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The Care, Conversations & Culture of Better Beards

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

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

Three Powerhouse Ingredients for Better Beards

Three Powerhouse Ingredients for Better Beards

Amir Hassan Amir Hassan

4 min read

Three Powerhouse Ingredients for Better Beards

  Introduction At Rugged Beard Co, we don’t believe in shortcuts or fillers. Every ingredient in the RootsRoutine was hand-picked for its function, history, and integrity. From cleanse, to nourish, to protect — here’s why Coconut Oil, Sea Buckthorn, and Mango...

Amir Hassan Amir Hassan

4 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

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

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

Ebrahem Shabaan Ebrahem Shabaan

6 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

6 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 Routine Usage and Benefits

Roots Routine Usage and Benefits

Amir Hassan Amir Hassan

5 min read

Roots Routine Usage and Benefits

The Roots Routine: How to Use It, Why It Works, and the Benefits You’ll Love Your Roots Routine is designed to be simple, effective, and transformative. Start with the cleanser to gently remove build-up and refresh your scalp. Follow with...

Amir Hassan Amir Hassan

5 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

How to Stop Beard Itch: The Ultimate Man's Guide

How to Stop Beard Itch: The Ultimate Man's Guide

Ebrahem Shabaan Ebrahem Shabaan

6 min read

How to Stop Beard Itch: The Ultimate Man's Guide

Itchy beard? You’re not alone. Learn how to stop beard itch, soothe your skin, and grow a better beard with Rugged Beard Co™’s simple, proven routine.

Ebrahem Shabaan Ebrahem Shabaan

6 min read

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

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

Amir Hassan Amir Hassan

5 min read

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

Still using regular soap on your beard? Upgrade your grooming game. Learn how to use beard soap properly and why Rugged Beard Soap is the key to a softer, cleaner, healthier beard.

Amir Hassan Amir Hassan

5 min read

Beard Balm or Beard Oil: What's the Difference?

Beard Balm or Beard Oil: What's the Difference?

Ebrahem Shabaan Ebrahem Shabaan

5 min read

Beard Balm or Beard Oil: What's the Difference?

Beard balm or beard oil? One hydrates, one styles—but together they’re unstoppable. Learn how to use both like a grooming pro, and why the Rugged Routine Bundle gives your beard the edge.

Ebrahem Shabaan Ebrahem Shabaan

5 min read

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

Roots Beard Oil Usage and benefits (And Why You...

Ebrahem Shabaan Ebrahem Shabaan

4 min read

Roots Beard Oil Usage and benefits (And Why You...

New to beard oil or just doing it wrong? Here's how to use it like a pro—plus the benefits, how much to use, and why Roots Beard Oil belongs in every man’s routine.

Ebrahem Shabaan Ebrahem Shabaan

4 min read

top 10 beard hygiene tips

Top 10 Beard Hygiene Tips: Beard Care Pro Advice

Amir Hassan Amir Hassan

8 min read

Top 10 Beard Hygiene Tips: Beard Care Pro Advice

Think growing a beard is enough? Think again. Discover 10 expert-approved beard hygiene tips to keep your face mane clean, soft, itch-free, and downright legendary—with help from The Rugged Beard Co™.

Amir Hassan Amir Hassan

8 min read