Beard oil is not just for the skin.

Let’s clear up some confusion: Beard oil is for the skin, and it’s for the hair. Beard balm? Hair and skin too. Butter? Yep. Both.

All correctly formulated beard products are absolutely meant for both the hair and the skin.

Here’s why: Beard oil works because a good blend contains bioavailable fatty acids sized just right to penetrate the hair shaft, reaching the cortex where all the important stuff happens. That’s how it boosts softness, shine, and strength, while also moisturizing the skin underneath. If the oil you’re using isn’t absorbing in about a minute, it’s not penetrating the hair and skin properly, and that’s why your beard feels greasy. You shouldn't feel oily or greasy at all after applying a good beard oil because the lipids that your hair doesn't need make their way to the skin and absorb to work their magic to moisturize, reduce inflammation, eliminate the dreaded itch and flakes, and keep the skin supple and free from irritation.

Beard butters are just oils with added butters like shea or cocoa butter. These are super rich in fatty acids and work as deep conditioners. They’re amazing for emergency repair after a wash or on those particularly dry days when your beard feels like a Brillo pad. Same deal.

Balm takes it a step further by adding in beeswax. Its primary function is styling and taming flyaways while also conditioning. The wax suspends the fatty acids so there's a bit of a time-released effect, but the effect is essentially the same for both hair and the skin beneath.

Now, how you use these depends on your vibe. Personally, I go with oil every day, balm when I want to clean things up, and Beard Batter (our whipped butter) after a wash. Some days I’ll mix it all up: a little Batter, a scrape of balm, a few drops of oil on the palm, rub together and apply the whole cocktail. My beard loves it.

Overall point: How you decide to use it is totally up to you, but a well-formulated beard oil, balm, or butter works for both the hair and skin. If your products aren’t, they're not worth a damn and you deserve better. Don’t fall for the “this is for your hair, that’s for your skin” marketing. That’s just companies trying to sell you more stuff. Keep it simple, use quality products, and your beard will thrive.

Have a good day!