One of the most asked questions we get when it comes to beard care is:

What's the difference between beard oil and beard balm and which one is better?

Aside from the obvious (liquid vs. solid) both are made with similar ingredients with beard balm having additional  properties that your beard and skin would appreciate.

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Attempting to rock a beard?

For any guy starting his journey to the bearded side using a quality beard oil is an absolute must.

Considering the circumstances right now, we noticed a lot of bearded newbies out there growing unruly beards. To be honest, you guys need a good dose of beard oil. 

Why you might ask—because beard oil, for those of you just discovering, is key to hydrating and maintaining healthy looking facial hair. 

The benefits of beard oil are plenty thanks to the mixture of carrier oils and vitamins that keep your beard and skin feeling refreshed and hydrated.

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If you didn't already know, SKIN IS IN!

And for the guys out there ignoring their basic skincare requirements for some machismo reason now is the time to stop with the excuses—for real.

According to the skincare gods, to moisturize is to prevent pre-mature skin aging and dryness.

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It’s been a year of building and forging new relationships for West Island and we’re ending the year with some great news.

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Summer is over, but sunscreen is a year-round routine.

Especially if you want to protect your skin and delay its inevitable path to wrinkled life.

To prolong those good looks, ramping up on the sunscreen is key. You got to spread that SPF 30 (minimum), to get 97 percent coverage from UVA and UVB rays. This will help prevent sunburns and reduce your risk from many types of skin cancer.

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