Most
men, by now, have discovered that a beard balm is a crucial part of
their beard care routine. A beard
balm kills a lot of birds with one stone. For one thing, it
moisturizes the beard, supplying lots of hydration so that it can
remain healthy rather than damaged. Additionally, a beard balm does
a lot in terms of styling. It can add texture to straight, limp
beards, it can add thickness to thin beards and it can help a man
style it in a way that helps him express his unique personality
through his facial hair.
There’s
something else that a beard balm can provide, and it is fragrance.
Most beard balms are scented, allowing a man’s beard to smell
absolutely amazing all day long. However, not all fragrances are
created equally.
Today,
we’ll be talking about the differences between beard balms with
subtle scents and beard balms with strong scents. This will help you
decide which one is right for you the next time you stock up on beard
grooming products.
Two
Types of Fragrances
Ultimately,
there are two types of fragrances, and the more experience you have
with scented beard products, the better you will be at identifying
them.
Synthetic
Synthetic
fragrances, as the name implies, are synthetically derived using
artificial sources. These fragrances are scientifically conceived to
replicate the aromas of plants and other unique scents found in
nature. Synthetic fragrances are often derived from petroleum, and
men have to be careful applying them to their skin and beard because
they can be quite irritating. Also, they’re known to be stronger
than natural fragrances, but they typically don’t last as long.
Natural
Natural
fragrances, meanwhile, come from natural, plant-based sources. Most
often, essential oils are used to naturally scent a product.
Essential oils are less likely to be irritating, and they contain
nutrients that can actually benefit your face and your beard. Also,
while they may not be as strong, they do last longer. As an added
bonus, natural fragrances are less likely to be offensively strong
like many synthetic fragrances are.
Fragrance
Strength Has a Lot to Do with the Formula
How
strongly scented a beard balm is has to do with the formula of the
product as well. Obviously, some companies add a higher quantity of
fragrance to their products than others. Also, certain ingredients
can naturally subdue fragrances due to chemical interactions that
take place on a molecular level.
Why
You Might Want a Strongly Fragranced Beard Balm
A
strongly fragranced beard balm might be preferable if you don’t
wear any other scented products. For instance, maybe you don’t
wear cologne, and your beard oil is unscented. Then, it might make
sense to use a beard balm that has a more powerful smell.
Why
You Might Want a Subtly Fragranced Beard Balm
Most
men prefer a beard balm that has a more subtle fragrance, simply
because it’s less likely to conflict with other fragrances that
they are wearing. Today’s man tends to use a lot of different
scented products, and if each product had a strong smell, they would
clash with each other. Think about it – between cologne, beard
oil, shampoo, conditioner and body wash, a man applies a lot of
different scents to himself on a daily basis. A subtle beard balm
scent is less likely to clash with other fragrances that a man is
wearing.
Texas
Beard Company Beard Balms
At
Texas Beard Company, we put a lot of effort into making sure that our
beard balms smell amazing without being overpowering. We use
essential oils that aren’t overwhelming to the nose, and our
fragrances are specially formulated to complement other naturally
derived scents.
The
Power of the Beard Balm
Besides
moisturizing and styling one’s facial hair, beard balms can ensure
that you smell fantastic all day long. Finding the right scent is
crucial if you’re going to be applying beard balm each day, and
part of finding the right scent is choosing whether you wish for the
fragrance to be strong or subtle. As you can see, there’s no type
of scent that’s objectively better than the other. It’s all
about finding the one that works for your needs.