4 Uses for Beard Oil You Probably Haven't Thought About

Beard oil is positioned as a product you use, well, beards - but, interestingly, there are actually many other ways to use it. Many beard oils are moisturizing enough to be applied to the rest of your hair and skin, and some even smell so good that you might forgo cologne altogether. Ahead, we've rounded up four alternative ways to use a few of our favorite beard oils.

Consider beard oil for the rest of your hair

Beard Oil House 99 Softer Touch

Many of the things you want beard oil to do (taming flyaway hair, softening facial hair, etc.) apply to scalp hair as well. As a last resort, use House 99 Softer Touch Beard Oil as a moisturizing leave-in conditioner. Nourishes hair wherever it is without leaving a greasy residue.

Ditch cologne for beard oil

The Bearded Man Company Beard Oil Sandalwood

For a mesmerizing scent, try The Bearded Man Company's Sandalwood Beard Oil. Made from natural essential oils, it acts as a fragrance, giving off a subtle yet sexy fragrance - without the overpowering smell that colognes can leave behind.

Try beard oil for scalp massage

Kiehl's Grooming Solutions Nourishing Beard Oil

The aromatic blend of sandalwood, cedarwood and eucalyptus in this oil works great on the beard, but we also love using it to massage the scalp. Just massage a few drops on your scalp in a circular motion, inhale the fragrance and relax. Want to really cleanse your scalp? Try the brand Preliminary processing same way.

Use beard and face oil

Baxter of California Beard Oil

For a beard oil that can be used as a facial oil, check out this variation from Baxter of California. This product contains squalane, avocado oil, vitamin E and plant extracts that are good for the skin and absorbs quickly without leaving a greasy sheen.