Comments on: How do I properly moisturize my beard?

Question: How do I properly moisturize my beard?

NationalKato — Wed, 02 Aug 2006 13:15:42 -0800

Help me keep the skin under my beard from drying out during the day!

I've read a bunch of beard AskMe threads and a lot deal with moisturizing pre- or post-shave. However, I have a goatee and about 4-5 hours after my morning regimen, the skin beneath the hairs is dry and a bit flaky.

I'm looking for clear moisturizers I can use throughout the day that won't make my beard/skin greasy or too shiny.

By: Steven C. Den Beste

Steven C. Den Beste — Wed, 02 Aug 2006 13:30:21 -0800

This may sound like a stupid answer, but it does work: shampoo your beard using an anti-dandruff shampoo.

By: trevyn

trevyn — Wed, 02 Aug 2006 13:32:59 -0800

If it is beard dandruff (mmm), try ketoconazole cream.

By: aparrish

aparrish — Wed, 02 Aug 2006 14:42:09 -0800

Have you tried using an exfoliating facewash? Works pretty well for me.

By: deadmessenger

deadmessenger — Wed, 02 Aug 2006 14:52:04 -0800

Seconding SCDB's comment - Dandruff shampoo (I use Neutrogena T-Gel) works like a champ for this problem.

By: snsranch

snsranch — Wed, 02 Aug 2006 16:39:01 -0800

Yes to SCDB and deadmessenger. T-Gel is awesome. I also recently started using just a tiny amount of crew pomade in my beard, just after showering. My chin has never been happier.