environment<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nRemember, when using these types of exfoliants, you only use them 2-3 times per month. If used too much, the acid in them can strip all of the good oils and bacteria from your skin, leaving a dry, irritated mess behind.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhen using a beard scrub, make sure to squeeze out a small amount of scrub, run it around in your hands until it covers your palms, add a bit of warm water, and then scrub the beard and neck area thoroughly in smooth circular motions. When you’re finished, make sure to rinse the area completely with cool water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Use a Dry Brush<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nDry brushing is one of the best and least invasive ways to exfoliate your beard. Dry brushes come in two varieties: hard, boar bristle brushes, and soft bristle brushes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Obviously, the boar bristle brushes are a bit more thorough at exfoliating beards, but if you have sensitive skin, you may want to try a soft bristle brush. When brushing, try to go against the grain a bit to free impacted hairs.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nYou may also find in-shower wet brushes on the market. This will work similarly to the dry brush but will be for use in the shower. These can be effective, but don\u2019t often exfoliate as efficiently as a hard bristle dry brush. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Shave<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nBelieve it or not, shaving is actually the best way to exfoliate your face. Most irritation problems arise from in-grown hairs. When you shave, that problem gets negated. Although we would never encourage you to shave your beautiful beard, if you\u2019re having in-grown hair problems on your neck, it may be time for a trim!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Use a Comb<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nAnother way to exfoliate your beard is to take a comb into the shower with you and comb your beard while making sure to also run the teeth of the comb along the skin under your beard. This is a great way to exfoliate without going out and buying new accessories. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Use Baking Soda<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nAnother cheap way to exfoliate is to run a small amount of baking soda into your beard. Baking soda is a natural exfoliant and is classified as a mild abrasive. Its texture will help break up dry skin and impacted hairs. It will also remove excess oils from your beard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just remember not to use too much, as it can also strip your skin of essential oils and bacteria, and always remember to wash it out when you\u2019re finished.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Use a Natural Sugar Scrub<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nAnother safe, abrasive substance to use as a beard exfoliant is natural sugar scrub. This scrub is often advertised as a natural substitute for chemical exfoliants. It is probably better for your skin than some of the microplastics that you can find in commercial beard scrubs, and it likely smells better too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Should I exfoliate every day?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
So how often should you exfoliate your beard?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While exfoliating regularly is important, it’s probably not wise to exfoliate your beard every single day. Instead, try to exfoliate your beard 2-3 times per month. If you exfoliate too much, the acids and other chemicals in your exfoliant will begin to dry out your skin, creating flakiness and dandruff. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nBy contrast, failing to exfoliate your beard enough will lead to ingrown hairs and skin sensitivity. Like with anything, balance is important. It really comes down to the way you plan to exfoliate. Chemical exfoliants shouldn\u2019t be used every day. If you simply plan to exfoliate by using a dry brush, it will be possible to make this an everyday practice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Can you exfoliate and shave on the same day?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nYou will find mixed responses to this question online, with some blogs asserting that it\u2019s ok to exfoliate before shaving and others cautioning against it. The question is a bit pointless; however, when one considers the fact that the act of shaving is a form of exfoliation. To be exact, shaving is a type of physical exfoliation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This makes exfoliating before a shave a bit of an exercise in redundancy. Instead, it\u2019s best to exfoliate on shaving off days. However, there may be some benefit in exfoliating with a dry brush directly prior to a shave to remove dead skin cells that may have built up over time. These can clog the blade and lead to a less effective, close shave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Do you exfoliate before or after shaving?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nExfoliating on days leading up to a shave and on days between your next shave will ensure that the shaving process is smooth. Every time you raze the \u201cold crop\u201d of hair to the ground and start anew, you create an opportunity for stubble to grow into an irritating problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
An occasional exfoliation session in the space between shaves will help the hairs grow in an orderly manner. Don\u2019t attempt to exfoliate directly after a shave, however. This can cause irritation for those with sensitive skin.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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