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Hey everyone! Today I would like to bring you all another great review of a product that we loved using, an unscented beard oil made by Botanical Skinworks Natural Man Beard Care and sold by the online retailer Beard Care Products!

Beard Care Products sent us over some unscented beard oil not too long ago and I fell in love with the product for a few reasons. Not only do we love the ingredient list and the benefits that the oils offer, but we also love the easy pump bottle that the oil comes in and lastly, I liked that it came as unscented and with a simple, but effective ingredient list.  

We here at Beard Advisor have tried so many products over the years and some of them we love and others not so much. There are SO many options out there that cater to men and their beards, and since the men’s grooming industry is only going to continually grow, when we got the bottle of Unscented Beard Oil by Natural Man Beard Care I was excited to try a simple product that men of any age can enjoy.

Because of the growing industry for men’s grooming today so many companies try to set themselves apart from their competition by offering products in fancy bottles or with witty names. We believe that this can take away the focus from the care and ingredients that go into making the product and sometimes you are paying for a name or logo more than you are paying for a great product.

Beard Care Products sells a wide range of products and is a one-stop-shop for all of your hair and skin care needs.

Founded in 2007, they offer products to fit any budget and they offer products based on your preferences; whether it be scented vs. unscented, organic and fair-trade vs. commercial, hair vs. beard, or whatever else you may want to compare while shopping. They also sell trimmers, brushes, and even clothing.

But let’s get back to the review of this particular beard oil!

Made in the USA and selling for only $12.49, an extremely fair price, it is affordable while not cutting corners on quality. Made with Sesame Seed Oil, Jojoba Oil, and Vitamin E it has everything your beard needs for the bare essentials for beard care. Because this particular oil is unscented the ingredient list is on the shorter side but that is more than fine by us, especially since the three ingredients chosen are super-oils when it comes to hair and skin care!

Sesame Seed Oil is one of the more studied oils used in holistic medicine but it is often chosen for beard oil because of its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties as well as its excellent moisture retention and soothing abilities. After using this beard oil for a couple weeks we noticed softer and healthier skin and pores as well as thicker and stronger beard follicles.

Jojoba Oil is basically a super-oil when it comes to the benefits it offers for your skin and hair. If you only use one thing for your beard it should be jojoba oil. It resembles our bodies natural and essential oils so closely that our bodies recognize it as our own and thus accept it far better than other oils. It is quick absorbing which helps make it non-greasy, it does not clog your pores, it strengthens your beard follicles and promotes growth, helping to fill in patchy areas or thinner beards.

Vitamin E nourishes the skin and follicles and is a powerful antioxidant that helps repair damaged follicles and pores and strengthens weaker ones.

Because this particular oil is unscented the ingredient list is shorter than most of our readers are used to. Unscented oils are great for any man that prefers his favorite cologne, has sensitive skin or allergies, or chemical sensitivities.

The oil comes in a pump-action bottle making it easy to dispense the desired amount and apply it to your beard without having to fumble with closing any caps with oily hands - I placed the bottle on a shelf with my other grooming items and pumped out a couple drops and that was it, I was done. I could even walk to another room after I got my oil, applying it on the go or as I walked through the house.

Beard Care Products sells a wide-range to fit all of your grooming needs. And for shoppers unsure of where to begin or who may be overwhelmed by the amount of products out there, Beard Care Products has created a comprehensible site to give an easy and enjoyable shopping experience where users can shop by product type, with options available for any price, or style. If you are looking for a great unscented beard oil you should seriously consider Natural Man Beard Care beard oil as sold through Beard Care Products, you will not be dissatisfied!

What are some of your guy’s favorite unscented beard oils? Do you have any questions about Sesame oil or Jojoba oil? Anything we missed or you want clarified? Please message us or comment below - we’d be happy to chat with you!

-Andrew, for Beard Advisor

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Danny: I have grown a beard off and on my 64 years. I have COPD and have to wear oxygen 24/7. They say to stay away oil so can i use beard oil on my beard. Thank you

BeardAdvisor: Oh man, that is a tricky one. We’ve never come across anything like this before. if they advise you to stay away from oils then we’d suggest listening to them... I’m not sure their reasoning for this but it might not be worth the risk. You wear oxygen 24/7, how about showering etc.? Maybe you could use some after your shower then make sure to dry it dries before you put your mask on? Honestly though man, I wouldn’t recommend that you do anything that your healthcare team doesn’t recommend. They would know more about oxygen masks than we would.

I wonder why they said you shouldn’t use oil? Is it a health concern? A hygeine concern? If your beard gets itchy or you have dandruff or whatever you should invest in an organic, natural beard wash shampoo and conditioner. This would help with itch and if you keep it clean you shouldn’t need a whole lot (or any) beard oil. If you are concerned about frizz or styling or whatever any skilled barber should be able to keep you nice and trimmed up and neat. Carry around a brush to keep your beard brushed and styled. Sorry we couldn’t answer more precisely - this just feels beyond our expertise and it’s always best to listen to your healthcare provider.

Cheers!

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           It’s that time again beardos! Our gorgeous, sunny day turned to storm clouds and rain, ruining all our planned outdoor fun.

            But that’s okay, because now we can bring you another original review! This time we would like to talk about the newest beard balm we purchased – Happy Beards!

            Happy Beards is a small operation based out of Amish country in Ohio. Now, being Michiganders as we are, we usually try to avoid our “armpit” neighbors down south (Haha, only joking of course!), but this beard balm was just too good to not support!

            It arrived quickly in the mail and was ready to use right out of the tin! We could smell the natural aroma of the shea butter and the essential oils immediately, though mild and not too overpowering, the balm has a natural woodsy/grassy scent. Masculine and refreshing at the same time.

            Since we’re speaking about the shea butter and essential oils already maybe right now would be a good time to mention the other ingredients in Happy Beards.

            According to the Happy Beards website the list includes:

 Beeswax – The health benefits of beeswax are almost too long to count. But we will discuss a few here now.

            Beeswax contains high levels of Vitamin A, which provides long term moisturizing for the skin and hair follicles. It actually helps “lock” moisture in allowing it to continually hydrate and nourish your skin and beard throughout the day.

            It is anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory so it helps soothe irritated skin, helping combat itch, skin peeling, and dandruff – a beard’s worst nightmare.

            Beeswax is used to achieve style or simply to control beard-frizz, but it also stimulates beard growth. So not only are you controlling your beard from frizz but you are also helping it grow!

            Judging by the softness of Happy Beards beard balm we are guessing there is not a lot of beeswax in their balm, in fact we were told by the owner, Ron, that they pride themselves on having “just enough Beeswax to keep the core ingredients unified for a Happy Beard!” Less emphasis on beeswax is one of their mottos. And that is more than okay with us! We don’t care for really thick beard balms, only because I like my own beard to have some natural flow-in-the-wind type of deal, so the fact that Happy Beards can do this for us is why love it.

 Almond Oil – Almond oil has a wide variety of benefits for your skin and beard. It is low on the comedogenic scale, which means that it will not clog your pores, and that it can penetrate deeper into your beard and work its way down to your skin to moisturize.

             It relieves dry and irritated skin, heals rashes, acne, and combats dandruff. It also removes impurities from your skin, fights free radicals, and helps wash away dead skin cells.

 Shea Butter – Shea butter is also extremely beneficial to your skin and beard. It has impressive healing properties thanks to the high levels of fatty acids it contains. It heals rashes, dry and peeling skin, is good for stretch marks, insect bites, and sore muscles.

            It is high in Vitamin A and E which helps protect against free radicals (smoke, pollutants, etc.) and even has some mild suntan properties helping protect your beard from harmful rays.

            In short, it is a wonderful “natural” conditioner for your beard.

 Argan Oil – It is used as a skin softener, beard moisturizer, and beard conditioner. It helps repair damaged hair and split ends. Argan oil is also good for acne or dry, irritable skin. It also has mild taming properties so it also helps control beard frizz.

 Jojoba Oil – Oh, jojoba. Jojoba oil is amazing for your skin and scalp because it’s molecular structure is so similar to sebum, the oil that your skin and scalp produces naturally! Because of this it is readily accepted by the skin and beard.

            It hydrates the beard follicles from the inside, thus it is great to prevent “hygral fatigue,” the weakening of your hair by constantly getting wet then dry then wet then dry.

            It adds volume to thin or patchy beards. It is also an emollient, which means that it can seep into cracks or damaged hair to help repair and strengthen it.

 Coconut Oil – Coconut oil reduces the protein loss that occurs in damaged beards, thus slowing down the hairs aging process to keep your beard looking young and healthy. Coconut oil repairs split ends. Helps stimulate hair growth and “fills-in” patchy areas of beards.

            It offers a cooling sensation for irritated skin and reduces sweat. It combats dandruff, and conditions and nourishes your beard.           

 And Essential Oils – These are not listed so they must be pretty sacred. We can assume that they are beneficial to your skin and beard though, or maybe they are used primarily for smell.

             As for how the beard balm actually works, we were surprised by how soft it was. It almost feels like a blend between a beard balm and a beard butter. Must be the use of “Just Enough Beeswax.”

            It comes out of the tin easily and works well between your palms for application into your beard.

            It comes in a “wide” ‘n “stocky” 2oz tin for about $17. We love that the tin is on the wider side because it is easier to hold in our giant hands and it is easy to grip to unscrew the lid. It is “stocky” so it can be easily carried in a deep pocket or a backpack without an enormous and uncomfortable bulge.

            The smell is not too overpowering, in fact it is on the milder side so men who do not like heavily scented beard products should be satisfied. What aroma it does have is a manly, natural, woodsy scent with a hint of grass or a lush field.

            Happy Beards beard balm also doesn’t leave an annoying residue on your hands that is hard to get off, it goes right from tin-to-hands-to-beard nicely. And because of the “softness” to the shea butter the balm penetrates deep into your beard to where the real magic happens.

            In fact, we were so pleased with this beard balm that we let our friend Brad try it on his beard, and he was so pleased that he went out and bought a tin of his own that very next day.

            We hope he had enough sense to join Happy Beards’s mailing list to receive 20% his first order.

            We here at Beard Advisor have the unique privilege of trying out a wide array of beard care products, we like some, and we find some to be okay, but we were impressed by Happy Beards. We especially loved how malleable the beard balm is. We think if you try their beard balm you will also be impressed and hopefully a repeat customer!

            Thanks for reading everyone!

- Andrew, for Beard Advisor