Beard Wash? Bar Soap? Body Wash?
Which of these will work? 

With so many options on the market, it can seem like a chore to know which one is best for you. Washing your beard is just as important as washing your body, and the hair on your head, and using a proper beard wash is critical!

Here are the 5 Things You Need to Know About Washing Your Beard:

1. Bar Soaps & Body Washes: Will these work on your beard?
2. Regular Shampoo: Can you use it on a beard?
3. Does Beard Wash Really Makes A Difference?
4. How Often Should You Use Beard Wash?
5. How to Eliminate Beard Itch, Irritation and Flakes?

1. Bar Soaps & Body Washes: Will these work on your beard?

Bar soaps and body washes are intended for your body, so they offer a much harsher clean. This is great when scrubbing the grime off your body from a long days work, but if used on your face it will dry out your skin and beard leading to dry, itchy, flaky skin, split ends and unhealthy growth. If bar soap is all you have available and your beard is in desperate need of a cleaning, use a light amount and make sure to rinse thoroughly. Applying a good amount of beard oil and depending on length, beard butter, is absolutely critical as to not allow your beard to dry out too much causing irreversible damage. Related: Learn more about beard butter

2. Regular Shampoo: Can you use it on a beard?

The hair on your head is very different than the hair on your face. Most regular shampoo strips the natural oils from your hair so your hair doesn't look greasy or oily. This is why you should avoid using on your beard! Yes, this is a better option than a bar soap or body wash however regular shampoo can easily cause your skin underneath your beard to become dry, leading to beard itch and dandruff. Do you struggle with dry, itchy skin, or beard dandruff? A top beard oil will fix this and is critical no matter what shampoo you use as it will keep the skin under your beard healthy and moisturized.

3. Does Beard Wash Really Makes A Difference?

A good beard wash is designed specifically with your beard in mind. It will offer a cleanse that is soft enough for your face but has the capabilities to handle the thicker, more dense beard hairs. It won't strip as much of the sebum (natural face) oils away and will require less oil and products after It won't strip as much of the sebum (natural face) oils away and will require less oil and products after a shower to keep it moisturized and healthy. This will result in time and money saved in the long run, plus a healthier, better looking and softer beard!

4. How Often Should You Use Beard Wash?

Using a high-quality beard wash allows you to wash your beard daily without damaging your skin or beard! This also depends on how dirty you get so use some common sense here. If you work indoors and don't get outside much, you may not need to wash every day. If you work indoors and don't get outside much, you may not need to wash every day. For those of you who really want to go the extra mile, make sure you wash your beard with cold to warm water if you like hot showers, try to avoid hot water from spraying directly on your beard as high heat can damage the hair cuticles.

5. How to Eliminate Beard Itch, Irritation and Flakes?

We’ve all heard the complaints about irritation when growing out a beard, and most of us have experienced this first-hand. Dry, itchy and flaky skin starts with how you wash and moisturize your skin and beard. Beard oil will go help reduce skin irritation, but sometimes it's not enough to completely solve the problem, especially if you have naturally dry skin or skin conditions like eczema. That's why we recommend following a simple, 3-step beard care routine:

1. Wash your beard daily with a high-quality beard wash.
2. Apply beard oil directly to the skin after washing.
3. Apply butter to your beard to moisturize, condition and style.

Following this 3-step routine every day guarantees your beard is always clean, your skin is healthy and your beard is soft and conditioned daily.