The facial skin under a beard is at an increased risk of clogged pores and other skin conditions. When you do not properly clean and care for the skin under your beard, you can experience dry, itchy, and flaky skin.
Many men find it difficult to properly their face under their beards. With the right supplies, you can clean both your beard and facial skin in five easy steps.
Beard Cleaning Supplies
Men often use beard oil and other products to keep their beards in great shape. While these products work wonders for beards, they contribute to oily, clogged pores when the skin is not cleaned properly. This step-by-step guide helps you cleanse your skin while showering.
Washcloth
A hot washcloth is used during the first step to soften the beard and open up your pores.
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Loofah
A loofah is used to exfoliate your skin.
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Natural Exfoliant
An all-natural exfoliant is used with the loofah to better exfoliate your facial skin.
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Facial Cleanser
A facial cleanser is used to thoroughly cleanse the skin after exfoliating.
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Shampoo
The shampoo is used to wash your beard. When growing a sizable beard, experts suggest treating your face as if it were your scalp. Choose a high-quality shampoo, preferably a natural product, that is best for sensitive skin.
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Conditioner
A high-quality conditioner, preferably an all-natural product, is used on your beard, too.
- It helps to nourish, detangle, smooth the hair cuticle and seal in moisture
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Moisturizer
Moisturizer is used to nourish the skin under your beard and fight dryness.
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- Water gel face moisturizer absorbs quickly like a gel, but provides long-lasting & intense moisturizing power of a face cream to boost skin's hydration level & lock it in all day. It delivers 4x hydration for quenched, dewy skin (vs. untreated skin)
- Suitable for daily use, apply the hydrating water gel moisturizer to face & neck after cleansing as a part of your daily skincare routine to instantly quench dry skin & keep it looking smooth, supple, & hydrated day after day
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Towel
A towel is used to dry your face before applying an all-natural moisturizer.
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- Measures 30 by 56 inches
How To Clean Facial Skin Under Beard
Beards naturally trap oil and other gunk, dirt, and debris, which can affect your skin health. Beard maintenance is key to handling this problem. Thankfully, there is a quick five-step process to help you keep your facial skin looking and feeling its best, all while keeping that beard in the best shape, too.
Step One: Steam Skin Using Hot Washcloth
Wet a washcloth with hot water. Place the hot washcloth over your face to steam your face, cleanse your beard, soften your skin, and open your pores. Doing this step first primes both your beard and facial skin for the rest of the process.
- Pro Tip: Experts suggest doing this twice daily, once as you are getting ready in the morning and once at bedtime.
Step Two: Exfoliate Facial Skin Using Loofah
Apply a natural exfoliant to a loofah and scrub in a circular motion to exfoliate the facial skin underneath your beard. Beard hairs have been softened and pores have opened; now dead skin can be sloughed away with a loofah and exfoliant.
- Pro Tip: Exfoliating more often is necessary since you are not shaving. Experts suggest men with beards exfoliate 2-3 times a week.
Step Three: Use Gentle Facial Cleanser
Use a gentle facial cleanser to wash away impurities and give your skin that squeaky-clean feel. An all-natural facial cleanser is best. Rinse your face thoroughly afterward.
- Pro Tip: Use your fingers to work the cleanser down into your beard so it can penetrate your facial skin.
Step Four: Shampoo and Condition Beard
Use shampoo and conditioner on your beard the same way you would wash your hair and cleanse your scalp. Use all-natural, gentle products that are designed to keep hair and skin moist and reduce irritation.
- Pro Tip: Shampooing and conditioning your beard often can cause it to dry out more quickly. Experts recommend washing your beard 2-3 times a week.
Step Five: Dry Face & Use Moisturizer
Dry your face using a towel and then moisturize your facial skin. Use your fingers to work the moisturizer down to the skin under your beard. A moisturizer will keep your skin soft, supple, and hydrated.
- Pro Tip: A good all-natural moisturizer can be used as a substitute for beard oil. Eliminating beard oil makes everything easier on you.
Final Thoughts
Trapped oil and gunk can clog your pores. You must wash your beard and facial skin regularly. Thankfully, our step-by-step process for maintaining a beautiful beard and healthy facial skin is easy to follow and work into your daily routine.
FAQ: Cleaning Facial Skin Under Your Beard
What men often use to moisturize their beards is part of the underlying problem. Beard oil makes your beard do good, but it is not good for your skin underneath. Using an all-natural moisturizer in place of beard oil is key to a good looking beard and healthy skin.
What happens if you get acne under your beard?
If you notice acne under your beard, use topical acne medication. Acne can occur for a variety of reasons; however, regularly carrying out the step-by-step process described above can help minimize your chances of acne developing on the facial skin underneath your beard.
Do bacteria grow in beards?
Yes, bacteria can grow in beards and cause infections and inflammatory issues when your beard and skin are not cleaned properly.
Are beards unhygienic?
While extra care and maintenance are required, beards are not considered unhygienic. In fact, beards have a number of benefits, including protecting your skin from harmful UV rays.
What does ringworm look like?
Ringworm is a fungal condition that can develop on the skin underneath your beard. Ringworm causes scaly patches ranging from pink to red to develop on the skin. These circular patches can be between one and five inches in diameter.
Are there all-natural beard oils available?
Instead of substituting an all-natural moisturizer for your synthetic beard oil, you can opt for all-natural beard oil. Two popular choices are jojoba oil and argan oil. Both of these natural oils keep your beard sufficiently moisturized while maintaining healthy and beautiful skin underneath.
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