Everything You Need To Know About CBD Beard Oils

Once beards were associated with wild mountain men, gruff sailors, and your weird shut-in cousin. Now, tastes have changed and beards are a common sight on men from all manner of backgrounds. No longer is the scruffy, wild beard the default. Now, the sleek, trimmed, symmetrical, perfectly-coiffed beard reigns supreme. 

This new style means that there has been a veritable explosion of beard grooming products — from mousses, gels, and shampoos to special combs. But one of the most common (and essential) parts of any man’s beard preservation ritual is beard oil. This product allows you to tame your wiry jaw-mane. Beard oils are generally made with natural, plant-based extracts like jojoba oil, grapeseed oil, and argan oil. All of which are, coincidentally, the perfect vehicles for CBD. 

In the world of women’s beauty, CBD topicals, makeup, and even shampoo have become increasingly common. It was only a matter of time before CBD made its way into men’s grooming as well. However, the question remains, does it actually work?

What Is CBD Beard Oil? 

Beard oils are more than styling products, they offer a whole range of other uses. It can help soothe the dreaded beard itch. This irritating phenomenon finds its roots in, well, your beard’s roots. Sebaceous glands are found at the base of your beard’s hair follicles. These glands produce sebum oil, which coats and protects your skin, preventing dryness and itching. However, as your beard grows, these glands have to work harder to cover the extra surface area. They can’t always do this, and the result is beard itch. Beard oil can help augment your natural moisturising features, and soothe that itch.

Another condition that beard oils can help combat is the dreaded ‘beardruff’. This is exactly what it sounds like. This condition can be traced back to the sebum glands again. Dry skin trapped under a beard can dry up and flake off. Good beard oil can moisturise and soothe your dry, flaking skin. 

However, does CBD make this any more effective? CBD is known to have anti-inflammatory properties, this is why it’s so popular with athletes: It eases the post-workout inflammation and improves recovery time. This can also help with the inflammation caused by dry skin and itchy beards. In theory, CBD should help with your beard itch! 

How does it do this? CBD is a cannabinoid; a compound that is found in cannabis and hemp plants. These compounds interact with the endocannabinoid system, a series of receptors found throughout the human body. These receptors are found in their highest concentrations in the brain and gut, but they can be found in the skin, too. CBD interacts with these receptors to ease the itchy inflammation.