Woodsman — Education
Water Is Your Lifeline
Often over looked and dismissed, staying hydrated is essential to overall health. Water is required by every cell in your body and is vital to all body functions. This includes beard growth. A strand of hair is made up of 25% water. Hair follicles need nutrients and vitamins to produce hair. These nutrients are carried throughout the body by water. We often take being hydrated for granted by not drinking enough water. Here is why water is so crucial to your overall health. Brain Function Water makes up 70-75% of brain tissue. Studies show that dehydration alters the regulation of...
Is My Beard Dirty? Should I Shave?
Beard Care Education Health Tips
A dirty beard is nothing to be afraid of nor is it a reason to shave. A beard an carry bacteria and be unhealthy, but it all comes down to one word, Hygiene! Bad hygiene practices will leave your beard a mangy and smelly mess. Good hygiene practices will leave your beard clean, bacteria free, healthy, soft, and with a pleasant scent. Your beard is exposed to many different elements even food. Like any other part of your body, good hygiene should be practiced with regularity, the same attention needs to be applied to your beard...
Natural Vs Synthetic Soaps
Butter Makes The Beard Better
How To Prevent Beard Bumps
Beard Care Education Health Tips
First, we need to understand what causes beard bumps and skin irritation. Skin Irritation and Dryness  Skin irritation can be caused by a reaction to a detergent, dye, fragrance, and dryness. During the early stages of beard grown, many will experience irritation due to new hair growth.  In this stage of beard growth, it is important to keep your skin moisturized and condition. Protecting the skin is key. Moisturizing and conditioning the skin will prevent dryness and redness and will also treat the skin as new growth develops. Dry skin clogs pores, clogged pores will lead to pimples and...