How to Care for Your Beard
What should I wash my beard with?
Use a gentle cleanser that can clean both the beard hair and the skin underneath without leaving the skin feeling overly dry. Facial Fortress is a medicated 3-in-1 face, hair and beard wash that cleanses the beard and underlying skin while also containing 0.95% pyrithione zinc for dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis.
The formula also contains glycerin, panthenol, licorice root extract and apple fruit extract to help condition the skin and hair.
How often should I wash my beard?
How often you wash your beard depends on your skin, beard, activity level and the products you use. Many people cleanse their beard several times per week, while others may prefer more frequent cleansing.
If you are using Facial Fortress for dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis, follow the product directions. For best results, use Facial Fortress at least twice per week or as directed by a doctor.
What is the best way to wash your beard?
- Wet your beard and the skin underneath thoroughly.
- Apply a small amount of cleanser and work it into a lather.
- Gently massage the cleanser through the beard and onto the underlying skin.
- If using Facial Fortress, leave it on for 1–2 minutes.
- Rinse thoroughly.
- Gently pat the beard and skin dry with a clean towel.
Can I use regular shampoo to wash my beard?
You can use some shampoos on facial hair, but formulas designed primarily for scalp hair may not be ideal for everyone’s facial skin. If your skin is sensitive or prone to dryness, consider a gentle cleanser formulated for both hair and skin.
Facial Fortress is designed as a 3-in-1 medicated wash for the beard, face, hair and scalp. It is fragrance-free, dye-free and sulfate-free and contains 0.95% pyrithione zinc for dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis.
What should I use if I have beard dandruff?
Facial Fortress contains 0.95% pyrithione zinc and helps eliminate itching, irritation, redness, flaking and scaling associated with dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis. It can be used on the beard and skin underneath as directed.
Massage into the beard and skin, leave on for 1–2 minutes, then rinse thoroughly. For best results, use at least twice per week or as directed by a doctor.