"Why Is My Beard Itchy? Causes and How Beard Oil Fixes It"

Beard Oil 101: What We Tell Guys Every Day

At Men's Modern General Store, I can't tell you how many times a week we hear the same thing. Guys come in and say they tried growing a beard but it got too itchy, or their wife or girlfriend didn't like how rough it felt.

And honestly, I get it. If you've never used beard oil before, growing a beard can be uncomfortable. But most of those issues are completely fixable.

Why Beards Get Itchy in the First Place

Most of the time, what's really going on is dryness. When your beard starts itching, it's usually not the beard itself, it's the skin underneath. That skin dries out, starts to flake, and that's where the irritation and beard dandruff come from. Beard oil makes a big difference because it hydrates the skin, not just the hair. Once that skin is taken care of, the itch usually goes away.

Why Beard Oil Softens a Rough Beard

The other big thing we hear about is how rough beards feel. That's fair. A dry beard is a rough beard. When you start using beard oil regularly, your beard softens up. It's easier to manage, feels better, and yeah, your wife or girlfriend will notice the difference right away.

How to Avoid That Greasy Feeling

A lot of guys also tell me they don't use beard oil because they don't want to feel greasy. That's actually one of the easiest problems to fix. You're just using too much. What I usually tell people is to start small, work it into your beard, and then check your hands. If your hands still feel oily, you used too much. Next time, use less. When you get it right, your beard won't feel greasy at all.

Make It Part of Your Routine

One thing people don't always think about is that beard oil can actually be a fun part of your routine. There are a lot of different scents out there, and it's easy to switch things up depending on the time of year or just your mood. It can even be something your significant other gets involved in. I've had times where I kept a good selection of oils at home, and my wife would pick one out for me before I left for work early in the morning. It's a small thing, but it makes the whole routine more enjoyable.

What We Actually Carry, and Why

At Men's Modern General Store in Cottleville, Mo, we're pretty picky about what we bring in. We stick with USA made oils that don't have a bunch of unnecessary chemicals in them, so you know you're putting something good on your skin. Right now we carry The Immaculate Beard , Grave Before Shave, and Warlord. All of them get great feedback from our customers, and we use them ourselves.

Beard oil is honestly one of those products where it pays to come into the store in person. Scent is such a personal thing, and a description online just can't tell you how something is actually going to smell on you. Coming in lets you smell through the different options and find one you genuinely like, instead of guessing. That said, we know not everyone can make it in, so we do have an online store for anyone who wants to order from home.

Come Find What Works for You

If you've given up on growing a beard because of the itch or the roughness, beard oil is probably the missing piece. It doesn't take much. Just a small amount each day can completely change how your beard feels.

If you're not sure where to start, come by Men's Modern General Store in Cottleville, Mo and we'll help you find something that works for you.