Itchy beard? Here's what you can do about it!

An itchy beard is one of the most common frustrations for men with facial hair. Whether you're just starting to grow one or already sporting a full beard: itching, irritation and dry skin beneath the beard can be pretty annoying.

Fortunately, there's a solution — read on to find out how to effectively tackle an itchy beard.

Why do I have an itchy beard?

An itchy beard is usually caused by a combination of factors. The most common causes at a glance:

• Dry skin beneath the beard.
• Build-up of dirt, sebum and dead skin cells.
• Using the wrong products.
• Insufficient hydration.
• Early beard growth (coarse, stubby hairs).

Dry skin beneath the beard

The most common cause of an itchy beard is dry skin beneath the beard. This happens because your beard draws moisture away from your skin, leaving it feeling tight.
Over time the skin starts to itch and flakes begin to appear.

How do you prevent a dry beard?

A dry beard often also manifests as a stiff, coarse beard. This feels uncomfortable and quickly causes itching, as well as a tight feeling in the skin beneath the beard.

Solution for an itchy beard

An itchy beard can therefore have its roots in the skin, but certainly also in the beard hairs themselves.

Step 1: Cleanse your beard the right way

A clean beard prevents irritation. Use a mild beard shampoo combined with lukewarm water.
Don't use your regular shampoo on your beard — these are often too harsh for your hair and skin. Likewise, water that is too hot will unnecessarily dry out (degrease) your skin and beard hair.

Step 2: Use beard oil

Beard oil is an essential step. Beard oil hydrates the skin and softens the beard hairs. Take a few drops each day, massage them in and style — nourishing both your beard and the underlying skin.

Step 3: Brush your beard

Regularly use a beard brush. A beard brush helps to distribute the beard oil evenly, remove dead skin cells and stimulate blood circulation in the skin.

Step 4: Trim your beard

By trimming your beard regularly, you prevent split ends. This keeps your beard healthier and ensures that irregular or damaged (dry) hairs won't cause any itching.

Top 10 Beard Oils

We have put together a Top 10 Beard Oils featuring the very best beard oils available. The best beard oil is a concentrated product, free from fillers, and composed of refined natural oils.
Each of these oils has its own properties and qualities, making them ideal for nourishing your beard and the underlying skin — and for giving your growth a real boost.