There’s always going to be a demand for beard growth products. For some of us, we’re lucky enough to be born with the genetics for a full, lush, beard, and for others, growing a beard can seem an impossible task. 

So, does beard oil help facial growth? Good question.

No - beard oil does not stimulate new hair growth. Scientific studies on a variety of oils used in beard care have found no significant evidence that they can promote the development of new beard hair. Beard hair growth is highly dependent on your individual genetics - if you can’t grow a beard naturally, it's unlikely that beard oil will help. 

Most of the confusion around whether beard oil can promote beard growth is due to the close relationship between “beard growth” and “beard care”. While beard oil cannot cause new hair follicles to form, it can help an existing beard stay healthy, which can indirectly promote facial hair growth. 

How Beard Oil Can Help 

The purpose of beard oil is to moisturise beard hair and the skin underneath it.

Beard hair can become dry from heat, cold air, air-conditioned environments, and harsh skincare products. Without hydration, dry beard hair can become wiry as it becomes brittle and prone to breakage. 

The same applies to the skin underneath beard hair. Skin dryness can lead to the development of patches of flaky, itchy skin that contribute to beard dandruff. 

When applied, beard oil coats the surface of beard hairs and the skin, forming a protective layer of moisture that nourishes the beard and face. Certain types of oils, such as shea oil, have antibacterial properties that prevent bacterial growth. 

Rather than thinking about beard oil as a solution for beard growth, it should be used as part of a daily beard care routine to promote a healthy beard overall.

Types of Beard Oils and Benefits 

Beard oils are generally a mix of carrier oils and essential oils. Carrier oils are the primary ingredients that moisturise and nourish the beard and skin, while essential oils are added for fragrance and other antibacterial or anti-inflammatory properties. 

Common carrier oils in beard oil products include:

• Avocado Oil - antioxidants and fatty acids for skin and hair 

• Jojoba Oil - long lasting moisturiser that doesn’t clog pores 

• Grapeseed Oil - Vitamins D, C and E for healthy hair growth 

• Sunflower Oil - strengthens brittle hair, reduces breakage 

• Almond Oil - natural conditioning agent with high keratin (the same protein as hair) 

• Shea Oil - strong antioxidant that slows down moisture loss from skin and hair

When To Use Beard Oil

When using beard oil in your daily beard care routine, wash and dry your beard first. Beard oil doesn’t work well on sopping wet facial hair as water and oil repel. There’s no need to wait until your beard is completely dry before applying beard oil - a slightly damp beard will absorb the oil well.

Beard oil should be applied at least once a day, twice for longer, dry, or thicker beards. Beard oil can usually provide enough hydration for a full day without needing re-application, so applying it during a morning routine works best. 

What To Look For In Beard Oil Products

The general guideline when shopping for beard oil is to look for products that use natural ingredients. Avoid beard oils that contain synthetic fragrances, parabens, and sulfates - these chemicals can irritate the skin.

At Jericho, we’ve created our locally famous beard oils with natural oil blends, including Almond Oil, Sunflower Oil, Grape Seed Oil, Avocado Oil, Organic Hemp Seed Oil, and Shea Oil that work to moisturise beard hair and promote healthy hair growth. With over 14,000 five-star reviews, we are the leading provider of beard care products in Australia - shop our collection of beard oils today.