Choosing beard oil

History is characterized by cyclicality, this fully applies to the history of fashion. Looking at how many men began to grow a beard, and even vigorously look after it, one cannot but recall the times when beards were an equally frequent attribute of a man's appearance. And then there were also means of caring for this brutal element, but today there seem to be much more of them. Beard oil is one such product.

The value of oils is in their composition, which is very rich and extremely nutritious for the bristles. Vitamins and antioxidants are needed in the care of both hair and bristles. The principle of operation is the same.

The effect of oil on bristles includes:

• root nutrition;

• softening and moisturizing the bristles and at the same time the skin of the face;

• increased pigmentation of the beard and mustache;

• awakening of "sleeping" follicles;

• acceleration of skin cell regeneration;

• healing of microcracks;

• saturation of hairs with nutrients;

• giving the beard a pleasant aroma;

• improved bristle growth.

An oil film can envelop literally every hair, which makes it stronger and helps withstand aggressive UV light, preventing hair from frizzing and drying out. It works to soften and improve the overall appearance of the stubble. Plus, it will become more pleasant to the touch. Long-term users of oils know how they affect beard growth and density - this is a great way to make beards more convincing to those who find them rare.

In a word, as a care product, oil will be the best option, affordable and not very expensive, always giving results.

Oils are divided into base and essential oils. Basic are compositions that can be used on a daily basis, and on their basis you can prepare nourishing masks for bristles, various recipes for care mixtures. But essential oils are used strictly in dosage, this is the prevention of hair loss and deterioration of their condition. They are more concentrated, therefore daily use is excluded.

If the beard does not grow well, and I would like to solve this problem, burdock oil would be one of the best options. It is inexpensive, very rich in fats. It has been proven to accelerate hair growth, improve bristle density and make hair more manageable. For those who complain about an unyielding beard that gets bunched into "lumps", the use of burdock oil is indicated. You need to apply it warm or cold along the entire length of the beard, and after 45 minutes wash off with shampoo and warm water.

Other oils are also suitable for hair growth.

• Castor. It contains valuable vitamins, many trace elements, which also restore and renew the skin. What the beard will be depends on her grooming. The oil is hypoallergenic, that is, it is suitable for everyone. In addition, it has antibacterial properties that are soothing and soothing.

• Olive. One of the most affordable because it is sold at the grocery store. It is better if it is cold-pressed oil with active stimulation of hair growth and effective moisturizing. And also this oil perfectly restores the skin, heals wounds, removes irritation after shaving and beard correction.

The oils can be alternated to avoid addictive effects.

The same castor oil copes with this task well, but argan oil will be a wonderful alternative to it. It is a very powerful moisturizer that also prevents aging of the facial skin. It can prevent the first significant wrinkles. To work, "wake up" hair follicles, such a choice is necessary.

Jojoba oil is also suitable for softening, the texture of which is incredibly soft, and the absorption is very fast. It contains rare amino acids that normalize blood flow, and this is also important for the functioning of hair follicles. Oxygen delivery to them is improved, and coarse hair soon regains the desired softness.

For dry hair, coconut oil will be a valuable asset; it penetrates into the very hairs, retaining moisture in them. Hair will become flexible and shiny after a couple of weeks of using the oil. And if you mix it with argan, in addition to emollient properties, the composition will also manifest itself as a growth stimulant.

To prevent ingrown hairs, almond oil is suitable for obedience and softening. It will also soothe and soothe skin irritations. Almond oil is useful for those who are dissatisfied with the elasticity of the hair.

And this category will include flaxseed oil, which will definitely be in the top three in the rating of beard care products. It consists of 70% polyunsaturated acids, vitamins (A, E, B, F). The oil is quickly absorbed into the hair and begins to work, saturating both the stem and the bulb.

Macadamia and avocado oils and cedarwood oils are often used in formulations that help style the beard. For example, the product called Wood and Space is a wonderful oil mix that not only cares for the bristles, but also styles the hairs the way their owner needs.

An alternative to it will be Borodist Warming - a Russian product with capsicum extract, almond oil and wheat germ oil. Strengthens, helps hair growth, warms, nourishes, moisturizes, copes well with styling the beard - the tool fully justifies its popularity.

Every self-respecting beard owner is not averse to having only the most effective among the care products. They search in a pharmacy, on fashionable sites for natural products, they try to prepare the compositions themselves. There are some guidelines to follow when choosing the perfect oil.

Here's how to choose the right oil.

• Focus on skin type and hair type. There are universal products, there are specific ones. If the manufacturer is responsible for the design of the product, it will definitely indicate to whom the product is recommended. For example, it will be an oil for skin prone to irritation or dry skin, as well as for coarse hair or unmanageable hair.

• Choose oil with the aroma that evokes only pleasant associations and emotions. For example, cedar is praised, it is useful by changing the properties of the beard towards more obedient and pliable hair, but if the bearded man does not like such a forest scent, you should not take oil. The scent is not always intrusive, but it can be annoying.

• It's not worth buying a large bottle right away - the oil may not work, but it's a pity to throw it away. If you can use a probe, great. If this is not possible, you need to focus on the minimum volume, and after successful testing, purchase a larger bottle.

• Do not mix oils uncontrollably. A man heard that usma oil makes hair grow incredibly fast, he takes it. And then he thinks that burdock with castor will also not hurt, because their reputation in hair care is excellent. Argan is also useful, and almond is very much praised, which means that they are worth taking. This is an oversaturation that will be just as damaging as a lack of grooming.You can take a course of moisturizing formulations, then a course of formulations for growth, then a nutritional course, but not in parallel, but one after the other. Necessarily with pauses, breaks.

First you need to choose a base oil, which will be the basis of your homemade product. Focus, again, on the condition of the hair, on the type of hair and skin, on the needs. After that, a measuring cup (30 ml) is taken, and they need to measure out 15 ml, no more, of those oils that will become the basis of the care product. Not necessarily one thing, 2-3 oils are possible, but hardly more.

And then essential oils are introduced into the composition. One drop at a time is the maximum that should not be crossed, otherwise the aroma will be excessive. A pipette is required to inject these ingredients. Every time you need to close the cap, shake the bottle and check how rich the aroma is. It is best to do it slowly, carefully adding the ingredients, so you can track the ideal proportions. Otherwise, there is a risk of creating an overly concentrated product.

Before applying the oil to the beard, you need to test its effect on the skin of the wrist. This is a standard measure for preventing an allergic reaction.

Ingredient tips and action:

• cedar oil will help prevent acne (a multifunctional element in the composition of the care product);

• eucalyptus essential oil quickly helps the skin recover from irritation;

• lemongrass actually replaces after shave balm;

• jojoba - in composition close to that produced by human skin, it is also distinguished by its easy absorption;

• Amla oil - if the hair is damaged for some reason, here is its best restorer.

Those who take coconut oil for a recipe may have a natural question - how to give it a liquid look. In the store, it is, indeed, sold in solid form. It melts at a temperature of 25 degrees. You can do it like this: take a proportionate amount of oil in a tablespoon, transfer it to a plate that is in hot water, in a saucepan, for example. The heat will melt the oil in the plate.

Of course, when the melted coconut oil is mixed with other ingredients, it will solidify again. But you should not worry, this is normal, and instead of an oil product, the output will be a beard balm. It is perfectly taken with fingers and, interacting with the skin and beard, will become more fluid. That is, there should be no problems with application.

Proven homemade recipe: 23 ml jojoba oil, 5 drops of tea tree, 7 ml of almond oil, 3 drops of peppermint oil.

Single dose - 3-4 drops, no more. If the beard is very thick and long, the dose can be increased by one and a half times, and this will be enough.

Learning to apply the product.

1. It needs to be rubbed a little in clean palms.

2. With your palms, go over the entire beard in one direction, as if trying to wrinkle it, absorb the composition into the hair.

3. It is more convenient to apply oil starting from the bottom of the beard, smoothly moving to the cheeks. The left hand applies to the right cheek, and vice versa.

4. The beard must be washed and dried before applying the composition.

5. If necessary, use a comb for combing.

6. Application frequency - up to 3 times a day. In most cases, once in the morning is enough.

If there was no shower, and you need to apply oil, you can do this. Wash yourself well, bend over for 5 minutes over a container of hot water, covering your head with a towel.

Since the beard has become a welcome natural "accessory", men have become more attentive to cosmetics and similar beauty products. They share their reviews on the forums, and they do not hesitate to comment on the experience of using this or that tool. And this, of course, is good - you need to learn from other people's mistakes, and learn cool recipes from those who managed to check them.

This is what is often noted on such forums and recommendation sites.

• Many products (argan, linseed, jojoba) work more than hair softeners and moisturizers. With proper, regular use, the so-called bald spots in the beard disappear. Hair becomes more uniform, which pleases beard owners.

• If you overdo it with essential ingredients, their effect on the skin will be aggressive. An allergic reaction may begin, severe irritation, which cannot be quickly dealt with. One should always test the oil on the skin (wrist, elbow). Alas, cases of allergies, intolerances occur, and even with those who have not previously encountered such a reaction.

• After applying the oil, the beard can shine pleasantly, appear very silky and beautiful. And so it is. But some men want to enhance the effect, and carry the oil with them to add it to their beards every 3 hours. And this is a mistake: hyper-saturation will certainly create an unpleasant oily effect, it will become a load on the follicle, on the stem itself.

• Even if the beard has not yet grown, but there are just 2-3 days of beard regrowth, the oil can already be used. Male skin also needs nourishment, hydration, this is understandable.

• If this is not just feeding and styling, but a stimulation mask, it requires a long-term action. After applying the composition, the hair should be wrapped with cling film, and removed only after an hour and a half. Then the oil must be thoroughly washed off. You can apply cosmetic balm to your beard after rinsing, but this is not necessary.

• There are economical formulations that are consumed for a long time - and they should be preferred. If the bottle runs out in a week, it is unlikely that you will want to spend much money on such a product.

• Men note that after the systematic use of oils, the beard has darkened, or its color has evened out. Such an effect on the pigment is indeed possible. It is also associated with an increase in the productivity of the hair follicle.

• It is more convenient to purchase bottles with a dispenser or pipette, which is sold in the kit. Otherwise, at first you will definitely miss, and accidentally squeeze out more oil than is needed for one procedure.

In general, men are positive about the appearance of such a cosmetic product on the market. From the reviews, you can see that there are few disappointed in the action of the oil, and that such people generally did not quite correctly understand the principle of the product and the features of its use.

Happy choice!