Beards and face masks: how to maintain your look safely

The health emergency has influenced many aspects of our lives, even the most unsuspected ones, such as face and beard care. In fact, prolonged use of a mask encourages irritation and discomfort on one hand, because it makes the skin more sensitive, and on the other, it can be uncomfortable due to the length of the beard, which sometimes prevents the protection from fitting properly.

However, there is a remedy for everything, which is why we have collected some tips specifically designed for all those men who do not want to give up their look and want to take care of themselves even during this period, while always putting safety first. Here are the five tips from our barbers to keep in mind for the best way to manage your skin, beard, and mask together.

Thoroughly washing your face and beard is the most important part of any beauty routine, even more so if you wear a mask for many hours. The ideal approach is to use natural and gentle cleansers that do not have an occlusive effect on the skin and do not affect the balance of the hair: remember that the beard has a different pH than the hair on your head, so it is important to use a specific shampoo that does not produce too much foam.

The Barberino’s suggestion: Barberino’s Beard Shampoo, which provides a highly effective yet gentle cleansing and nourishing action.

After cleansing, it is fundamental to take care of hydration, both for the skin and the beard, to nourish the face and help it find its balance again. Excellent allies are fresh balms with a light texture and rich in vitamins that take care of both the epidermis and the hair, providing deep hydration.

The Barberino’s suggestion: Barberino’s Moisturizing Beard Balm with a hint of menthol, which, with its moisturizing serum, helps to tame the beard and make it soft to the touch.

If your beard and mask just aren’t getting along, the alternative is to change up your look, adjusting the length, shortening or lengthening it a bit depending on how the beard feels when covered.

The Barberino’s suggestion: want an expert’s free opinion? Remember that Barberino’s shops are open every day with continuous hours from 9 am to 9 pm!

If you decide to shave…

Be very careful, especially if you haven’t shaved for a long time. Taking care of your skin before a full shave is essential to avoid unnecessary irritation, especially if you are going to wear a mask afterward. To do this, you can use oils with moisturizing properties capable of creating an effective protective barrier between the blade and the skin.

The Barberino’s suggestion: the Pre-Shave Oil based on vegetable oils of olive, wheat germ, sweet almond, and vitamins that prepares the skin while softening even the toughest hairs. If you are looking for a functional razor with a classic look, choose the Urban razor, with an essential design and entirely handcrafted.

Keep thermal water on hand

For long days away from home wearing a mask, the ideal thing is to always carry some thermal water with you, which, when sprayed on the face, helps to decongest and reduce the sensations of prickling and burning caused by perspiration.

The Barberino’s suggestion: the leather Smart Beauty Case, to keep your personal care products and accessories handy and perfectly organized.