Beard Care Essentials: Oil vs. Balm

24 Oct

Beard Oil

Beard oil is a timeless classic. Throughout history, men have turned to oils to nourish their beards, proving it's no fleeting trend but a trusted tradition.

It is is a lightweight, oil-based moisturizer for your beard. It's effortlessly applied across your entire beard and mainly consists of carrier oils and essential oils.

Carrier oils do the heavy lifting, conditioning, moisturizing, and softening your skin and beard. Essential oils, on the other hand, offer fragrance and often possess anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, enhancing the pleasure of using beard oil.

Deva Beard Oil, for instance, combines Jojoba, Coconut, and Argan Oil. It's fast-absorbing, leaving no greasy residue, making it an excellent choice for beards of all sizes, especially for those in the early stages of growth, soothing the itch.

Pro Tip: Boar's hair beard brushes not only clean and exfoliate but also evenly distribute the oil throughout your beard, mimicking human hair.

Beard Balm

When it comes to beard balm, it's the rising star of beard care. Beard balms are designed to be thicker than oils, with ingredients like Shea Butter, Beeswax and carrier oils. Check out our Deva Beard Balm here.

This thicker texture creates a slow-release, leave-in conditioning effect, ideal for medium to long beards, where sebum can struggle to reach the ends. It also helps tame unruly beard hairs and flyaways.

Now, the big question: Beard oil or balm? It depends on several factors.

Short Beard (1”–3”): Beard Oil is sufficient for hydration without greasiness.
Medium to Long Beards (3”–12”+): Use both Beard Oil and Beard Balm for maximum moisture.
Patchy Beards: Utility Balm can make it appear fuller.
Thin, Straight Beards: Go for Beard Oil to maintain volume.
Coarse, Curly Beards: Both Beard Oil and Balm will keep your beard moisturized.
Grey and White Beards: Beard Oil and Balm combat dryness.

Benefits of Beard Balm and Oil:

Both products restore sebum, your skin's natural oil, and provide essential vitamins and nutrients. They make your beard healthier, softer, and better smelling, combating the dryness caused by detergents in common grooming products.

A well-groomed beard speaks volumes, so whether you choose oil, balm, or both, keeping your beard happy has never been easier.

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