Beard Oil 101

Tera - June 25, 2025

It doesn’t matter if you are growing your very first beard or if you haven’t seen your chin in two decades, beard oil is a MUST for your beard care. Let’s find out why!

If you have a beard you know very well about the dreaded itch. The beginning stages of growing out your facial hair can be a make or break point for many due to irritation and itching. Beard oil is your best friend at this stage to get over the discomfort. Creating a routine of nourishing your follicles and skin is step one in encouraging healthy growth. There are many reasons why itchiness occurs, but the combination of sharp stubble from your coarse beard hair and just plain dry skin is the culprit. Using a quality beard oil can encourage softness to alleviate the itch during the typical 1-2 week adjustment period. 

Once you have gotten past the first hurdle of the itchy beard phase, continuing to use beard oil daily directly at the roots of your beard will set your beard up for maximum health and the growth you may be looking for. There is a learning curve to how much oil you should be using, but generally half to one full dropper will get the job done. Making sure to work that oil into your skin is the key to effective beard oil application so your skin will be moisturized and prepped to get to work growing your whiskers.

Unsure of what to look for in a beard oil? There are many combinations and options but True North has chosen specific carrier oils to provide results at a great value.

• Shea Nut Oil - a hydrating oil that offers linoleic acid which has shown to reduce acne and provide emollient properties which improve skin texture but can also repair the skin barrier to protect and fortify. 
• Jojoba Oil - while called an oil, this is actually an emollient wax ester that mimics the natural sebum in human skin which provides conditioning and seals moisture. It also has some antibacterial properties and has been used since the 1400s on skin. 
• Argan Oil - a hydrating oil that is lightweight, adds moisture and shine and is rich in antioxidants, essential fatty acids, vitamins (especially vitamin E which prevents split ends and breakage), and minerals. 
• Fractionated Coconut Oil - an emollient boasting medium-chain fatty acids, FCO will sit on the skin surface and trap moisture underneath. Rich in lauric acid, boosting antimicrobial properties to kill bacteria on the skin and reduce inflammation.
• Sweet Almond Oil - a hydrator that calms irritation and soothes inflammation. This gentle moisturizer has a very slow skin absorption rate which will continue to hydrate through the day. 
• Avocado Oil - An emollient that is a powerhouse oil providing and antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. Absorbs free radicals, boosts metabolic energy processing in mitochondria, and treats flaky dry skin.
• Cold Pressed Grape Seed Oil - a moisturizer that is excellent for taming frizz, adding shine, and promoting hair growth thanks to because it contains vitamin E, flavonoids, linoleic acid, and oligomeric proanthocyanidins (aka OPCs) which boast remarkable antioxidant properties. 

There are many steps to caring for your skin and beard but with so many benefits on skin and hair it’s easy to see why beard oil should be a staple in your beard care routine!