What is Beard Oil? The Beard World's Most Asked Question

Alex Cutler

Great question. Read out to find the answer, as well as a few things you probably didn’t know about beard oil.


Beard oil has gone from a small, cult following to a near-on essential addition to any self-respecting bearded bro’s daily routine. Knowing what it is, what is does, and what it’s made up from, however, will help you to make better buying decisions and ensure you’re reaping the most benefit from your beard oil possible.


In this piece, you’ll find information on: 


  • What is beard oil? – we’ll cover the basics of what beard oil is.

  • What does beard oil do? – so you know exactly why you need it.

  • What’s in beard oil? – to give you a vital heads-up on which ingredients to look out for – and which to well and truly steer clear of.


What are you waiting for? Read on to find the answers you need.


Beard Oil Basics:  Beard oil is a nourishing product designed to keep facial hair and the underlying skin healthy, soft, and itch-free.

 Benefits of Beard Oil:  It mimics sebum oil, moisturizing the skin and promoting healthier beard growth, preventing issues like itchiness and split ends.

 Key Ingredients:  Beard oil primarily contains carrier oils (e.g., jojoba, argan) that moisturize and essential oils (e.g., cedarwood, peppermint) that add scent and additional skin benefits.

 Carrier Oils:  These dilute essential oils and have specific benefits, such as reducing inflammation and strengthening beard hair.