 

Best beard oil for hair growth

If you’re wondering where to get beard oil, well you’ve come to the right place! At Sassy Organics, we have everything you need for natural beard products every bearded man will love. Black Chicken Remedies Men’s Natural Beard Oil is, according to some of our customers, the best beard oil in Australia. We love this beard oil because it is 100% natural, containing hydrating oils and therapeutic essential oils, providing antibacterial and anti fungal properties for a healthy, clean and fresh beard. The natural essential oils also make this beard oil smell amazing, while taming frizz, moisturising the skin and nourishing the hair follicles. Some of our other very popular beard oils brands includes Native Man and The Australian Natural Soap Company. If you’re searching for beard gifts for him, that special someone or maybe your hipster brother, why not opt for a natural beard care pack, containing essential beard products.

Consider switching to a safety razor

By now, we know how much your love your beard and how much you want to grow it and take care of it. But, even so, your beard will need shaping and trimming from time to time. If you're looking for an alternative to disposable razors, consider using a safety razor. Safety razors typically come with two different blades: one for regular use, and another for sensitive skin. The reason why this is important is that cheap disposable razors have blades with a chemical coating (in order to make them easier and more comfortable to shave with), which can lead to irritation and burns on sensitive skin types.

The other benefit of switching over to safety razors is that they cost much less than their disposable counterparts. This means that once you invest in your new safety razor, you won't have to pay extra money every month! Furthermore, the double edged razor blades of most safety razors can be used up to 5 times before being replaced - meaning if you don't mind doing some handy work around the house between shaves (like sharpening pencils or cutting string), then it's possible for even someone with very little money left each month after buying groceries could still afford all their grooming needs without having lots left over at the end of every pay check! For folks who like recycling things like these old school style shaving tools help reduce waste by allowing us all avoid throwing away things we may otherwise not reuse again (and again).

Take care with your razor!

If you're shaving with a blade, make sure it's sharp! A dull blade can cause razor burn and ingrown hairs, which will make your skin feel rough and bumpy.

To avoid ingrown hairs, shave with the grain - not against it. That means starting at your neck and shaving upward in one long stroke (going against the direction of hair growth) until you reach your chin, then shaving downward in one long stroke back toward your neck. You should also use a good shaving cream or gel to soften up your whiskers before applying pressure on your face with the razor. Rinse off all traces of foam or gel before drying off with a towel and continue with all other steps above!

Don't press too hard on any part of your face while shaving; this could cause irritation due to friction between skin cells rubbing together as opposed to being sliced by a sharp blade like they should be doing instead :) Lastly: Don't overdo it! Shaving daily may seem like it'll help minimize stubble build up faster but actually leads to irritated follicles that cause more visible facial hair growth when left alone for longer periods between shaves.

Final thoughts

If you’re wondering how to take care of your beard, we hope we’ve given you some helpful tips. Even if natural grooming products aren’t for you, there are many ways to keep your face clean and healthy. But if you want a more eco friendly option that won’t irritate sensitive skin or dry out your face, then we encourage you to consider switching over!

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