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The Journey To Clear And Healthy Skin: A Quick Guide For Men With Beard

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People often see a beard as an indicator of low maintenance. But men who have a beard can tell you that it is not the case. While half of their face is covered up with hair, it does not mean that the skin underneath can be ignored. Growing a beard comes with its own set of concerns. If you ignore the skin underneath your beard then problems like dryness, itching and even beard dandruff can take place. So, in order to have a healthy and well-groomed beard, it is important to build a grooming routine that not only nourishes the beard but also takes care of the skin beneath and around it.

After all, that’s the same skin that houses your facial hair follicles, so keeping it healthy will benefit hair growth. Plus, if and when you do shave, you want to make sure the skin under there looks as firm and youthful as ever, so don’t ignore it just because it’s covered up.

But any guy with a bushy beard knows how hard it can be to hydrate the skin underneath with a regular cream or gel moisturizer. It clumps up and rarely reaches the skin. Your whiskers seem to be sabotaging the effort. Luckily, there are a few simple adjustments that can be made to enjoy the benefits of a full skincare routine.

But before you do that, it is important to understand your skin type. Self-awareness is the first step towards treating your skin right. So identify if you have oily skin, dry skin or have a combination skin. This knowledge will help lay the foundation for tailored skin care that will cater to your specific needs. 

Here is a list of things that you can do to stay on top of your facial hair and skin health:

  • Face wash is a must

It doesn’t matter whether you stay at home all day or travel outside. It is important to properly clean your face and beard every day. This will remove the impurities and dirt that accumulate on the face. It is important to invest in a Face Wash that matches your skin type. This will keep the skin barrier intact and your beard and the skin underneath will remain clean.

Never use harsh soaps to wash your face or beard, as it will severely dry it out, causing both to look dry and weathered.

  • Exfoliation is important

    Most men do not know or care about this step but it is critical for maintaining healthy skin. Scrubbing away dead skin cells and other impurities on your skin will not only make your skin look better, but will also soften your beard. You should exfoliate your skin 1 to 3 times a week, depending on your skin type. Dry/sensitive skin should be scrubbed less, while oily skin scrubbed more.

After washing your face, gently rub a quarter-sized amount of face scrub all over your skin and beard. Focus on the forehead and nose region, while also making sure to really let the scrub get under your beard to reach the skin underneath.

If you plan on shaving around your beard, use a men’s scrub first on the shave area to loosen up the hair for a cleaner shave.

After using the scrub, rinse with cool water to remove excess scrub left on the face and then pat dry.

Moisturise to stay hydrated
Another step that men do not take seriously. It is important to put a good moisturizer on your face after washing and scrubbing. Make sure that you cover the entire face.
Do invest in a good beard oil as well. Beard oil easily reaches the skin under the beard, absorbs just as simply, and also hydrates the whiskers themselves. This strengthens and softens them, to prevent breakage and itching.

If you are not using any beard oil, then you can also try to put some on the skin that is beneath your beard. This will make your skin soft and hydrated.

  • Invest in good grooming products

If you have a beard and love to style it then you know the importance of having a good and versatile set of tools by your side. Investing in the Best Trimmers for Men will not only help in shaping and grooming but will also protect the skin underneath. The best ones will not tug on your skin or cause any skin irritation. This will also help in maintaining good skin health.

Additionally, regularly trimming and combing your beard daily will train any stubborn hairs to grow in the right direction. Start by combing the beard from the bottom and coming upwards and outward. Begin at the neck and work towards the cheeks and chin. By combing this way, you separate all the facial hair so that your beard appears fuller.

  • Do not forget the sunscreen

    It is important to protect your face from the harmful UV rays. You must choose a beard-friendly sunscreen with the right SPF strength to prevent  sun damage and premature aging.

    Additionally, it is also important to eat the right foods to maintain glowing skin. After all, your skin is a reflection of your internal health. So load up on protein, fat, and vitamins B5, B3, and B9. Eating things like lean meats, nuts, egg yolks, milk, and plenty of leafy greens will give you healthy facial hair to work with.

    Just follow these simple and effective steps and we are sure that you will have good and healthy skin! 

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