Balm, Oil, Serum... How to choose?

In order to choose what is best for your beard, the Sybarite deciphers the different beard care products :)

The ideal is always to use these care products together, in order to obtain all their positive effects on your be ard.

1. WHAT'SBEARD OIL?

Composition of beard oil

A beard oil is composed of 2 main elements:

• A mixture of several oils such as castor oil, hemp seed oil, coconut oil or argan oil for example.

• A perfume generally based on essential oils You will apply this oil on your beard, and your skin, it is important to choose products based on natural and organic ingredients.

The benefits of Oil on the Beard

The benefits ofbeard oil are:

• Nourish the hair

• Moisturize and nourish the skin underneath the hairs

• Stimulate hair growth (hair follicles), by nourishing the root of young hairs (fine blond hairs, still too young to be visible!).

• To perfume the Beard

The effects are visible from the first use. The beard will become denser with daily use, preferably in the morning. And that's not all! Because beard oil also nourishes your skin in depth, and also helps to avoid irritation due to dry skin.

How to apply Beard Oil?

Most beard oils are presented in a pipette bottle, to facilitate the dosage. Some oils are also available in spray form, which makes them easier to transport.
Apply between 2 and 4 drops of oil to your beard, brushing well, in the direction of the hair, and backwards to maximize oil penetration.

2. WHAT IS BEARD BALM?

Composition of beard balms

A beard balm is also composed of a mixture of several oils. But in addition to beard oil, a balm contains wax, such as beeswax, or shea butter. This gives it a more solidappearance.

A balm will have characteristics close to oil, but will also give you a styling and fixing effect thanks to the wax contained in it.

If you have a beard with stubble, balms are perfect for you!

The benefits of Balms on the Beard

The benefits of beard balm are :

• Nourish the hair

• Fixing and styling the beard

• Like Beard Oil, stimulate hair growth (hair follicles), by nourishing the roots of young hairs (fine blond hairs, still too young to be visible!).

• Perfume

Beard Balm does not nourish the skin under the hairs, unlike beard oil, because of itsthick texture which does not sneak under the hairs.

How to apply Beard Balm?

• Take asmallamount of hazelnut from the balm.

• Warm the balm in the palm of your hand to make it slightly liquid.

• Then apply to the beard, very deeply, while making movements to structure your beard.

3. WHAT'S THE BEARDED SERUM?

Composition of the Beard Serum?

The composition of Beard Serums is very similar to that of beard oils, except that it sometimes contains a hint of shea butter to give a denser texture.

The benefits of beard serum

It is a versatile treatment, providing the combined benefits of beard oils and beard balms. A good way to structure your beard, while nourishing it in depth.

• Nourishes the hair

• Beard structure

• Stimulates growth

• Moisturizes the skin under the hair

How to apply Beard Serum?

Apply between 2 and 4 drops of serum on your beard, brushing well, in the direction of the hair, and backwards to maximize the penetration of the oils.

Then paint your beard in the direction of the hair, even if you have a short beard, the serum will bring structure to your hair.