When do you need beard oil?
If you are to believe your barber or the various beard brands, you should always apply beard oil to your beard. The more, the better. That is, of course, partly nonsense. We regularly receive questions from our customers with beards: 'What do I really need for my beard?' It's also quite confusing because there is so much choice of different beard products, such as beard oil, beard balm, beard conditioner, etc..
You use beard oil for 2 things:
- caring for the beard and the skin underneath the beard;
- styling the beard.
The skin under the beard can definitely irritate a little at first, such as red spots, itching, and a flaky dry skin. Beard oil helps prevent this a little. If you have a dry or frizzy beard, you will also benefit greatly from an oil. A little bit helps to reduce frizz. You can better keep your beard in check and style it. Your beard also gets a natural fresh shine. The beard only becomes more and more beautiful. Do you have a nice long and full beard? Then use beard oil, possibly in combination with beard balm. Just be careful not to use too much beard oil. Your skin acts like a 'sponge'. Too much oil is not absorbed by the skin and sticks too much to your skin. And we don’t want that.
What are the ingredients of beard oil?
All beard oils consist of a mix of various essential plant oils. The scent of the product is determined by the addition of a blend of fragrant essential oils or a ready-made perfume oil. These perfume oils (parfum or fragrances) usually consist of synthetic fragrance substances. Popular and widely used essential oils include Sandalwood, Lavender, Mint, and Eucalyptus.
We do not intend to provide a complete list here. The overview consists of the most common and important ingredients.
Argan oil
Argan oil (Argania spinosa) comes from the fruits of the Argania spinosa tree. Argan oil contains plenty of fatty acids, antioxidants, and vitamin E. It is well absorbed by the beard hairs, making them softer. It also provides a protective layer on the hairs. The vitamin E (tocopherol) stimulates the skin's healing ability. This prevents skin irritations under your beard.
Jojoba oil
Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) oil is extracted from the seeds of the Simmondsia chinensis plant. It contains many antioxidants and vitamin E. It has a moisturizing effect, is easily absorbed by the skin, and promotes a silky smooth skin. The chemical composition closely resembles the sebum of our skin. Jojoba oil is also added to beard oil to make it last longer.
Grapeseed oil
Grapeseed oil (Vitis vinifera) contains omega acids and antioxidants, such as vitamin E. It is a light oil and is quickly absorbed by the skin. This keeps the skin soft and supple. It helps to slow down skin aging.
Almond oil
Almond oil (Prunus dulcis) is widely used in beard oil. It is packed with unsaturated fatty acids, vitamin E, proteins, and various minerals, such as magnesium, sodium, and phosphorus. It regulates the moisture content of the skin and reduces skin irritations, such as dry or flaky skin.
Peach Kernel Oil
Peach kernel oil (Prunus persica) is a light, thin oil that contains many unsaturated fatty acids, such as linoleic acid. This oil is quickly absorbed by the skin and makes the skin feel nice and soft.
Castor Oil
Castor oil is made from the fruit of the castor bean plant (Ricinus communis). This oil has been used since ancient times for many medicinal and skincare applications. It contains ricinoleic acid (omega-9 fatty acid), omega-6 fatty acids, and vitamin E. It attracts water and retains it, providing strong moisturizing and nourishing effects. Castor oil makes beard hair softer, reducing breakage or damage. It supports natural hair growth and adds shine and volume. Your beard will shine beautifully and become fuller and fuller.
Bergamot Oil
Bergamot oil comes from the citrus fruit Citrus bergamia. Bergamot oil is widely used as a fragrance oil in perfumes. It has a distinctive citrus scent and is therefore also frequently used in beard oils.
Sandalwood Oil
Sandalwood oil is extracted from the wood of the Santalum album tree. Sandalwood oil is commonly used as a fragrance oil in perfumes. It is often added to beard oil to give the oil a delightful woody and masculine scent.
Flaxseed Oil
Flaxseed oil is derived from the seeds of flax (Linum usitatissimum). Flaxseed contains omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, vitamins B1 and B2, magnesium, potassium, zinc, and calcium.
Avocado Oil
Avocado oil (Persea gratissima) also contains a whole mix of vitamins: A, E, and D. There’s something for everyone. The palmitic acid in this oil provides super soft skin under your beard. It is extremely suitable for dry, sensitive, and flaky skin.
