The Beard Blog

Sunscreens are topical products that absorb or reflect some of the sun’s damaging ultraviolet radiation. Because of this, they help protect against premature aging and skin cancer. There are two primary types of sunscreen: organic and mineral.

It is that time of year again: the temperature drops, the heaters come on and you notice your skin itching more than usual. Have a beard? You probably notice that man mane is feeling drier than you’d like. Why does our skin and beard dry out during the winter, and how can we stop that dry, flaky, itchy skin?

Here’s how to grow a beard the right way.

We hear it all the time: “I can’t grow a beard. Trust me, I’ve tried.”

Well trust us, you can. Here are the Top 6 Beard Growing Mistakes - and how to avoid them. You’ll be rocking the beard of your dreams in no time.

Here are our simple tips to grow the perfect five-o’clock shadow while sparing yourself – and your partner – the pain of dry, irritating stubble.

Short answer: Yes, your beard does grow faster in the summer. Read more to find out why.

On average, your beard grows half an inch per month. It's an average because your beard – and all of your other hair – has a defined, four-phase growth cycle, and during several of these phases your beard isn’t actually growing. 

Some guys only see beards as a fall/winter look...summer comes and the beard goes. Why? The majority of these men say they think a beard will make them uncomfortably hot in the warmer months. But does that face fur really make a temperature difference in the summer?

Back to basics: How and why you should moisturize your face and beard daily. Proper hydration is key to beard and skin health.

Washing your face and beard sounds self-explanatory — wet your handsome face, rub in the cleanser, rinse off — but these common errors will prevent your skin and beard from achieving true greatness.