The importance of exfoliating your beards can’t be downplayed as it should be part of your regular skincare routine. Your face produces dead skin cells, and so does your beard. But, unlike the cells on your face, the ones in your beard will be trapped within your hair follicles. That’s why you may feel roughness if you don’t exfoliate regularly. In this article, we’ll be highlighting the benefits of exfoliating your beards which ultimately leads to healthier facial hair growth.
Benefits of exfoliating your beard
Exfoliating is an important part of a grooming routine for any man, especially those who have beards. Exfoliating your face is a great way to get rid of dead skin cells, dirt and other impurities that can build up on your skin as stated earlier. But have you ever wondered if it’s beneficial for the hair on your face as well? The answer is yes!
Exfoliating your beard can help prevent ingrown hairs by removing dead skin cells and debris from clogging up your follicles. This helps to prevent bacteria build-up and reduces the risk of acne breakouts around the hairline. Razor bumps are caused when curly hair that grows back after shaving gets stuck inside the hair follicle. Exfoliation helps lift those trapped hairs so they can grow out properly instead of curling back into the skin where they can become trapped again.
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Exfoliation also allows for better absorption of beard oils and balms because it removes excess oil from pores and skin cells that would otherwise clog pores and cause acne breakouts.
See also: Razor bumps: a rough road you can steer clear of
How to exfoliate your beard
It’s important that you keep your beard clean and moisturized. This will help prevent ingrown hairs and razor burns. However, if you don’t exfoliate regularly, your beard can become a breeding ground for bacteria and other nasty germs. If you want to keep your beard in great shape and avoid unsightly red bumps on your skin, then you should exfoliate at least once a week or after each shave.
Final thoughts
Exfoliating your face and beard regularly is just as important as shaving with the right technique. It’s great to know that there are so many different products like scrubs, washes, and oils that can help you keep your skin healthy. So, if you are suffering from razor bumps then you now know how to properly exfoliate your face (and beard) to reduce the chance of them happening again.
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Exfoliating is an essential part of any man’s grooming routine and something every man should do weekly to help keep the hair on their face away from the skin and to prevent ingrown hairs.
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