Von Sander - The Beardmen Are you bothered by an itchy beard? It’s part of wearing a beard and it’s definitely not pleasant. Itchy beard hair can have several causes, but most men suffer from it during the initial phase. Time to address the problem so that your beard stops itching as soon as possible.
The Beard Man first explains why a beard itches and then gives solutions on what you can do to reduce or treat it.
Why does my beard itch?
An itchy beard can have several causes. To find out which solution works best for you, it’s important to find out the cause.
Itchy new beard
Men who grow a beard for the first time often have to deal with an itchiness. This is because sharp edges develop at the ends of your beard hair during shaving. With new beard growth, the sharp edges rub against the hair follicles causing an itchy feeling.
Dry Skin
A full-grown beard is more likely to cause dry skin. Especially if you don’t groom your beard properly, a dry beard and underlying skin can develop. This is because our facial hair needs moisture and withdraws it from the skin, leaving less moisture for the skin. This results in dead skin cells, flakes or sometimes even beard dandruff.
Not washing properly
A beard comes into contact with food, air pollution and dirty hands. It is important to clean your facial hair and skin thoroughly every day. With a clean beard, you prevent skin irritation, which when restored can also cause an itchy beard. Also, dirt causes both your beard and skin to dry out faster.
Beard dandruff
As you read earlier, a dry beard and dry skin can cause beard dandruff. This dry skin can be caused by improper grooming products containing synthetic ingredients. This affects the skin and beard, causing them to dry out quickly. Flakes develop and settle between the small beard hair, causing it to itch.
Solution: what can you do about an itchy beard?
An itchy beard is not pleasant and you want to find a solution for it. The most important thing in preventing an itchy beard is to avoid dryness in your beard and the underlying skin.You do this by taking proper care of it and using products made from 100% natural ingredients. This is important because some products with harsh ingredients do more harm than good – especially with sensitive skin.
Look for the best men’s grooming products in the UK in online stores and supermarkets.
The Beard Man explains how to instantly reduce itching:
- Soften beard by using beard oil: do you suffer from stinging beard hair that also causes itching? Apply a good beard oil after showering. Massage it gently into your beard and make sure the oil is well distributed over the facial hair and skin under it. This will not only soften the beard hair, but also moisturise it at the same time.
- Use a beard scrub: A beard scrub will remove dead skin cells and flakes that cause itching. This is important because it also prevents aggravation of beard dandruff. However, it is important to choose a natural beard scrub. Otherwise it can only backfire
Itchy beard: how to prevent itchy beard hair
An itchy beard is something you don’t want to experience and you want to avoid this in the future.
Below, we discuss the main steps of beard care
Tackling itchy beard hair:
Step 1: Wash your beard daily
Yes, a beard can get very dirty, especially if you are in the habit of touching your beard hair with your hands. It is important to wash your beard hair and face regularly (daily) with a good beard shampoo made from natural ingredients. Do you use beard wax? Then use a beard conditioner for a clean beard. Look for the best beard grooming products in Britain in shops online or your nearby drug store.
Note that a regular soap or shampoo can cause dryness as it is not meant for beard hair and is often not natural.
Step 2: Dry your beard hair
This is a step that many men underestimate and often forget. Wet beard hair makes your skin dry out even faster. Use a clean towel and gently massage it over your face.
Step 3: Use balm or beard oil
Moisturising your beard hair and skin is important to prevent a dry and stiff beard. Use a few drops of balm or a beard oil after drying your beard hair and gently massage it into the underlying skin. Make sure you always choose a product with natural oils. Beard oil in Britain can be purchased from credible online stores and supermarkets.
Step 4: Brush the beard
To better distribute the beard oil or balm you can use a brush. This will also remove tangles, or tangled beard hair.
Extra care in winter and summer
Extreme weather conditions make your beard hair dry out faster. For instance, dry air in winter and lots of sunshine in summer can make the beard and skin dry out quickly. It is important to avoid direct sunlight and take extra care of your beard during the winter months.
Pay the price and get on with it
Growing a full beard requires some perseverance. In an impulsive decision, you could shave off all your beard hair at once when the itching becomes too much. In moments like these, it is important to show your masculinity and get through this first phase. You can do it!
Frequently Asked Questions
An itchy beard is anything but fun. After reading this article, do you still have questions related to an itchy beard? You might find answers to your questions below. If not, please refer to our blog or contact the Beard Man.
A beginning beard or stubble often itches in the first week. After a week, this itching should stop.
For a prickly beard, the Beard Man recommends using a good beard scrub. After washing your beard, it is important to dry it well. Finally, apply a good beard oil to soften, moisturise and give your beard a nice masculine scent.
The itchiness of a beginning beard is caused after shaving. Sharp edges are formed and prick against the hair follicles, causing the itching.
A stiff beard with hard hair can give a prickly feeling. This is annoying not only for yourself, but also for your partner. This could be because the beard hair is dry, which in turn could have various causes. After using a beard trimmer, the hair can feel hard, making them prickly.