My beard began from a bout of laziness. I was employed as a 7th grade writing teacher at the time and had two weeks off for Winter Break. That meant two weeks of not having to shave. YES! At the end of the break, I had an “established” beard (which was required by the teacher's dress code for facial hair), and the experimentation with facial hair turned into a full foray into the beardie lifestyle.
I read different blogs about how to care for my new growth, and I eventually found some products that I liked but just didn't love. As luck would have it, one day I discovered The Groomed Man Co. on Instagram. I was impressed by the company's dedication to using organic and natural ingredients, but the products weren't available then. Having not tried beard oil before, I did some research on The Groomed Man Co.'s competition and decided to wait for the launch of The Groomed Man Co.'s line of beard oils before using any others. Needless to say, The Groomed Man Co.'s products were more than worth the wait.
The scents are perfectly blended to ensure that I and anyone else who gets close enough to my beard will enjoy them. Why? Well, who doesn't love the refreshing scent of fresh citrus? With Mangrove Citrus, there is a delicate mix of Cyprus, Lemongrass, and Patchouli essential oils. Lemongrass gives it that citrus tang without having the photosensitivity issues of Lemon essential oil, and the Cypress and Patchouli even out the citrus scent to give Mangrove Citrus a well-rounded, full-bodied scent that is sweetly fragrant yet masculine. Conversely, Morning Wood offers a radiantly woodsy smell that awakens my inner lumberjack. The Groomed Man Co. has blended Australian Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Pine, and Patchouli essential oils to create a robustly virile scent that is dripping with masculine overtones.
Apart from making me and my beard smell good, the best aspects of the product are the hair and skin health benefits I'm experiencing from using the beard oils. I've been using The Groomed Man Co.'s Mangrove Citrus and Morning Wood oils for a little over two weeks, and my beard has never looked healthier or been happier! My beard now has a beautiful sheen and shine to it, and my beard seems to grow with an increased vigor now that I'm using these oils. Additionally, the skin under my beard is healthy. With the other products I used, the corners of my mouth would sometimes be irritated, red, and sensitive to the touch. In the two weeks that I've been using The Groomed Man Co. products, I've not experienced that. Also, when I'm outside and active, my beard doesn't become itchy or start smelling like ripe aged cheese (which I have experienced with the beard lotions and beard butters I have previously purchased).
What about The Groomed Man Co. gives my beard and skin those results? It's their decision to use a well researched and formulated blend of certified organic Argan Oil, Jojoba Oil, and Sweet Almond Oil. The Groomed Man Co. spent approximately eight months perfecting their recipe for beard oil, and, as people say, the proof is in the pudding. Well… oil, in this case. The proof is in the oil.
While you may have qualms about me not being bearded long enough to be an authority on beard care or about the fact that The Groomed Man Co. is the only beard oil I've used, I say, “Why try something else when you stumbled across the best on the first try?” I proudly placed my order with The Groomed Man Co. the day that their website launched, and I'm happy to say that I've finally found a beard care product that does exactly what it promises to. I look forward to being a loyal customer of The Groomed Man Co. for many years to come, and I think you should too.

Approximate cost: $30.00