Of
course, most men buy beard
care products based on how effective they are at making that
facial hair soft, luxurious and healthy, but there’s no shame in
paying careful attention to the fragrances either. After all, how we
smell has a lot to do with how attractive we are, so it’s
understandable that so many men carefully select products that have
the best scents.
However,
fragrances don’t always last forever, and that’s especially the
case if your beard care products aren’t formulated properly. We’re
going to be looking into the reasons why your beard care products
might be slowly losing their scents, and what you can do about it.
Ingredients
Matter
First,
it’s important to consider the ingredients from which the
fragrances are derived. Typically, fragrances are divided into two
categories: natural and synthetic. Natural fragrances are usually
made from botanical extracts and essential oils. Synthetic
fragrances, meanwhile, usually come from petroleum.
Synthetic
fragrances tend to last for a longer amount of time, but the drawback
is that many men find that they irritate their skin. Meanwhile,
essential oils and other natural fragrances can fade within about two
years.
Do
You Close Your Products Tightly When You’re Done?
Another
thing that affects how long your fragrances last is how the products
are stored. Are you closing those lids tightly? If not, the
fragrance molecules might evaporate into the air before you’re
finished using up all of the product.
Are
Your Products High in Quality?
Quality’s
another factor to consider when it comes to finding scents that will
last. It should go without saying that cheaper formulas will likely
not deliver scents that last very long.
Why
Your Beard Care Products’ Fragrances Might Fade
Here
are some reasons for which this could happen:
The
Containers are Cheap
If
your beard care products are in cheap containers, there might be
little spaces where air is getting in which is causing the fragrance
molecules to break down. Therefore, it’s best to go with products
that are in extremely high-quality, durable containers.
Other
Ingredients are Eating at the Fragrances
Sometimes,
another ingredient in your product’s formula actually interferes
with the fragrance molecules, causing them to break down and
evaporate prematurely.
Your
Product is Past its Expiration Date
Of
course, it could just be that your product is way past its expiration
date. Most fragrances will fade little by little over time, leaving
just the natural scent of the product behind. If your product has
gone past its expiration date, make sure that you fully inspect the
product to make sure that you can still use it on your skin.
Your
Product Has Bacteria
The
worst reason why that fragrance has faded is because there’s an
overgrowth of bacteria in your product. This happens more often with
products that come in jars that require you to dip your fingers into
the product regularly. If you can, always wash your hands before
putting your fingers into a product.
A
Nice Scent Matters
If
you’re a fragrance junkie, it’s only natural that you want your
beard care products to smell amazing forever. Unfortunately, that’s
not always possible. The good news is that by reading this guide,
you’ll have a better idea of what can cause a scent to fade
prematurely so that you can make corrections if necessary.