Beard care: tips for your beard routine

Caring for your beard is not only a matter of aesthetics, but also of well-being: a regular beard routine helps prevent dryness and itching, ensuring a tidy appearance and healthy skin. From cleansing to hydration to styling, each beard care product must be chosen carefully and stored properly to preserve its effectiveness and freshness. For oils and balms, for example, glass cosmetic bottles and glass cosmetic jars are the ideal solution, as they do not alter the properties of the formulations and ensure practical daily use.

A well-groomed beard requires a very specific routine, which includes precise steps: opting for a specific shampoo 2-3 times a week ensures you remove impurities and sebum residues, without altering the balance of the skin; after cleansing, apply a beard oil or balm to leave the hair soft to the touch.

Using the right tools is also fundamental: a wooden comb or a natural bristle brush distribute the products evenly, giving the beard a more defined shape; and for a tidy and tailored look, trim with scissors or a beard trimmer according to your personal style preferences.

A short beard, if not cared for consistently, can become bristly and messy: washing it daily with a delicate cleanser helps to eliminate dirt and dead cells, preventing irritation to the skin underneath. After washing, it is best to use a nourishing oil to moisturize the hair and skin, reducing any sensation of itching and preventing dry skin. As a final step, for impeccable styling, we recommend using a fine-toothed comb to define the shape, and a light wax to tame any stray hairs.

For those who prefer to grow a long beard, proper grooming is even more important to keep it soft and tangle-free: the first step is to wash the beard with a specific shampoo at least 3 times a week, massaging the underlying skin to stimulate circulation and promote healthy growth; the second step is to apply a beard balm to soften the hair and make it easier to comb: for example, shea butter or aloe vera ensure deep action and improve the texture of the beard. Another must-have is beard oil, ideal for giving shine and moisture. Beard oil is usually stored in glass cosmetic bottles to protect it from light and oxidation.

For effective beard care, opting for products free of silicones, parabens and aggressive substances can make the difference. You can also make your own serums and balms at home using natural formulations to store in glass cosmetic jars, a type of packaging that prolongs the quality and shelf life of the product.

A good DIY beard oil not only nourishes the hair, but it also makes it softer and shinier, improving its appearance and making it easier to comb; making your own allows you to choose high-quality ingredients and create a blend tailored to your needs, customizing the fragrance and properties based on the type of beard. Below is a simple formula:

• 30 ml of jojoba oil (light and nourishing);
• 15 ml of argan oil (hydrating and softening);
• 10 ml of castor oil (stimulates growth);
• 5 drops of cedar or sandalwood essential oil (for a delicate fragrance).

Mix the oils and pour the mixture into glass cosmetic bottles with droppers, cosmetic accessories that guarantee precise dosage of the product, avoiding waste in your daily routine. Finally, we recommend adding a few drops a day to a dry or damp beard, to make it silkier and more fragrant.

If your beard appears dry, bristly or difficult to style, a DIY beard balm is the ideal solution: the creamy texture coats the hair without weighing it down, and you get both a natural and personalized product. Here's an easy-to-make formula:

• 20 g of shea butter (nourishing and emollient);
• 10 g of beeswax (to give consistency);
• 15 ml of coconut oil (hydrating and gives shine);
• 5 drops of eucalyptus essential oil (refreshing).

Melt the shea butter, beeswax and coconut oil in a bain-marie until you obtain a smooth mixture; pour the balm into a glass cosmetic jar and let it cool before use to apply it, warm a small amount between your hands and distribute it evenly over your beard.

If you are looking for professional and elegant packaging for beard care products, the Barber Collection by Stocksmetic is designed for operators in the barbering sector, but also for anyone wishing to create their own line of products.

The line includes glass cosmetic bottles, for oils or lotions, and glass cosmetic jars, for balms and modelling waxes. What’s more, with our customized screen printing on matching containers and cosmetic packaging boxes, you can create a distinctive pack consistent with your brand identity.