Beard Oil and Beard Balm from Störtebekker - Styling and Care with “Crusoe”

Finally, we have reached the goal of developing both our own beard oil and beard balm. With "Crusoe", they represent the first Störtebekker fragrance profile - many more are planned. Inspired by the shipwrecked sailor Robinson Crusoe, we present a fragrance that embodies the Störtebekker core values of freedom and adventurousness.

On the occasion of the upcoming launch of both products on Black Friday, we would like to give you an overview of the basics of beard oil and beard balm - and of course, what makes our two new additions to the Störtebekker range so special.

Beard Oil - Function and Application

Beard oil does not consist of a single oil as the name might suggest, but of several different oils. On the one hand, there are so-called "carrier oils" such as almond oil or coconut oil, and on the other hand, essential oils that give the whole ensemble a pleasant scent.

• Beard oil supplies the hair follicles of the beard hairs with important nutrients and vitamins, promoting healthy and stimulated beard growth.
• Additionally, the carrier oils form a protective layer around the beard hairs, keeping out harmful influences such as fungi and bacteria - and even providing protection from intense sun rays.
• The moisturizing effect of the beard oil also prevents an itchy beard.

In terms of styling, the beard oil gives your beard a healthy, shiny look and better hold for the beard hairs. It can be ideally distributed evenly throughout the beard using a beard comb. Additionally, this helps you achieve the desired final look of your beard.

Expert tip: The beard oil must be thoroughly massaged into the depth of your beard, reaching the skin - only then can it fully exert its effects.

Remember not to use too much beard oil, as it can make the beard look too greasy. Depending on how full your beard is, a few drops are enough. Experiment to find the right amount.

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The Störtebekker Beard Oil

For our Störtebekker beard oil, we chose high-quality ingredients for the carrier oils:

• Argan oil,
• Jojoba oil,
• Squalane,
• Castor oil
• and almond oil make your beard especially smooth.

In addition to a fruity citrus note and sweet vanilla, the ingredients sandalwood and "amber" with their woody-spicy note add a significant amount of masculinity.

Perfectly fitting the sailor theme, the legendary amber was originally obtained from the undigested stomach contents of sperm whales - making them a coveted hunting target for sailors alongside their oil and bones.

Today, the substance is of course synthetically produced. Thus, our Crusoe beard oil is completely vegan.

Beard Balm - Function and Application

Beard balm (often also called beard balsam) is closely related to beard oil. It shares the same nourishing properties as beard oil. In this respect, it is sufficient to choose one of the two products for use. However, many beard wearers swear by using beard oil first and then beard balm for styling.

Just like beard oil, beard balm consists of different carrier oils. Additionally, it contains more viscous ingredients such as natural waxes or cocoa butter. This is the main difference between the two.

Beard balm gives the beard a denser, fuller structure and holds it in shape better than oil. Beard balm is thus the ideal mix of beard oil and pure styling products such as beard wax or beard pomade: it gives the beard hold without making it sticky.

Expert tip: Beard balm is especially suitable for slightly more unruly beard hairs and for men with less dense beard growth.

The application is as simple as that of beard oil.

1. The tip of the thumb is ideal for picking up a small amount of the balm.
2. First, distribute it evenly in your hands; then you can massage it perfectly into your beard.
3. Mainly by smoothing from top to bottom with your hands, you bring it into its final form.

The Störtebekker Beard Balm

For our Störtebekker beard balm, we used shea butter and, just like our beard oil, argan oil, castor oil, and almond oil. The fragrance-giving ingredients are also identical to those of the oil: citrus, vanilla, sandalwood, and amber.

A small note for pre-beard care: Our shaving soaps are also recommended. We have the shaving soaps for purchase in 4 different scents in the Störtebekker shop.

Moreover, we have come up with something special for the stylishly designed container of our balm: it is made of "Sulapac", a fully biodegradable material - allowing us to completely avoid plastic and make a contribution to sustainability. Additionally, the Crusoe balm is just as vegan as the beard oil.

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