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BARBERSHOP ADVICE ON THE PREVENTION OF BEARDRUFF

April 5, 2022

Dandruff can develop not just on your scalp, but also in your beard. Without proper care and in specific types of skin, men can be more prone to ‘beardruff’ in their beards. If not treated properly, beardruff will only get worse. The good news is, you can easily get rid of it and make sure it doesn’t come back – read on to learn how.

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What The Hell Is Beardruff?

Beardruff is essentially dandruff of the beard and there is no real difference between the kind of dandruff on your scalp and the kind that develops in your beard. It is a build-up of dead skin cells on the skin beneath your beard. This becomes evident as a collection of flakey skin clusters in the beard.


What Are The Causes Of Beardruff?

Malassezia globosa, it is a type of yeast that feeds on the bodies natural sebum oils. When doing so, it releases oleic acid and beardruff is predominantly caused by the bodies inflammatory response to this. It can also be caused by dry skin, other types of bacteria or as a reaction to skin care products, also know as contact dermatitis.


What Are the Best Ways to Manage Beardruff?

The best way to get rid of beardruff is with a regular routine of washing, exfoliating, and moisturising. Follow this advise from the barber:
  • Use a beard brush to regularly exfoliate the skin underneath your beard. Brushing will remove dead skin cells as well as distribute oils effectively. For a deep exfoliation try Proraso’s Beard Exfoliating Paste.
  • Avoid shampoo and use a wash that has been specially formulated for beard care. A good beard wash will gently clean away dirt, grime and dead skin cells while controlling your skins natural sebum oil. 
  • After washing, dry your beard and apply a beard oil, balm or moisturiser. This is an important step in solving the beardruff problem as it protects and rehydrates the skin.

"Repeating the above routine on regular basis should help you relieve any signs of beardruff. In the worst cases, you may need to talk to a doctor for a medicated treatment."

How to Best Prevent Against Beard-ruff?

If you have successfully eliminated beardruff, you will want to make sure that it doesn’t come back. Fortunately, it’s usually as simple as maintaining your routine. Keeping your skin hydrated and clean is the most important step in keeping a healthy, beardruff free beard.

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