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!
The smell is pretty dame good really nice and refreshing,you only need a good thumb nail to work this through your beard once it's melted down in your hands it works through your beard nicely and it gives a little bit more hold than most butters on the market
Tried loads of other brands, all of which have their benefits and good points but am very pleased with The Braw Beard experience from the communication, the beard shampoo and oil - which made my beard feel and smell great and got rid of the beardruff, which has always been a problem, through to the quick delivery. Altogether, can't fault them and have never gone so far as to recommend stuff to my fellow bearded brethren. Fab!
Used a few a beard butters, but this one is outstanding. Keeps my beard where it needs to be thru the crazy wind and wet work nights. I'm so glad it's on subscription each month.❤️❤️❤️❤️🎅🎅🎅🎅
Braw Beard has fast become a favourite of mine. My beard looks and smells fantastic after using the beard wash and Grafter beard oil. Also, using the beard butter has become a must before I go out as well. Thanks, Scott.
I’ve been using for nearly two years now, and have noticed a huge difference to my beard and skin. Got some other branded oils as Christmas stocking fillers but they will just gather dust. In braw beard I trust.
I've tried many oils for my glorious beard. Most are fine. Alot even smell amazing. But they all fall short of the one thing I look for. A soft beard. Sure it's soft when the oil is still wet and oily but a few hours later my beard is back to its usual dry scraggly nature. But not Braw Beard oil. Oh no. From the minute I applied, it felt different. My beard immediately felt nourished and softer. And it remained soft for many hours. And the smell, oh the smell. It smells exactly like what you think when you imagine ancient forests. Lovely warm woody and pine-y. I'd love to fault it as I believe that's what drives progress, constructive criticism. But the only fault I can find is I don't like the cap that comes standard. But that is 1. My own fault for not ordering with a pippet or plunger and 2. Probably my own stupidity at not being able to get the oil out without shaking the bottle like a confused monkey.
Received the Brawbeard money clip for Christmas,
Style, class and function...all you could ask for in such a product.
Fits the most important cards in comfortably, also holds certain EDC equipment in carry such as a multi tool and fresnal lens.
Being heavy handed I swapped out the clasps for heavy duty ones but this in no way detracts from the quality and more personal choice.
Would highly recommend this product.
Yet again BB oils have knocked it out of the park with this bit of kit. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Ah, the Grand Eckson. I purchased this before Christmas, having not had it in a few years and cracked it open tonight.
Like an old friend, the familiar scent of Ylang Ylang came back to me and sparked off memories of the Arctic Explorer, Heather but the warming ginger scent was what marked it out as the Grand Eckson. It's funny how a smell can activate a memory.
There's just something about this oil, be it the cool branding of the Black Series' bottles or the sweet yet comforting blend that JJ has concocted but either way, it's a winner!