Balm or Oil?

Things to Consider When Choosing Between Beard Balm and Beard Oil

Beard Thickness

Beard oils are the all-stars of beard care products and they can be used regardless of the thickness of your beard. On the other hand, you may want to use your beard balm as a styling product for a more shaped and styled beard.

Beard Type

Both products are a great fit for any type o beard hair. But keep in mind that beard balm contains beeswax which is used as a styling agent. If your hair is in the stubble phase, you can use balms for their moisturizing agents.

Scents

Finding the perfect scent is a huge part of picking a product. Our olfactory system is an important sense that helps us interact with the world around us. We like pleasant and interesting smells and we want to smell good in return. 

Skin Type

Your skin type should be another guiding factor in your search for the perfect product. If you have acne-prone skin, you will need to pay a bit more attention to the ingredient list of your beard balm and beard oil and choose products with more natural and less-irritating ingredients. 

The same principles apply for sensitive skin. You should avoid irritating ingredients like silicones, parabens and alcohol - all which we omit from our receipies.

Age

Beard and skincare don’t really have an age limit. If you’re growing your first real beard or if your beard is the gray colour of wisdom, having a good beard care routine is an essential part of the journey.

Ingredients

A product’s list of ingredients can provide a treasure trove of valuable information. You can find out what the benefits are and get an idea of its quality. 

Versatility

Beard oil can be used on any beard shape and size, while beard balm is probably more useful if your facial hair is a bit longer and you’re searching for a hydrating product with styling properties.