How Much Beard Oil Should You Use?

Short Answer

Most beards do well starting with 4-6 drops of beard oil. From there, you can adjust based on your beard’s length, how dry your skin is, the type of oil you’re using, and personal preference. Start with less; you can always add more if needed.

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Start with Less Then Add More If Needed

One of the most common mistakes guys make with beard oil is using too much.

More oil doesn’t necessarily mean better results. Overapplying can leave your beard and skin feeling greasy or heavy instead of soft and conditioned.

Start with 4-6 drops, working it into both the skin underneath your beard and the beard hair itself.

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What Affects How Much You Need?

There’s no perfect number for everyone because several factors affect this. 

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Beard Length

Longer beards usually need more oil because there’s more hair to coat and condition. Hair tends to get drier on the ends because oil produced by the face has a harder time reaching it. 

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Skin Dryness

If the skin under your beard is already dry, you may benefit from using a bit more oil. 

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Oil Formula

Not all beard oils feel the same. Heavier oils may require slightly less oil to be used but can leave the face and beard feeling greasy. A good quality, lightweight beard oil will absorb quickly without feeling heavy. 

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How The Oil Is Applied

The way you apply the oil can also affect how much you use. Generally, there are two main ways of doing this - you can apply the oil to your hands and then work it into your face and beard, or you can add oil directly to your beard using a dropper. 

We prefer applying oil directly to the face using a dropper, especially after showering, as this helps waste less oil that gets absored into the hands. 

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What Other Products You're Using

If you are using other products that contain oils and butters, such as conditioning beard balm, you might find you don't need as much oil. Although these products serve different functions, they both contain oil, which means you might not need as much. 

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Personal Preference

And lastly, of course, there is always personal preference. Some guys prefer to keep their beard super soft and conditioned, which may require more oil. 

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In Conclusion

How much beard oil you use is dependent on several factors and there is no perfect, one-size-fits-all number. We recommend starting with 4-6 drops then adjusting either up or down depending on how your beard feels.