Beard Oil: What It Is, How to Use It, With Benefits and Side Effects (2025)
More men are turning to beard oil as a grooming product to help them get a healthier, softer, and tamer beard. So Wicked Beard Company has put together this definitive guide to everything you need to know about what beard oil is, how to use it, what scientific benefits there are, and any potential side effects to be aware of.
What Exactly is Beard Oil?
Beard oil is basically a grooming oil made from a mixture of carrier oils (think: jojoba oil, argan oil, coconut oil, sweet almond oil, or grapeseed oil) with a mix of essential oils for fragrance and extra skin benefits. Beard oil is designed to take care of your beard and the skin underneath it.
Main Uses of Beard Oil
Moisturization: Dry, coarse beard hair can make it brittle and this will cause it to break; beard oil can help with this by providing hydration.
Skin Care: Beard oil keeps the skin under your beard hydrated, this will to prevent dryness, itching, irritation, and dandruff (also known as beardruff).
Styling: Beard oil also serves as a styling product, helping to tame flyaways and make your beard more manageable.
Proven Benefits of Beard Oil
Softens & Conditions Facial Hair: Weekly use of beard oil can help soften stiff hair to make your beard easier to define and style.
Relieves Itching and Flaky Skin: Beard oil calms the skin underneath, substantially reducing itchiness and flakes, helping your complexion to look its best.
Better Look & Feel: Beard oil will give your beard sheen, giving it volume and making it appears fuller and healthier.
Encourages Healthy Beard Growth: While beard oil does not actually promote beard hair to grow, it keeps the beard moisturized and nourished, which is essential for a thicker, healthier beard.
Pleasurable Aroma: Most beard oils contain essential oils like sandalwood, cedarwood, peppermint, or citrus, giving a pleasant smell that lingers all day long.
Potential Side Effects of Beard Oil
While largely benign, beard oil can sometimes drive certain adverse reactions:
Skin Irritation and Allergies: Some essential oils or fragrances can irritate sensitive skin or cause allergies. To be safe, make sure you do a patch test by putting a little beard oil on your wrist or behind the ear and waiting for 24 hours before using it on your beard.
Acne or Breakouts: Beard oils can cause breakouts, particularly in acne-prone people. Using to much beard oil can also cause acne.
Greasy Appearance: Overuse of beard oil can leave your beard looking greasy. A few drops in the palm of your hand before rubbing it into your beard is usually enough. If you have a larger or longer beard you will need more beard oil.
The Best Way to Apply Beard Oil
Here are a few simple steps to get the most out of your beard oil:
Clean & Dry: Use beard oil after cleansing your face and beard. In an ideal world, your beard will be a bit damp, but certainly not dripping.
Use Sparingly: 2-3 drops for a shorter beard and 5-6 drops for a longer beard.
Distribute Evenly: Rub oil between your palms, then work it thoroughly into facial hair and the skin underneath.
Comb/Brush: Afterwards, make sure to comb or brush your beard with a beard comb or brush to evenly distribute the oil, making sure every strand is covered.
Why Choose Wicked Beard Company?
Wicked Beard Company is taking beard oils to the next level and designing their products for every beard and skin type. Using natural ingredients, our expertly formulated products ensure your beard looks great, feels alive, and smells awesome—all at the same time.
Count on Wicked Beard Company for a wickedly good beard every day!
