1. Be Dedicated to the Process
It takes time to grow a beard, and grooming it goes beyond shampooing and combing. Maintaining your general health is the first step in keeping your beard healthy.
2. Select the Appropriate Beard Care Equipment
You should have the correct equipment for beard maintenance, just like you would for your face and hair. You'll need to spend money on the following items:
Skin cleanser or shampoo with your skin type in mind
Towel that is clean and dry
Scrub for exfoliation
SPF-enhanced moisturising cream (while your beard grows in)
SPF-free moisturising cream (after your beard has grown in)
Depending on your skin type, use a beard conditioner, oil, or moisturiser.
Comb for the beard and a brush for the beard
3. Wash Your Beard
Use lukewarm water to shampoo or cleanse your beard for the greatest results. Apply your washing product to your beard and skin and massage it in. Allow a medicated product to linger on your skin for a few minutes before rinsing it off. Make sure to properly rinse your beard to remove any shampoo residue.
4. Pick the Right Beard Cleanser
Choose your beard cleanser based on your skin type. Taking care of your beard begins with the appropriate products. Look for a face cleanser that contains salicylic acid or glycolic acid as an active component if you have oily or acne-prone skin. Also, check to see if the product is noncomedogenic, which means it won't clog your pores.
5. Treat Beard Dandruff
Your beard traps bacteria and fungus because it covers your skin. Overgrowth of a yeast called malassezia, for example, can occur on occasion. Your body reacts to the yeast by attacking your skin, causing it to become red, flaky, and scaly.
If you get this condition, use the appropriate shampoo to alleviate the symptoms. Products containing at least 1% of the active component ketoconazole may aid in the relief of beard dandruff symptoms.
6. Keep Your Beard Moisturized
Apply your moisturiser after washing your beard and gently drying your face with a towel for optimum results. When applying moisturiser, your skin and beard should still be damp. To avoid build-up or the impression of greasiness, use the product sparingly.
7. Maintain Your Beard
To avoid knots and tangles, brush or comb your beard every day. Trim hairs as needed to create the look you want. If you experience skin irritation, use an electric trimmer instead of a manual razor.