How to Keep Your Beard in Check During No-Shave November

Fighting Off Beard Dandruff

That’s right, dandruff can crop up on your beard. While it most commonly occurs on the scalp, flaking can appear on facial hair and even eyebrows, too. So what is dandruff exactly? It’s simply the flaking of dead skin cells that results from skin irritation.

Natural oils and sebum produced by our sebaceous glands, which appear anywhere there are hair follicles (including your beard hair), triggers the growth of the fungus Malassezia. The Malassezia produced by our bodies helps break down the oil. Sometimes the process can get out of control, leading to skin conditions that cause irritation and flaky skin.

In addition, beard dandruff can actually worsen in the colder months as drier air we often experience in Winter can lead to dry skin and flaking underneath facial hair. Luckily, there are easy ways to get rid of beard dandruff. We’ll learn more about them below.

Cleansing Your Facial Hair

Cleansing is an important part of maintaining your beard and mustache. Exfoliation and washing are the best one-two punch for keeping your facial hair, and the skin below it, clean, healthy, and dandruff-free.

You can regularly exfoliate by using a beard brush. A brush with soft, flexible bristles will help to remove any buildup from the skin below your beard and mustache while combing through facial hair as well.

After exfoliating, it’s important to use a cleanser, beard wash, or beard shampoo during your grooming routine. Especially when your facial hair is longer, you should wash it just like you would the hair on your head. If you experience a flaky beard or moustache, you should opt for dandruff shampoo with the proven active ingredient Zinc Pyrithione to safely and effectively manage your flakes.

Trimming and Shaping Your Facial Hair Like a Pro

• Start by determining your beard’s shape. Your personal beard shape depends on the size and shape of your face. A more full beard can help even out proportions of a rounder face, while a refined beard may be better suited to slimmer faces.

• Brush your beard and mustache hair down in the same direction. This makes your facial hair look neater and cared for while allowing you to notice if any hairs need trimming. 

• Shaping your sideburns is the next task on the list. Shave any unwanted hairs that appear on your cheeks. Determine where your beard line is and shave any hairs that appear above it. Make sure to use a close cutting razor so you can get the cleanest shave possible. 

• Lastly, touch up your mustache and any hair around your lips. 

Remember, Remember to Moisturize in November

We know that with the cold weather months comes dry air as well. With that in mind, properly moisturizing your beard, mustache, and the skin underneath becomes even more important. The best way to combat dryness is by using beard oils with ingredients like tea tree oil and jojoba oil, a beard balm, facial moisturizers, and conditioner. 

That’s right, the same conditioner you use on your hair can be a game changer for your beard and mustache. After cleansing with shampoo, always follow with a moisturizing and calming conditioner with dermatologist-tested ingredients like coconut oil and argan oil for a soft beard and soothed skin. Using these grooming products will give you the best beard around while fighting the causes of beard dandruff and getting rid of those pesky white flakes.

Use Jupiter to Manage Dandruff on Your Beard and Mustache

As you start to grow out your facial hair this Movember, don’t let flaking get in your way. Dandruff on your beard or mustache can easily be treated. Try our scientifically formulated Balancing Shampoo to treat flaking and itching and our Nourishing Conditioner to moisturize your facial hair and keep the skin underneath soothed, hydrated, and flake-free.