My poor skin, though, doesn’t exactly swoon over the scratchy strands.
And I’m not alone.
Here, derms explain how to prevent and treat the hairy situation.
What is beard burn?
“It is triggered by one’s skin rubbing against the beard of another person.
The friction from this contact causes irritation and inflammation in the skin.”
Factors that lead to more irritation.
Unsurprisingly, those with sensitive, dry, highly reactive skin are more susceptible to beard burn.
How to prevent it.
And, well, stubble.
It plays a role in skin hydration and barrier protection," notes board-certified dermatologistJoshua Zeichner, M.D.
), and certain botanical extracts like colloidal oat.
On that note, ensure your partner implements a skin- and beard-softening routine, too.
How to remedy it.
ensure you follow these post-care tips:
Stick to gentle cleansers and moisturizers.
Fenton also recommends using a “bland, fragrance-free moisturizing cream” for the time being.
Avoid irritating ingredients.
Fragrance, retinoids, AHAsall of these ingredients can ultimately make the irritation worse.
If it’s beard burn, you’re doing yourself a disservice.
Soothe the skin.
See a derm.
Generally, beard burn shouldn’t stick around fortoolong.
According to Fenton, sometimes a prescription-strength topical might be necessary for a very severe beard burn.
The takeaway.
Beard burn is no fun, but these tips above can remedy the situation rather quickly.
Facial hair care does go a long way, so confirm your S.O.
So it’s possible for you to follow your penchant for facial-haired folks without the burn.
