Do you love your beard but hate the dry skin under it? Here’s the best solution to deal with dryness and itchiness caused by facial hair and shaving.
Beards look great on any man but they also lead to dry and itchy skin that can be difficult to treat.
If you’re looking for a solution for dry skin under your beard, the natural ingredient of papaya can help. This fruit is known for helping to soothe inflammation, flakiness and ‘beard itch’
Why does the skin under your beard get so dry and itchy?
Having facial hair tends to strip moisture away from the skin and catch dirt as well as trapping dead skin cells. This leads to clogged pores, which cause ingrown hair, breakouts, dryness and flakiness.
If you don’t follow a consistent skincare routine and use quality products, having a beard can mean feeling constantly irritated around the chin, upper lip and cheeks.
Choose papaya serum to soothe dry skin under your beard
If you’re looking for a natural treatment for irritated skin, you need a natural product that is high in vitamin C, vitamin A and natural enzymes.
- Vitamin C helps to tighten the skin, keeping itching at bay.
- Vitamin A works as a gentle exfoliant to get rid of irritating dead skin cells, while stimulating the growth of new, healthy cells.
- The right enzymes will fight redness and inflammation and decrease itching.
The ingredient which contains all of these is papaya (also known as paw paw).
Many cultures have used papaya for centuries, for all sorts of skin ailments, because it helped to ease itching, dryness and irritation.
Research tells us that papaya is rich in ingredients that are so good for treating dry skin under facial hair. The fruit is high in vitamins C and A, and it has a special enzyme called papain that you don’t find in many other natural ingredients. This enzyme is attributed with soothing skin irritations and it is relied on for its anti-inflammatory attributes.
As well as calming inflammation, studies show papaya extract also has significant anti-fungal properties and can help to soothe dry, itchy, flaky skin. Apply a high-quality papaya serum directly to affected areas daily to reduce the discomfort and appearance of this condition anywhere, not just where you have facial hair.
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Tips for a healthier beard and face
If you struggle because of dry skin under your beard, one tip is to avoid touching your face and beard as much as possible. Doing so can spread dirt, germs and bacteria that contribute to dryness and itching. `
To prevent ingrown hairs, use a gentle exfoliating scrub twice a week. Apply Active Serum’s Papaya Serum immediately afterwards to give your skin a healthier look and feel.
Use a concentrated papaya serum for a healthier beard and more moisture-rich skin
A papaya serum that uses a concentrated formula packs the goodness of papaya fruit into each bottle.
To give your facial skin a break from feeling dry and itchy, look for a highly concentrated papaya skin serum and apply a small amount each day. The product you choose shouldn’t have freeze-dried or powdered ingredients and it should contain as much of this wonder fruit as possible.
Finally, your papaya serum doesn’t have to be for the face only! Apply it to a dry scalp or bald head for healthier skin on top as well.
Active Serums’ highly concentrated Active Papaya Serum is made in Australia from locally sourced ingredients and is one of the most concentrated sources of papaya you will find anywhere in the world. Shop Papaya Serum or Papaya Duo to discover its benefits and have a smoother complexion, regardless of the facial hair style you choose.