Skincare With a Beard: We've Got You Covered
Hello Handsome! Yes, I changed up my greeting for you. I know women aren’t the only ones who are curious about the best skincare routines, so I’m writing a message especially for you. Let’s talk about skincare with a beard.
You’ve worked hard for your beard, you groom it every day to make it perfect, but why should you sacrifice great skin for great facial hair? You shouldn’t and you don’t have to. With the right skincare routine, you can make sure you have clear, bright skin and a great beard.
Wash yourself: That’s right, washing your face twice a day is the only way to secure a clear complexion. This step is important because you don’t want oil and bacteria your face collects throughout the day to sit in your pores overnight. You can use any men’s facial wash for this step. What about my beard? I haven’t forgotten about that. You can use any gentle/natural men’s shampoo for this step. Men’s facial wash works too, but shampoo will cleanse and moisturize at the same time, just as it does for your scalp.
Exfoli-what?: Exfoliating means scrubbing dead skin cells away. Exfoliation is an extra boost to clearing out impurities from your pores, so try to do this 2-3 times per week. You can use any men’s facial scrub for this step. Remember, it’s important to get your t-zone, your forehead down your nose because it’s the most-oily section of your face. Scrub a quarter-sized amount into your beard, ensuring you get the scrub under your facial hair.
Hydrate, then hydrate again: Moisturizing your face with a men’s face lotion can keep your skin looking bright and full. You should moisturize twice a day and depending on your skin type, use the amount that works for you. It’s best to do this right after washing and exfoliating. To keep the skin under your beard moisturized, use a natural beard oil a few times per week. Luckily, your facial hair can protect the skin underneath from the elements that dry out your bare skin, so you don’t need to moisturize that as often, but remember 3-4 times per week to show it some love.
Use protection, from the sun: Using a little SPF15 or higher is the step most-often skipped, but it’s one of the most important steps. Not only does a little SPF protect your skin from the sun, but in doing so, you’re practicing a little preventative skincare because protecting your skin from the sun is going to keep you looking younger the older you get.
All eyes on you: Don’t forget about the skin under your eyes. No, it’s not part of your face that’s covered by your beard, but while we’re talking about skincare, let’s discuss some fine line prevention. Using an eye cream or serum will prevent your skin from aging faster and reduce fine lines and dark circles, brightening your face.
Your beard looks fantastic, but if your skin could use a little improvement, remember these five easy steps because it’s going to change the way you see yourself. Your skin is the largest organ and takes up 16% of your total body, so treat it well and remember when you’re grooming your beard for the day, that your skin needs some love too.
XOXO,
Tana Marie