Long Beach Moms: Movember

It’s that time of year again: No Shave November! Since 2009, the wildly popular winter tradition involves absolutely no shaving of beards (or any bodily hair if one chooses) during the entire month of November in order to raise awareness for cancer research. The movement has become so popular that the hashtag #letitgrow can be seen all over social media with men posting before and after pictures of their beard growth. 

But did you know that not shaving actually contains various health benefits? Beards protect the face from the sun, lowering the risk of exposure to harmful UV rays that can cause the development of skin cancer. For outdoor enthusiasts, beards provide an additional layer of warmth to the face and protection from wind. Great for skiers and hikers! Beards also have the ability to filter out allergens, which can be useful for dad’s who suffer from seasonal allergies. 

So how does one keep their beard healthy?

If you decide to keep your beard long past the month of November, keeping your beard clean should become a priority. Without proper cleaning, beard hair can begin to grow bacteria. To combat this infestation, beard wash was especially designed to help keep beards not only clean but looking good. Popular beard wash brands include Jack Black Authentic and Original and Scotch Porter. Looking for an easy plan? You can also opt to join The Beard Club where beard kits containing a variety of beard healthy products are shipped to your house and easily reordered when needed.

In addition to wash, beard oil has become a recent favorite among beard enthusiasts. Beard oil keeps the beard soft while hydrating the skin underneath. Beard oil is also used to help tame wild beards, with some oil users reporting that it helps stimulate beard growth! Fan favorites include Beardbrand, Badass Beard Care Oil, and Live Bearded.

How about butter? No, not that butter but beard butter! Beard butter acts like a leave-in conditioner for the beard. Similar in consistency to actual butter, it is applied right after your oil application to help soften and nourish your beard. Some highly rated beard butter include Beard Buyz, Live Bearded, and Honor who is donating 5% of their profits to men’s mental health resources.

Whether you’re raising funds for cancer research or trying out a new look, keeping your beard clean and nourished is an important step in beard health!