Growing and maintaining the perfect beard is about more than just trimming and combing. It’s about using the right products. Not all products are created equal. Some will have tons of fillers, artificial ingredients, preservatives, and even skin irritants added in so that the company making the balm or oil can pump out the cheapest mass market product possible while charging a high premium for it in order to maximize profit on their shareholder reports. This kind of anti-consumer product creation is great if you’re a shareholder or a CEO, but pretty bad if you are the one actually shelling out your hard earned money to buy and use the stuff. In today’s blog, we’re going to cover what you should be looking for on those beard balm and oil labels next time you’re at the supermarket or browsing online.

Ingredients To Avoid On Your Next Beard Balm or Oil Purchase

The great thing about Better Man Beard products is that our beard products are easy on your skin, free from synthetic fragrances and harsh chemicals. We’ve put together this list of things that you won't find in our products and that you should avoid when considering your next purchase.

• Synthetic Fragrances and Perfumes
  • These fragrances and perfumes are rarely tested or formulated in a way that helps promote skin health or even beard hair health. They are chemically created in a lab to put forth a certain fragrance at all costs and can be harmful to your hair or skin
• Petroleum Jelly and Mineral Oils
  • Petroleum jelly and mineral oils are just a hair’s breadth away from being actual industrial mechanical lubrication components. When used on human skin, they can clog pores and cause ingrown hairs among other things.
• Parabens and Sulfates
  • Studies have shown that parabens are powerful hormone disruptors and artificial preservatives like sulfates strip away natural skin oils
• Silicones
  • Coat your hairs in an artificial layer that prevents your hairs from taking in nutrients and moisture. Can cause brittle and split hairs.
• Artificial Colors and Dyes
  • Can stain your skin and cause irritation and breakouts
• Alcohol-Based Ingredients
  • These evaporate quickly, taking valuable moisture with them. They can also lead to dry, brittle hair and skin.

The Right Balm For You

Choosing a beard balm or oil shouldn’t require a degree in advanced chemistry. Look for products, like ours, that have clean, natural ingredients derived from whole, natural sources. After all, your face is a pretty valuable part of your body and you should be treating it with the care and thoughtfulness it deserves.

Conclusion

We hope that this beard care product ingredient guide was helpful to you. When starting your routine, Better Man Beard's kits are a one stop shop; the Spruce Beard Kit offers a refreshing scent and essential tools for daily maintenance.

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