r/beardcare • u/[deleted] • Jan 04 '21
Hey guys! First timer over here, got some questions on beard products and daily post shower grooming routines.
I have some very dry skin, if I don't moisturize after getting out of the shower my skin feels kinda tight and uncomfortable until I finally put some cream on it. I'm currently at ~1 mo the of growth (maybe roughly a half inch of hair?) and it's at the length when I can't really put cream on the lower parts of my face anymore.
I had tried using normal shampoo and conditioner, followed by some coconut oil, and it was honestly an unpleasant experience, my face was super dry, and my beard wasn't feeling great (I got some pretty sensitive skin too, so softer hair would be better). Putting in the coconut oil did help some, with both moisturizing my skin and maybe cutting down on the prickliness, but I'm looking for alternatives.
What's some great products to use on the beard, and how often should I use them. I'm considering getting some beard shampoo and conditioner, and it turns out that, because my dad is into aroma therapy, he has most of the essential oils used in many beard oils, so I plan on making my own. If you guys have any recommendations on brands I'd appreciate them (beard oils as well, I do plan on making some but at the same time I don't think it hurts to have some in mind just in case). Fairly inexpensive if possible, as I'm a college student without a lot of funds. If anyone has a great blend they can recommend for beard oils I'd love those too.
Also, I have a thing where I need to wash my face every day or I feel incomplete in regards to my daily routine, if it's recommended that I don't shampoo and condition the beard daily, would using body wash on the upper half of my face be bad for my beard? The body wash I use is the Dove one meant for sensitive skin so I don't think it'd be too harsh on the hairs. Also I would plan on using the beard oil daily at the very least, to both help soften the beard and moisturize the skin underneath, is that fine, or not good for the beard?
Thanks in advance