What Does Beard Oil Do? Benefits, How to Use, and What to Look For

So, you’ve made the decision to grow a beard. Nice choice. Facial hair can be a stylish look for men. That being said, to pull off a beard, you’ll need some extra grooming to look and feel your best.

Keeping your beard well-groomed and comfortable isn’t as straightforward as it might seem. Facial hair can come with dry, itchy skin that would make you seriously uncomfortable. Caring for it the wrong way can lead to an unruly appearance - the opposite of what you’re going for.

Fortunately, the best beard oils were carefully crafted to help you maintain a stylish appearance and consistent comfort. You just need to know which beard oil to choose, and how to apply it the right way. With Clarins’ 70+ years of skincare expertise, this guide breaks down everything you need to know. Let’s dive in.

What is beard oil?

Beard oil is a men’s product that smoothes, softens, and nourishes a beard and the skin underneath. It helps for keeping skin comfortable and itch-free, softening facial hair, and conditioning and taming the beard for a more well-groomed appearance.

Can beard oil be used to shave?

Luxury beard oil products like ClarinsMen Shave and Beard Oil can also be applied during a shave for an easy and close shave and protection against post-shave discomfort.

What does beard oil do?

Beard oil is for those that want consistent comfort and a stylish, soft, and well-groomed beard. Follow along for to learn the many benefits of beard oil:

Benefits of beard oil

Comfort

Anyone that has experienced dry, itchy skin as a result of facial hair knows how uncomfortable it can feel throughout the day.

With its nourishing ingredients, beard oil provides instant relief to dry and sensitive skin upon application.

Effortless styling

With its conditioning properties, beard oil adds volume and suppleness for a sharp appearance.

Applying beard oil before a shave makes for an easy razor glide and well-cut, clean angles.

Much-needed hydration

Dry, sensitive skin beneath facial hair seriously benefits from hydration. ClarinsMen Shave and Beard Oil is a moisture-rich formula that helps with irritation and protects skin from issues like razor-burn.

Professional level shave

Tests from master barbers confirm that this lightweight, dry oil makes for an easy and close shave. You can give yourself a professional level shave from the comfort of your home with the best 2-in-1 beard and shave oils.

Conditioning for a smooth, soft beard

Clarins’ beard oil uses organic caster oil to deeply soften and smooth facial hair to feel gentle to the touch.

How to apply beard oil

Follow these simple steps to use beard oil the right way:

1. Take a warm shower. Dampen the beard with warm water. When you dry off with your towel, make sure to keep your beard at least partially damp to maximize the effects of the beard oil.
2. Dispense a few drops of beard oil into your palms and rub them together to cover the entirety of your hands. You may end up needing more and can disperse more oil as needed, but starting with a small amount ensures you don’t waste product or make your beard overly greasy.
3. Rub your hands along the beard to smooth the facial hair while the beard is damp. Use your fingers to rub the oil in to every hair in your mustache.
4. Use a comb throughout the entirety of your beard to ensure the oil is evenly distributed.
5. If you think you haven't applied enough oil, feel free to add a bit more. Additional oil is commonly needed for those with dried out and/or long beards.
6. Groom and style the beard to your liking, using a comb again if needed.
7. Leave the oil in your beard to nourish and soften your beard all day long.

Keep in mind, Clarins’ barber-recommended beard oil is a 2-in-1 product with its benefits for both grooming AND shaving. If you just want to reduce skin itchiness and soften your beard, you can use it without shaving. For specific instructions for using it as shaving oil, follow along below.

How to use beard oil for shaving

Here are the steps to follow if you’d like to use Clarins’ beard oil for a clean shave without irritating the skin:

1. Take a warm shower to open up the pores and dampen your beard.
2. Apply a few drops of beard oil to the entirety of your beard.
3. For maximum protection ahead of shaving, consider applying Smooth Shave Shaving Gel as well (optional)
4. Shave with an easy-glide to maintain clean angles and a well-groomed beard.
5. Rinse and pat the skin.
6. Once the skin is dry, consider using an After Shave Toner or After Shave Gel for complete post-shave comfort.
7. You can reapply beard oil to the damp facial hair by massaging it in post-shave for continued nourishment for your beard and skin.

When to use beard oil

If you’re dedicated to growing out a beard that looks well-groomed and doesn’t irritate your skin, you should incorporate beard oil into your daily after shower routine for a consistently nourished, softened beard. If you’d like extra conditioning, you can consider applying it multiple times a day.

Apply it whenever you’re shaving for a simple razor-glide and clean cut angles.

Beard oil vs beard balm: what’s the difference?

Like beard oil, beard balm is commonly used for conditioning and styling a beard. While beard oil has a light, oily texture, beard balm tends to be heavier and waxier. Unlike ClarinsMen Beard & Shave Oil, beard balms tend not to serve as a shaving product due to their thicker consistency.

In many cases, men will use both products. A beard oil can be used to shave, nourish, and soften and a beard balm can hold a beard in place, moisturize, and provide additional conditioning.

Tips for growing your ideal beard

Beard oil is a major part of the process for growing a beard to be proud of. But it’s not the only part of the equation.

Here are more tips and products to help you achieve the perfect facial hair look:

1. Clean and moisturize

   Besides growing a beard, maintaining it with a proper routine is an essential part of looking your most stylish.
   
   Consider a men’s cleanser and moisturizer for exfoliating your face to keep your beard conditioned and looking groomed.

2. Don’t let irritation force you to shave

   Keeping comfortable is essential if you want to rock your beard long-term. In addition to shave oil, Clarins’ after shave products have top notch conditioning to ensure all day-long comfort and consistent nourishment of your facial hair.

3. Eat the right diet for quicker beard growth

   You can eat lean protein like chicken or salmon, healthy carbs such as whole grains, and healthy fats like avocados to grow a beard faster.

4. Exercise

   Consistent exercise can make your beard grow in more nicely by improving blood flow.

Grow a beard you’re proud of with beard oil

If you want a beard that looks well-groomed and feels soft to the touch, you need to incorporate beard oil into your grooming routine.

Clarins’ 2-in-1 Shave and Beard Oil nourishes facial hair and the skin underneath, leaving you looking well-kept and feeling comfortable all day long.

Don’t wait! You’re on your way to having a stylish and masculine beard.

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