Beard Balm or Beard Pomade: What to use and when

While many men are quite routine with aftershave care and the benefits of beard oil are becoming more widely known, many are unsure about products like beard balm or pomade. Do I really need it? If so, for what?

We want to explain to you what to use and what benefits you get from using beard balm or beard pomade.

What is Beard Balm?

With beard balm, the name says it all. The product is a balm for the beard and facial skin and works in a nurturing and moisturizing way. It provides skin and hair with moisture and nutrients. It consists of

• High-quality fats like cocoa butter, shea butter,
  
  
• Additionally, carrier oils like coconut oil or almond oil,
  
  
• From essential oils
  
  
• And from petroleum jelly or wax, which provides the creamy consistency.

Beard balm primarily serves beard care, but it also has a slightly styling component and can help bring wild, unruly beard hairs back into shape.

Advantages:

• Beard balm conditions the beard and makes it look healthy and shiny.
  
  
• The balm absorbs well into the underlying skin due to its creamy consistency, soothing and conditioning it as well.
  
  
• Beard balm can effectively relieve itching that may occur with beard growth due to its composition.
  
  
• The application is very simple - just take a small amount from the container with your finger and distribute it through your beard.

Disadvantages:

• While beard balm conditions the beard, it does not style it and does not provide hold.
  
  
• Using too much can make the beard look heavy and greasy.

What is Beard Pomade?

Beard pomade is not really a grooming product like beard balm but is used to style and shape the beard. It contains shaping waxes such as

• Beeswax, lanolin, or berry wax,
  
  
• Along with cocoa butter or shea butter for consistency,
  
  
• Petroleum jelly,
  
  
• Carrier oils
  
  
• And essential oils, which give the pomade its fragrance.

Beard pomade is thus a styling product with an additional conditioning component. However, it contains slightly less holding wax compared to beard wax. For instance, you can shape your full beard and long, full beards or a chin beard will get good hold.

However, if you want to twist a mustache or style a beard more elaborately, the pomade may not provide enough hold.

Advantages:

• Provides good hold for beards without making them sticky.
  
  
• Beard pomades offer a conditioning component in addition to the styling effect.
  
  
• The application is very easy - the product warms up easily in your hand and can then be used.
  
  
• Beard pomade, thanks to its conditioning ingredients, does not get as hard as other styling products, so you can continue to groom the beard with a comb or brush afterward.

Disadvantages:

• Beard pomade provides insufficient hold if you want to style or twist your beard more firmly.
  
  
• Beard pomade alone is not a suitable grooming routine. For instance, if you travel, you’ll need to pack a classic grooming product like beard oil as well.
  
  
• Beard pomade only affects the beard itself. It offers no benefits for the skin underneath.

What are the differences between Beard Balm and Beard Pomade?

While beard balm is purely a grooming product, beard pomade can also shape, smooth, and provide hold for your beard.

Beard Balm or Beard Pomade: What to Use and When?

It depends on what you want for your beard. If you’re only concerned with care, you can skip the pomade.

However, if you need some hold for your impressive beard style, pomade is highly recommended. It is ideal for

• Chin beards,
• Goatee beards,
• And full beards.

Without proper care, these styles can look slightly tousled and disheveled.

Conclusion

Care is, we’re sure, an absolute must.

Whether you also need hold and styling depends entirely on your beard style and, of course, your preferences. How do you manage it?

FAQ:

What is better, Beard Balm or Beard Pomade?

There is no better or worse. The difference lies in the application. Beard balm conditions, while beard pomade shapes your beard. It really depends on what you specifically need.

What conditions my beard best?

Beard balm or beard oil are ideal products for your beard when it comes to providing the best possible care.