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The Real Cost of Cheap Beard Oil?

Amir Hassan Amir Hassan

4 min read

The Real Cost of Cheap Beard Oil?

At Rugged Beard Co, we’ve seen first-hand how the men’s grooming industry has become flooded with products that look the part but lack the integrity. Cheap beard oils might seem like a bargain, but the hidden costs to your beard,...

Amir Hassan Amir Hassan

4 min read

Raw Coconut Oil: The Cleansing Powerhouse in Our Roots Beard Shampoo

Raw Coconut Oil: The Cleansing Powerhouse in Ou...

Ebrahem Shabaan Ebrahem Shabaan

5 min read

Raw Coconut Oil: The Cleansing Powerhouse in Ou...

The Beard Problem No One Talks About Beards are magnets for the world around us. Sweat, dirt, food, pollution — even bacteria — get caught in facial hair more than most men realize. That’s why cleansing isn’t just a “nice-to-have,” it’s...

Ebrahem Shabaan Ebrahem Shabaan

5 min read

rugged beard co is independent

Why We Choose to Stay Independent

Ebrahem Shabaan Ebrahem Shabaan

3 min read

Why We Choose to Stay Independent

Why We Choose to Stay Independent – Even When It Would Have Been Easier Not To When we started Rugged Beard Co, the “easy road” was right there: investors, co-packers, glossy labels, and watered-down formulas.  It would have meant faster...

Ebrahem Shabaan Ebrahem Shabaan

3 min read

What Unrefined Really Means?

What Unrefined Really Means?

Ebrahem Shabaan Ebrahem Shabaan

3 min read

What Unrefined Really Means?

In simple terms, unrefined means an oil or butter is in its most natural, untouched state. It has been pressed or extracted with minimal processing, keeping its natural colour, aroma, viscosity, and nutrients intact. Refined oils, on the other hand,...

Ebrahem Shabaan Ebrahem Shabaan

3 min read

Who Is Behind Rugged Beard Co ?

Who Is Behind Rugged Beard Co ?

Ebrahem Shabaan Ebrahem Shabaan

3 min read

Who Is Behind Rugged Beard Co ?

Where It All Began I’m Ebrahem, co-founder of Rugged Beard Co. Like most men, I started out using what the industry had to offer: beard oils and balms that looked sharp, smelled strong, but left me with irritation, dryness, and...

Ebrahem Shabaan Ebrahem Shabaan

3 min read

Mango Butter - The Shield in Our Roots Beard Balm

Mango Butter - The Shield in Our Roots Beard Balm

Amir Hassan Amir Hassan

4 min read

Mango Butter - The Shield in Our Roots Beard Balm

Roots Beard Balm: Ingredient Spotlight - Mango Butter When we set out to create the Roots Beard Balm, we didn’t want another wax-heavy,fragrance-first balm. We wanted something that protected, nourished, and actually worked. That’s why we chose Mango Butter as the...

Amir Hassan Amir Hassan

4 min read

Sea Buckthorn - The Golden Powerhouse In Our Roots Beard Oil

Sea Buckthorn - The Golden Powerhouse In Our Ro...

Ebrahem Shabaan Ebrahem Shabaan

4 min read

Sea Buckthorn - The Golden Powerhouse In Our Ro...

What is Sea Buckthorn? Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) is a hardy shrub that grows in windswept, sandysoils across Europe and Asia. Its bright orange berries are pressed into a richly pigmentedoil — naturally golden to deep amber — prized for...

Ebrahem Shabaan Ebrahem Shabaan

4 min read

Roots Beard Balm Usage and benefits (And Why You Should)

Roots Beard Balm Usage and benefits (And Why Yo...

Ebrahem Shabaan Ebrahem Shabaan

4 min read

Roots Beard Balm Usage and benefits (And Why Yo...

Wondering how to use beard balm the right way? This guide walks you through the benefits, exact steps, and pro tips to soften, shape, and strengthen your beard—featuring The Rugged Beard Co™ Balm made with raw, unrefined ingredients in the UK.

Ebrahem Shabaan Ebrahem Shabaan

4 min read