In this feature I’ll be looking at various conditions that men battle on a day to day basis, that can effect your skin and the health of your beard.
Hopefully, by the end of this you’ll have learnt some key tips to maintaining a great grooming routine with the right products. When writing features on the products themselves, I always stress that Braw Beard Oils are handmade from natural oils. This is super important as it is the foundation to Braw Beards selling point.
John carefully selects the right combination of oils to ensure your skin is well nourished and that your beard has the appropriate balance of oils to grow healthily. Everyone lives a different lifestyle and each of us tackle various factors that effect our skin/ hair. Here are a list of predominant issues that the majority of people at some point in their life face and ways in which to find a healthy balance.
STRESS
An issue we all deal with in different areas of our life, whether it’s work related, family related or overall just day to day pressures. The emotional pressures we face effect our skin and hair and here’s how: OILY SKIN High levels of stress increase your cortisol levels leading to develop oily skin. Your sebaceous glands go into overdrive which produces excess oil on the surface of your skin which can in turn create spots and blemishes. The last thing you need when you’re stressed.. Basic advice everyone is told when dealing with stress is to get plenty of rest, work out regularly and eat a healthy and varied diet. Tips to consider, however, we’re here to deal specifically with use of products!
Washing your skin with the right soap is vital in good skin care. Trying to maintain a healthy beard with oily skin may seem a bigger task than it truly is..
Braws Beard Wash is a specially formulated organic shampoo that will not lather as much as conventional shampoo. This is great for minimalising skins irritation as a lot of products are fragranced and have extra oils that can do more harm than good. Natural oils are the best in maintaining the skins natural balance and creating a foundation in which the skin can endure additional product for your beard itself.
Oily skin isn’t necessarily going to be impacted by the use of a beard oil, however, I’d advise using a beard butter. This is less intrusive into your pores. Braw Beard Butters can be as effective on it’s own as it would be after applying Braw Beard Oil. Simply apply a small amount onto your finger, melt the Beard Butter in your hands until a liquid then run your hands over and through your beard. It will moisturise your skin underneath but with it’s wax base it won’t seep into your pores causing excess oil. The small amount for use also means it will nourish your beard, help with styling and not spread beyond the facial hair.
Follow up with: Braw beard brush to even out the hairs giving a full look.
DRY SKIN
Did you know that the way you shower effects your skin & beard? Showering for too long strips the skin of it’s essential oils. Hot showers have the same effect on your skin! Who knew?! Not only that, the products you use can majorly impact your skin and cause irritation, dandruff and dry/ cracked skin. Soaps & fragrances irritate the skin and cause more damage in the long run. Our products combat these issues and provide the health benefits needed with having a wash. Again, using our Braw Beard Wash is an essential to your grooming kit. A lot of wash products available in stores are designed to be used on the scalp, not the sensitive skin on your face. Regular shampoos don’t eliminate the beard dandruff, it can actually exaggerate the problem with irritation and itching. Always read the instructions folks.. or in this case, the ingredients! Top Tips for keeping fresh Moisturise right after a shower as your skin is most in need of oil replacement. We’ve got you covered.. Battle Scar Skin Moisturiser. Braw have created a light fragrance free moisturising cream containing natural aloe vera which is exceptionally good as a moisturiser. In slightly more extreme cases of dry skin, aloe vera is known to contain ingredients that are known to stop pain and itching which is a bonus! Next, depending on the length of your beard, Apply a few drops of your selected beard oil to your beard and apply evenly through the hair ensuring you’ve got a good coverage to spread out the oils. Massaging into the beard will encourage the oils to reach deep into the root and hydrate the hair follicles. After that, apply a beard butter to moisturise your skin replenish the oils. Beard butter also tackles itching caused by dandruff. For best results, see the Braw beard brush to comb through the hair and remove any dandruff that may be underneath the hair. These simple steps will give you healthy soft skin and a glorious beard! NOTE TO SELF: Exfoliator may remove dead skin however, using too much can further irritate the skin so be sure to use small amounts if necessary. ITCHING During key stages of your beard growth, itching is a result of the hair reaching new growth levels and irritating your skin. Our products moisturise the skin so that the beard can grow with you having to suffer itchiness, redness, and dandruff. TODAYS BRAW FACT Exercise reduces your stress levels through the release of endorphins which will further improve your skin. Even a few hours a week will have a great impact on your health and give you a natural glow to your skin and beard. + BE SURE TO MAINTAIN A DAILY CLEANSING ROUTINE FOR FULL EFFECTS OF PRODUCTS RESULTS. Any questions you may have, fire them over to us online and we’ll be happy to help out! by Felicity Pearson Use code - BRAWBLOG - at www.brawbeardoils.com for discount!
I’m into my second quarterly subscription for the Gold long beard. It’s the perfect choice if you’re a daily user of the beard wash, beard oils and wax. The beard wash lasted exactly right along with everything else. Admittedly, I have extras oils for business meetings and night's out but the subscription is perfect for regular daily users. It’s easy to change the next order and it’s very helpful to know you’r beard is forever Braw! 💪
Been using another brand of beard oil for years but its got nothing on Braw Beards, Just love there products they smell amazing definitely not going back im here for good.
First class service aswell.
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I love this oil and it’s up there that top. Smells so good so it’s one I’ve had more than a few times now. As always with all the oils, it leaves your beard feeling so soft and you can definitely see the benefits from using them. The scents are just an added sweet bonus. Thanks again, will be back for more soon!
The smell is divine. I am so happy I got this. Feels great on the hair and skin, isn't sticky or very oily. Can't wait to try others. Always a pleasure and was very helpful when I messaged on Instagram. Top man, top brand
In addition to my brush at home I purchased the Braw Beard slim brush as an easy carry out and about to tame the beard in the wild! It’s an excellent brush with strong bristles keeping the beard in shape! Easy to carry effective use!
This is the best beard oil I have used and it smells great too! My beard is thick but this oil manages to stop it feeling like a Brillo pad!! 😁 5 stars!
Ordered my gettae online, the bottles came well wrapped, used it twice so far, now at the moment possibly due to the moistness of the Scottish weather, I have definitely not been eaten by any midgies mosquitoes and or the wife, but to be fair to the wife she really likes the smell. Thanks JJ 👌🏻
I detect hints of patchouli which is one of my most favourite smells. I find this oil gives good coverage with one to two drops. Very pleased with this product. Looking forward to exploring the Braw Beard range.
An excellent beard oil. Tremendous scent and goes on easily. Nowhere near as oily on the hands as other brands I’ve tried. Impressed
will be back to try Braw Beard’s other oils.
Met these guys at aviemore recently.
Bought some Gettae and anniversary 18 both smell incredible, last a good long while on the face/beard and have left my face virtually flake free.
That said this isn't what the review is for, as a lorry driver I end up in some great places and some that have swarms of midges. One particular place had so many midges they could move clusters with shovels... I jumped straight back into the lorry after being attacked in a matter of seconds, put on a generous amount of Gettae to the beard, used what was left on my hands to rub into back of neck, arms and face. No more attacks from the swarms. Aye some still flew into me but there was no more trying to eat my flesh.
This stuff works better than any other repellant I've come across. 10/10 would highly recommend.
Once you buy this snapback you'll instantly get a new favourite.
Excellent craftsmanship and design.
Unfortunately for me and my tiny head it was way to big so you might keep that in mind if your head is on the average side of sizes.
It broke my heart to give it away, but it made for an amazing gift.
The scent is not something I'd normally use, but it's a small price to pay to peaceful evenings without getting eaten alive by midges. Plus it keeps my beard nice and soft.
Scent seems to be my missus favourite so it's a hidden bonus.
Grrat product.