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The best beard washes to clean your beard in 2023 (because it’s kind of filthy)

Keep your beard clean with these fantastic washes

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Growing out a beard can be a great way to add to your overall appearance, but maintenance is the part where more can definitely do a better job. That takes a bit of time and commitment but can make a vast difference between looking groomed and disheveled. One of the easiest ways to clean up your facial grooming routine is by quite literally, cleaning up your beard and choosing one of the best beard washes.

Using one of the best beard washes is but one key step to maintaining your grooming and your personal hygiene. You should also incorporate beard oil or beard balm to soften and tame your whiskers, as well. First off, let’s start with the benefits of using a beard wash and why it is crucial to your grooming routine.

Your beard wash can help soften your whiskers, remove dead skin, hydrate your hair follicles and of course, offer another level of cleanliness that can be sorely lacking at times. So, now that you know you should be using a specific beard wash (stop using your hair shampoo) and check out our picks for the best beard washes of 2023.

The Art of Shaving Peppermint Beard Wash
The Art of Shaving Peppermint Beard Wash
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LUSH Kalamazoo Beard and Face Wash
LUSH Kalamazoo Beard and Face Wash
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Scotch Porter Moisturizing Beard Wash
Scotch Porter Moisturizing Beard Wash
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Collezione Barbiere by Acqua Di Parma Beard Wash 200ml
Collezione Barbiere by Acqua Di Parma Beard Wash 200ml
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Duke Cannon Big Bourbon Beard Wash
Duke Cannon Big Bourbon Beard Wash
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Every Man Jack Beard Wash and Conditioner Set
Every Man Jack Beard Wash and Conditioner Set
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King C. Gillette Beard and Face Wash 
King C. Gillette Beard and Face Wash
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The art of shaving peppermint beard wash.
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The Art of Shaving Peppermint Beard Wash

The Art of Shaving offers more than just products that help people remove facial hair from their faces. They also have some of the best options around to help those who want facial hair keep it well-maintained. Their peppermint beard wash is the perfect choice for those looking for a rich lather, leaving their beards smelling wonderfully pleasant, with a faint hint of peppermint.

The Art of Shaving Peppermint Beard Wash
The Art of Shaving Peppermint Beard Wash
LUSH Kalamazoo Beard and Face Wash
LUSH

LUSH Kalamazoo Beard and Face Wash

Get two powerful washes in one product from the grooming and cosmetics pros at Lush. This wash is designed to brighten and freshen your skin and beard, and it helps that it’s packed with moisturizing oils and butters for a soft, silky-smooth finish for your whiskers.

LUSH Kalamazoo Beard and Face Wash
LUSH Kalamazoo Beard and Face Wash
Scotch Porter Moisturizing Beard Wash
Amazon

Scotch Porter Moisturizing Beard Wash

This Scotch Porter beard wash takes care of more than one thing at a time, given that it’s both a moisturizer and a conditioner for your beard. Pretty impressive, no? Made with natural ingredients like aloe vera and delivered in a bold, masculine scent, it’s one of the best beard washes for your hard-earned cash (and your hard-working beard).

Scotch Porter Moisturizing Beard Wash
Scotch Porter Moisturizing Beard Wash
Acqua Di Parma Barbiere Beard Wash
Neiman Marcus

Collezione Barbiere by Acqua Di Parma Beard Wash 200ml

If you want a foaming beard wash delivered with a touch of refinement, Acqua Di Parma is the way to go. This is an ideal beard wash to use if you find your facial hair is frequently scratchy or itchy, because the foaming action softens your entire beard.

Collezione Barbiere by Acqua Di Parma Beard Wash 200ml
Collezione Barbiere by Acqua Di Parma Beard Wash 200ml
Duke Cannon Big Bourbon Beard Wash
Duke Cannon

Duke Cannon Big Bourbon Beard Wash

The good folks at Duke Cannon are always coming up with ways to surprise even the most discerning bearded men among us. Take the Big Bourbon Beard Wash, for instance. It’s got everything your beard needs, from a bold and refreshing scent (hence the name) to unique ingredients like hops extract to moisturize your skin. Make it a part of your routine ASAP.

Duke Cannon Big Bourbon Beard Wash
Duke Cannon Big Bourbon Beard Wash
Jack Black Beard Wash.
Jack Black

Jack Black Beard Wash

Jack Black checks off all the right boxes as far as we’re concerned, and they do so for pretty much every component of your grooming routine.  You can now add beard wash to that list, easily. Jack Black’s wash cleanses, softens, and conditions for a soft, high-quality, well-groomed beard.

Jack Black Beard Wash
Jack Black Beard Wash
Bevel Beard Conditioner
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Bevel Beard Conditioner

When caring for your beard, you want products that work with you, not against you. The Bevel Beard Softener is certainly a beard care essential that works with you, using coconut oil, shea butter and aloe vera to soften and refresh your beard.

Bevel Beard Conditioner
Bevel Beard Conditioner
Every Man Jack Beard Wash + Conditioner
Amazon

Every Man Jack Beard Wash and Conditioner Set

Get more bang for your buck with this beard wash and conditioner set, featuring a conditioner designed specifically for your beard and a helpful, sandalwood-scented wash you can also use for the rest of your mug. We love the scent, the cool packaging, and the utility you get at a nice price. How can you pass that up?

Every Man Jack Beard Wash and Conditioner Set
Every Man Jack Beard Wash and Conditioner Set
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King C. Gillette Beard and Face Wash

The go-to brand for men for all things grooming-related since 1900 has been Gillette products. To mark over a hundred years in service to men all over the world, they decided to launch their King C. Gillette product lineup, named after the man who founded the company. Part of that lineup is their beard and face wash. Using both avocado and argon oil, this wash leaves your beard feeling fresh and soft all day long.

King C. Gillette Beard and Face Wash 
King C. Gillette Beard and Face Wash

Regardless of which option you decide to go with, these are the best beard washes around today. Actually, do yourself a favor and pick up a couple and rotate them into your repertoire. You’ll thank us later.

John Jones is a Jersey City, New Jersey-based writer who enjoys covering design in all its forms, from fashion to architecture, interiors, and textiles, and has recently begun to delve into the world of social justice issues. When he’s not writing for The Manual, he’s also the Digital and Fashion Editor for a leading menswear trade publication. Although he spends most of his time planted in front of a laptop, he gets to the gym and bicycles as often as possible. On weekends and holidays, if you don’t find him at the Met, Cooper Hewitt, or Whitney museums in Manhattan, he’s probably soaking up the sun at one of Jersey’s fabulous beaches, or in St. Augustine, Florida. Send all editorial inquiries HERE. Read Full Bio
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