Beard Acne
When you grow a beard, your beard hairs trap oil from your skin, dead skin cells, and bacteria next to your skin. Without the right skin care, these can clog your pores and cause acne.
To clear the breakouts beneath your beard, we recommend the following daily skin care:
Keep your hands off your face. When you touch your beard, you spread the dirt and germs from your hands to your facial skin. This can lead to breakouts.
Wash your face twice a day with a gentle facial cleanser that contains acne-fighting salicylic acid or glycolic acid. You want to use this facial cleanser because soaps and shampoos can irritate your skin. When you irritate your skin, acne often worsens.
Rinse away the cleanser really well by splashing lukewarm water on your face. Using a washcloth can also irritate your skin, causing acne to flare.
Use a clean towel to gently blot your skin dry. Dirt or germs on a dirty towel can lead to more breakouts.
Apply an acne treatment that contains salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, or a retinoid to your face, not just the breakouts. To prevent new blemishes, gently spread a thin layer of the acne medication evenly over your acne-prone skin.
Groom your beard, using a small amount of non-comedogenic Bosque Beard Conditioner. Without this step, the skin beneath your beard can become dry and itchy. When your skin becomes too dry, your body makes more oil. That can lead to new breakouts.