beard-balm

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Beard Balm

Beard balm is a mixture of ingredients that may include things such as shea butter, essential oils, carrier oils, and fragrances. Its purpose is to help keep beard hair soft and healthy, and a beard balm will generally add a little shine depending on how much is used.

Despite claims from beard companies, many beard balms do not fight dandruff. Rather, they can help with a dry face (which would be “dry scalp” when talking about the head). While dandruff and dry face both lead to flaking skin, they are each caused by different factors. For the beard, it is very likely to be dry skin.

While techniques vary, many find themselves wanting to know exactly how another person applies their balm. There are some common practices when using beard balms and oils, with one of the most important to remember being: less is more.

  1. Wash your face and beard
  2. Pat dry, the hair will be slightly damp afterward
  3. Using your thumb nail, scrape out a pea-sized amount of balm and wipe that onto your palm
  4. Rub the balm in your hands, melting it
  5. Apply to your beard hair evenly, and then shape your beard to your desired look.
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