A man’s smartness largely depends on a beautiful, neat, healthy beard. That is why you need to take special care of the beard.
Written by Fahmida Shikder
Beard has become a new trend. Many are now sporting beards as a fashion statement. But it’s not just about having a beard, it also needs proper care. Now boys are not lagging behind girls in beauty practice. But many people are indifferent to beard care. A man’s smartness largely depends on a beautiful, neat, healthy beard. But keeping a beard can also cause some skin problems. Like acne, dandruff etc. Care must be taken for this.
Exfoliation
Beards can easily trap dirt, bacteria, which slowly clogs skin pores. It causes more problems like acne. For this, first of all, the facial part of the beard should be exfoliated. It will remove the dead cells under the beard and prevent acne. There are several ways to exfoliate. The easiest way is to comb the beard with a good quality small bristle beard brush before showering. Apart from this, exfoliators made of natural ingredients can be used. To make it you will need one cup of coconut oil, one and a half cup of sugar, one quarter of a cup of honey. Mix it all together and rub it well on the skin under the beard in a circular motion and leave it for a few minutes and wash it off. Before using it, the beard must be lightly soaked with lukewarm water. And don’t exfoliate more than once a week. Then the skin will become dry.
Cleansing
Clean the beard with a good cleanser. Cleansers that are rich in natural ingredients and contain salicylic and lactic acids are good for beards. Application two-three days a week is sufficient.
Moisturize
A separate moisturizer should be used for the beard. Because, there is a difference in the skin of that part of the face and the part without beard. There are many types of beard oils, balms or creams available in the market now. If you want, you can make beard oil at home with just a few ingredients. For this you will need four tablespoons of olive oil, four tablespoons of coconut oil, four tablespoons of almond oil. Homemade beard oil is made by mixing all the ingredients together. This oil adds moisture as well as nourishes the beard. The anti-inflammatory properties of this oil help in curing skin problems. Clean the beard well and apply this oil at night before going to bed.
Mask
Different types of masks are used to nourish the skin and maintain its beauty. It should also be used for the beard. At least one day a week you can apply a homemade mask on your beard. To make this mask, you will need one tablespoon of coconut oil, one tablespoon of almond oil, two tablespoons of honey. All the ingredients should be mixed together and heated very carefully in the oven. Apply the mixture while warm on the beard and the skin below it and wait for 15 to 20 minutes. Then the yolk should be washed well with warm water. This mask will make your beard look healthy and soft by providing extra nourishment.
Beardruff
Dandruff can also occur on the beard due to lack of care. It is called Beardruff. To prevent this, you must regularly exfoliate, cleanse, moisturize. And if beardruff happens then please don’t apply hair drying shampoo without knowing it. It will have the opposite effect. Because there are many differences between scalp and facial skin. To apply shampoo, toxin free mild shampoo should be used. Apart from this, you can apply homemade anti-beardruff mask. Mix four tablespoons of apple cider vinegar or two tablespoons of coconut oil with lemon juice and apply on the skin under the beard. The anti-bacterial properties of both apple cider vinegar and lemon juice are very effective as exfoliants.
Beard Diet
Finally, for a beautiful and attractive beard, the diet should also be looked at. Eat foods that have enough protein, fat, vitamins, especially vitamins B5, B6 and B9. Fish, meat, nuts, egg yolk, milk, green vegetables maintain the health of the beard. Apart from this, drink plenty of water. And of course, smoking and alcohol should be avoided.
