The same noticeable, embarrassing flakes found in the hair and on your shoulders are also found in your beard. Typically accompanied by dry and itchy skin, beard dandruff, or beardruff, is an annoyance more than anything. Since you can’t just brush it out, you need a quality shampoo that gets rid of beard dandruff. Remember, a standard anti-dandruff shampoo is not suitable for the face because it is designed for the scalp.
What Causes Beard Dandruff?
In a nutshell, beard dandruff is caused by dry skin. It is typically more prevalent in longer beards because the skin underneath can become itchy and flaky. Men with shorter beards can also experience beardruff, and skin that is red becomes more noticeable under shorter-length hair.
Using harsh shampoos, conditioners, or balms that are not designed for the face is usually the cause of beardruff. The facial skin is quite sensitive, so you have to use the appropriate products for the beard. Additionally, dandruff is caused by yeast overgrowth and although it is more common on the scalp, it also exists on the beard (or cheeks/chin).
The aim of this article isn’t to fully cover the root cause of beard dandruff, though. Having beard dandruff is not a common issue, which is why you don’t see flakes on every man’s beard. Roughly 40% of men with beards experience beard dandruff, which is high, but it’s as common as other things.
How To Get Rid Of Beard Dandruff
Forget the 2in1 shampoo and conditioner combo that doubles as a beard shampoo, guys. Shampoo for hair is vastly different from beard shampoo, and for good reason. The scalp and face are two different animals, and each one requires specific products. They differ in the way that they reproduce oils, which are stripped from the skin by hair shampoo. The skin on the face produces the same amount of oil, no matter how often you wash it.
That’s why a proper beard shampoo that adds wholesome oils to the beard is your best bet. Not only does this oil up the beard properly, but it also helps reduce the risk of dried out skin and dandruff. Even though a beard shampoo is beneficial, you don’t want to over-wash your beard. You should only wash your beard two to three times per week to prevent it from drying out.
Lastly, keep your beard hydrated, especially if it is longer. Follow up your shampoo with a beard conditioner and apply beard oil daily. If you follow these steps, then you can help prevent beard ruff.
DIY Dandruff Shampoo For Beards
Ingredients:
- 1/2 tablespoon argan oil
- 1 teaspoon jojoba oil
- 1 teaspoon fractionated coconut oil
- 1/8 cup castile soap
- 1/8 cup filtered water
- 4 drops tea tree oil
- 4 drops rosemary essential oil
Instructions:
- Add the argan oil, jojoba oil, fractionated coconut oil, and castile soap to a four-ounce bottle and stir to combine.
- Add the water and essential oils, screw on the top, and shake well to combine the ingredients.
- Before each use, make sure to shake it up because the oils will likely separate. To use, add a dime-size amount to your beard and work it into the skin. Make sure to work it into the strands of your beard as well. Rinse with warm water and dry.
