Why choose Facial Fortress?
Dandruff care should consider the skin beneath your beard as well as the hair above it. Facial Fortress brings a medicated active, mild cleansing ingredients and moisture-supporting care together in one wash for face, hair and beard.
Cleansing and dandruff treatment serve different purposes.
A routine beard wash removes oil and buildup. For flaking, scaling and itching associated with dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis, Facial Fortress adds a medicated active to that cleansing step.
Swipe across the table to compare all three options.
| What to compare | Facial Fortress | Nonmedicated beard wash | Medicated dandruff shampoo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary purpose | Cleansing plus relief of dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis symptoms | Routine beard cleansing | Dandruff treatment and cleansing |
| Medicated active | Pyrithione zinc 0.95% | No OTC dandruff active | Active ingredient varies by product |
| Intended areas | Face, hair, scalp and beard | Beard and surrounding skin; label varies | Often hair and scalp; check the label |
| Added fragrance | Fragrance-free | Varies by product | Varies by product |
Compare individual labels: ingredients, intended uses and directions vary within each category.
The formula behind a comfortable cleanse.
Pyrithione zinc provides the medicated action. The rest of the formula shapes how the wash cleans, lathers and feels on skin and hair. These ingredients were selected to work together.
A mild cleansing blend
Three mild, non-soap cleansing agents work together to lift oil and buildup and create lather. The blend includes a glucoside-derived cleanser alongside two complementary surfactants, the ingredients that help water carry away oil.
Moisture and conditioning
Glycerin is a humectant, meaning it attracts water. Panthenol, also known as provitamin B5, supports moisture and conditions skin and hair. Both contribute to the formula's focus on a comfortable, less stripped feel.
Soothing botanical support
Licorice-root-derived dipotassium glycyrrhizate helps soothe the appearance of redness and supports skin comfort. Apple fruit extract adds skin-conditioning support. These botanicals complement the medicated active.
Fragrance-free by choice
Added scent does not contribute to dandruff treatment. Leaving out fragrance and dyes keeps the focus on cleansing and skin comfort. The formula is also paraben-free and made without the sulfate cleansers SLS and SLES.
Want the ingredient names and the science behind them? Our Ingredients & Drug Facts page explains the cleansing blend, lists the full formula and provides the official label.
Reach the skin beneath the hair.
When washing your beard, work the lather through the hair so it reaches the skin underneath. For your scalp, massage the wash onto the skin as well as the hair, then rinse thoroughly.
Wet hair thoroughly before use. For best results, use at least twice a week or as directed by a doctor. Avoid contact with the eyes and follow the full Drug Facts directions and warnings.
One bottle handles the cleansing step across these areas, making a regular routine easier to maintain.
Physician developed. Made with care.
Dr. Eddie Valenzuela, MD, FAAP
Dr. Eddie brought his experience developing Happy Cappy products for children with sensitive skin to Facial Fortress. Working with an R&D team, he built the wash around a medicated purpose and the practical needs of men's grooming.
Physician developed
Dermatologist tested
HypoallergeniccGMP manufactured. Facial Fortress is made under current Good Manufacturing Practice standards, with production and quality controls that support consistency from batch to batch.
Vegan and cruelty-free.
Bring medicated care into your routine.
Thoughtful ingredients. Straightforward cleansing.