Start with a small amount of beard balm, warm it between your palms until it softens, work it through your beard, and then comb or brush it into place. Use more only if your beard needs it.

How much beard balm to use

Start with a small amount on your fingertip. Beard length, thickness, and texture all affect how much you need, so add a little more only after the first amount has been worked through. If your beard looks or feels greasy, use less next time.

How to apply beard balm, step by step

Start with a clean beard. Your beard can be dry or lightly towel-dried.
Scoop out a small amount. Begin with less than you think you need.
Warm it between your palms. Rub your hands together until the balm softens and spreads evenly.
Work it through your beard. Apply from the base of the beard through the ends.
Shape and finish. Use a comb, brush, or your hands to distribute the balm and style your beard.

When and how often to use beard balm

Beard balm can be applied after washing and towel-drying your beard or whenever you want added control and shape. Start with one application and adjust based on how your beard feels and looks.

If it clumps or feels greasy

Clumps in the beard: warm the balm more thoroughly between your palms before applying.
Greasy or heavy feeling: use a smaller amount next time.
Not enough control: add a little more and work it through evenly.
Too firm to scoop: warm the closed tin in your hands briefly before use.

Balm, oil, or both?

Beard oil is a lighter product, while beard balm adds more control and shape. Some men use one or the other, and some use both depending on their beard and grooming routine.

See our full beard oil vs. beard balm comparison, or read our guide on how to use beard oil.

What is in Pine Forge beard balm?

Barrel Aged, Dark Horse, King’s Ransom, Troublemaker and Corner Office share one base: beeswax, shea butter, sweet almond oil, mango butter, fragrance oil and vitamin E oil. First Class and Lodge No. 7 publish a full ingredient declaration, which also lists fragrance oil, and give a net weight of 2 oz (57 g); Dark Horse lists the same 2 oz (57 g).

Ingredients and weights are shown on each product page, and the listings are not identical across the range, so check the page for the balm you are actually buying. Handmade in small batches in Daytona Beach, Florida.

For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Discontinue use if irritation occurs. Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place.

Shop Pine Forge beard balm

Every Pine Forge beard balm is $18.99 and is available in several scents.

Browse the full Beard Care collection, or shop gift sets and bundles.

Pine Forge products are grooming products, not treatments. If you have a skin concern, talk to a doctor.