To use beard oil, start with a clean, towel-dried beard. Put a few drops in your palms, rub them together, then work the oil into the skin under your beard and through the hair. Comb or brush it through to distribute it evenly. Start small and add more only if needed.
After washing, pat your beard dry so it is slightly damp. This makes it easier to spread the oil through the hair and onto the skin beneath.
The amount depends on your beard's length and thickness. Use this guide as a starting point, then adjust for your beard and the feel you prefer.
Rub your palms together to distribute the oil, then massage it into your beard starting at the roots and working your way to the tips.
Use a beard comb or brush to ensure even distribution, detangle the hair, and shape your beard after oiling.
Apply a small amount to your fingertips and work it into the mustache to keep it soft and manageable.
Many people use beard oil daily, especially when their beard or the skin underneath feels dry. Adjust the frequency to your skin, beard, and climate.
Helps dry beard hair feel softer and easier to manage.
Helps the skin beneath your beard feel comfortable when dryness is the issue.
A lightly conditioned beard is easier to comb, brush, and shape.
Adds a subtle sheen. Choose a scented oil if you want fragrance, or an unscented option if you do not.
Apply a few drops to a clean, towel-dried beard, work the oil down to the skin, then comb it through. Use the amount and frequency that leave your beard comfortable rather than greasy.
Explore the beard oil collection, or pair oil and butter in The First Ritual kit for a simple two-product routine.
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