Help, my Beard itches and stings » First Aid from the Barber

The beard growth progresses and your beard style is finally taking shape. If only there wasn't this annoying itching. You sit in the office wanting to look confident, but your beard itches and flakes and you would prefer to scratch yourself all the time?

In this guide, we will reveal what causes an itchy beard and what you can do about it. Enjoy reading!

Why does the beard itch? - 4 causes & reasons

The causes of an itchy beard can be varied. Often a beard itches while growing. It is also often the stubbly 3-day beard that pricks.

The unpleasant itching can generally occur with any beard style and at any stage of growth.

Here are a few common reasons:

1. Beard itching due to dandruff and bacteria

Bacteria are abundant in our environment and are not inherently harmful. By constantly touching your beard, they naturally find their way there. The less often you wash your beard, the better they can spread there.

With dandruff it is exactly the opposite: too much beard washing with the wrong shampoos can disrupt the skin's natural barrier and cause it to become flaky.

2. Itching due to dry facial skin

Dry air, hot washing, blow-drying, or the wrong shampoo dry out the facial skin under the beard. This particularly affects men with a full beard.

Shower gel can also be a cause of itching. It has a pH value unsuitable for your facial skin and quickly makes the skin dry, brittle, and itchy. To wash your beard, you should only use a special beard shampoo.

3. Beard itches due to ingrown hairs

Ingrown hairs often occur when you shave incorrectly, too dry, or with a dull blade. You do not cut the hairs completely at the skin surface, causing the remaining stubble to grow in the wrong direction. This not only itches but can also lead to inflammation and pain.

Be sure to check out the relevant post: Ingrown Beard Hair.

4. Dull razor blades

Which brings us to the next reason: dull razor blades. They not only cut the hairs less effectively, causing ingrown hairs, but they can also lead to razor burn.

Razor burn can be avoided - be sure to read this post.

Older razor blades are also a breeding ground for bacteria. Therefore, you should replace the blade at least every 14 days.

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5. Beard itches after dyeing

If you dye your beard, the itching may be due to an allergy to the dye used.

In addition to unpleasant itching, other characteristic signs of a contact allergy include redness and swelling.

The symptoms do not necessarily appear immediately after dyeing. In some cases, it takes up to 36 hours for the symptoms to set in.

What to do when the beard itches? 6 - Tips from the Barbershop

But what to do when the beard just itches? We have summarized the best tips for you in the following section:

1. Keep bacteria away

Hygiene is key. Clean your facial skin and your beard regularly with appropriate care products and use fresh razor blades so that bacteria and germs have no chance to irritate your skin.

2. Regular washing prevents itching

By regular washing, you can also effectively prevent itching. Use suitable care products - an additional beard shampoo and a scrub for the skin underneath. This stimulates blood circulation and removes flakes that cause additional itching.

3. Use a beard brush

With an appropriate beard brush, your beard hair looks neat. Brushing also promotes blood circulation to the skin and removes dead skin particles.

The fat from the sebaceous glands does not accumulate on the skin but distributes evenly in the beard, additionally nourishing it.

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4. Care for your beard with beard oil

Always use a beard oil for additional care. It makes the beard hair soft and prevents brittle stubble from itching and irritating your skin. Additionally, the oil nourishes the skin under the beard and provides moisture.

5. Dry your beard thoroughly

Avoid walking around with wet beard hair if possible.

Wet beard hair quickly becomes brittle and the skin underneath tends to dry out.

This not only causes itching but can also lead to redness and rash. Therefore, dry the beard with a towel after washing.

Note: Please do not rub, as this will make the beard brittle and split.

For drying, our shaving towel is suitable. Just check it out.

6. Pay attention to your diet when the beard itches

What you eat also affects your beard's well-being.

Make sure you get enough vitamins and nutrients and try to eat a balanced diet. Remember: the skin is our largest organ and needs to be adequately nourished.

To prevent the skin from drying out, you should definitely drink enough.

Frequently asked questions about beard itching

Do you have more questions about the topic? We thought so. And we have the answers for you.

Are there home remedies for beard itching?

Do you want to use a home remedy when your beard itches? We reveal the simplest of all: your natural sebum. While the fat produced by the sebaceous glands on our skin quickly becomes greasy and unkempt on the hair, it has the opposite effect on the beard. It nourishes it, makes it look richer and more beautiful, and also makes it softer. Therefore, make sure to use mild products that do not disrupt your sebum production.

Homemade face masks, for example made from avocado, jojoba oil, and lemon, can help.

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Why does the beard itch when growing?

It is quite simple: shaving gives your beard hair a sharp edge that scratches, rubs, and itches against your skin. As the hair grows further and you shave again, new sharp edges are created. This not only itches but also strains your skin.

Conclusion

With proper beard care, annoying beard itching can mostly be avoided. So instead of scratching your beard for hours, you will develop a morning care routine much faster.

What are your tips against itchy beard hairs?

Learn more by reading our other articles.

• First aid for dandruff in the beard
• The optimal beard care
• Beard oil application
• Care products for the beard