Newbies always ask; What's the Proper Hygiene and Beard Care?
A question that is always asked and one that prevents a lot of good dads from grow a great beard.
The first and most important step is: Keep your face and beard clean to prevent oil, dirt, and bacteria buildup. Try the following to keep your beard from itching:
- Bathe or shower regularly, at least once a day or every other day.
- Even if you don’t bathe, wash your beard with warm water every day.
- Use a face or beard wash that’s specifically meant for beard care.
- Use beard oils with jojoba or argan oil to keep your beard hair naturally oily.
- Do a patch test when using a new beard oil or conditioner, as some products are comedogenic and may lead to acne breakouts.
- Limit the length of your showers or baths, and avoid extremely hot water.
- Each time you shave or trim your beard, use a natural aftershave wash or lotion, such as one containing tea tree oil or aloe vera. Avoid products that contain too many harsh, synthetic chemicals.
When you first grow out a beard, if possible, try to avoid shaving or trimming to give your hair time to grow out beyond the follicles, which can prevent irritation and skin or follicle damage.
To avoid ingrown hairs, the best option may be to let the beard grow.
Shaving tips
Here are some tips from the American Academy of Dermatology on how to shave properly. They can help minimize the issues of itch:
- Wet the skin and hair before shaving to soften it.
- Apply shaving cream or gel. A product for sensitive skin is good for dry skin.
- Follow the direction the hair grows when shaving.
- Rinse after each swipe with the razor.
In addition, change your razor or blades after every five to seven shaves, and store in a dry area.
Make sure you check out out the SuperDad Beard Oils and the SuperDad Beard Balms Collections to get the best care for your beard.