Whether you’re just starting with a beard or someone who has been growing it for a long time, you may find that facial hair can bring some skin problems, namely facial acne, itching, dry skin, and ingrown hairs.
So, what can you do to keep your beard from getting distracted? Here’s everything you need to know to keep your skin healthy while your beard thrives.
What causes beard acne?
Beard acne is caused by the same things as any acne: clogged hair follicles, bacteria, and inflammation. But in this case, facial hair can trap oil, dead skin cells, bacteria, and dust and dirt that your whiskers pick up during the day, exacerbating traditional acne triggers.
The best facial cleanser for removing facial acne
Clean your skin twice daily with a gentle exfoliating, antibacterial cleanser or scrub to avoid pore-clogging debris and acne bacteria.
A magnetic acid-based cleanser is the first choice for keeping the skin under the beard smooth and calm. Mandelic acid is a fruit acid that chemically exfoliates the skin by breaking down the cellular glue that binds dead skin cells together. Mandelic acid is the mildest of all fruit acids, so it does not produce irritants. It’s also antibacterial, killing acne bacteria while removing cell debris and excess oil.
