Essential Oil

An essential oil is a very concentrated liquid derived from plants. In the beard spectrum of things, essential oils are “known” to be helpful for beard health and growth. While not entirely untrue, it's best to keep in mind that anti-androgens that inhibit the production of dihydrotestosterone, or DHT, should be avoided.

Unlike the name may imply, essential oils are not essential in the sense of being nutritionally required. Instead, its meaning is that the essence of the plant had been extracted to make the oil (normally through the use of steam distillation). Along that line, essential oils each have their own scents. Beyond the smell, and depending on the plant that the essence was extracted from, the oil may yield additional effects.

Essential oils can be found in a variety of products, ranging from soaps and shampoos, to beard oils.