Beard Balms: 5 Fast Facts

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Fact #1. There's a difference between balms and oils. When it comes to beards, even. Oils are predominantly conditioners. They are designed to soften your beard and sooth your skin. They also moisturize and sometimes add fragrance. Balms, on the other hand, can serve multiple purposes. There are some brands that work exclusively like beard oils. They moisturize, scent and soften. But most are wax-based. They also serve as styling agents. That lets them provide shape and thickness in ways that oils cannot.
Fact #2. The wax base makes a big difference. It helps lock in fragrance and moisturizing elements. That's good for keeping you fresh all day. It does have a downside. The base does make it pretty stiff at room temperature. Getting it going will require slightly more handy work than an oil. But all that really means is rubbing your palms together.
Fact #3. In addition to the wax, there are two main ingredients. The first is one or more conditioning oils. These are usually jojoba or argan oil. They are preferred for their long shelf-life and gentle nature. The second is some combination of essential oils. These are where the fragrance comes from. They will keep your beard smelling like anything from a seaside resort to a mountain hot spring.
Fact #4. Shaving has been possible for about 30,000 years. Theoretically, at least. That's when some of the oldest blades date from. Stories of people styling their facial hair are nearly as old. One of the oldest texts, the Epic of Gilgamesh, makes reference to it. It was written in 2700 BCE. They refer to anointing their beards with oils. That means this practice is about as old as human history.
Fact #5. Styling isn't the only use. It is great for beards that are too dry, too itchy, too flaky, and too thin. That's in addition to ones that are too boring.