Beard itch is a common challenge for men across the spectrum of beard lengths and skin types. For some men, beard itch is the occasional annoyance that can typically be managed with minimal to moderate effort, while for others, the Beard Itch Beast rears its ugly head on a daily basis. Seemingly, the only solution for quick relief is to cancel your #beardgang membership and grab the nearest razor to shave any remaining hair on your face. If you have facial hair of any length, you've more than likely experienced some degree of beard itch during the beard growth process.
After speaking with bearded gents of varying skin and hair types, we've found that beard itch has two common causes:
New Beard Growth: For men testing the waters to see if joining #beardgang is a suitable complement to their overall aesthetic, they’ve likely started out with a clean shaven face at some point. Here's the issue - shaving your face with a razor typically cuts facial hair at a sharp angle down to skin level and when the hair begins to grow back, those sharp-angled hairs can grow back into the skin causing irritation. The problem is exacerbated when facial hair is naturally coarse and curly, especially if you're using a multi-blade razor, which typically cuts hair below the skin's surface and sends a first class ticket for the Beard Itch Beast to arrive within a matter of hours.
Full Beard Dryness: For men with full-fledged #beardgang membership, they've already endured some of the early struggles of new beard growth. However, many of them can't seem to permanently shake free from beard itch, which primarily arises due to a full beard being poorly conditioned. Poorly conditioned beards, especially those which are naturally coarse and curly, can rub dry hairs against the skin on their face and neck, causing irritation that prompts persistent scratching for relief. To compound the problem, scratching only provides temporary relief and the more you scratch, the more your skin becomes inflamed, seemingly creating a never-ending cycle of irritation. Over time, the problem can worsen, as there can also be a build up of dead skin cells and other debris settling in and around the hair follicles. This combination irritation-causing factors can make any man question whether having a beard is worth the struggle.
If either of these irritation-causing factors seem to resonate, we have great news! There is a path to relief, and it doesn't involve the newest 17-blade razor you've probably seen on recent TV commercials.
Here are a few tips to help you tame the Beard Itch Beast and optimize your beard growth experience:
1. FOCUS ON SELF-CARE: As you may or may not know, healthy beard growth starts from within. Therefore, self-care is critical. For men looking to get the most out of their beard growing experience, it is essential to create an optimal beard growth environment that would lead your beard to grow full and healthy regardless of external factors. Optimal beard growth conditions include putting yourself in reduced stress environments, getting sufficient rest, drinking plenty of water and consuming foods packed with protein, vitamins B, C, E, potassium and other key nutrients found in a variety of fruits and vegetables.
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