Facial Hair Growth Products

Dennis, a fourteen year old school going boy, was just back from watching the latest movie in the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series. The 'Jack Sparrow' fever had got to him too, and how! All that Dennis did for the rest of the day was rant on and on about the latest escapades of Johnny Depp's legendary character. He even went to bed that night with an imaginary Jack Sparrow hat perched on top of his head. Next morning, he woke up and studied himself in the mirror. Within a flash, he'd decided that the next 'POTC' goal on his to-do list was to grow a Jack Sparrow type beard. The fourteen year old spent as many days, trying out many different ways and methods of growing facial hair, but all in vain.

Is your story similar too? Are you also a young man who is looking for ways of growing or speeding up the process of growth of facial hair? Has someone suggested that you try using facial hair growth products? Do you know what they are? Are you in doubt about the surety or efficacy of cosmetics for facial hair growth? There are many such questions that crop up in the mind when you think about this topic. Well, in that case, read ahead through the rest of this article. Chances are, most of your questions will get answered and doubts cleared. Let us now get into the details of this topic.

Facial Hair Growth Products for Men
So how effective are these so-called 'facial hair growth products'? Do they really speed up the process of facial hair growth? Or is it all just a marketing gimmick? Well, from what I've read and heard, here is the truth. The following facts should provide a better idea of the usefulness of these products.

Growth of facial hair almost entirely depends on the following factors:

• Genetics
• Testosterone levels
• Overall health (to a certain extent)

When and how much your facial hair will grow, depends a lot on your genes and the genetic characteristics and features you have inherited from your parents. You can't do much to change that aspect of your body. Growth of the facial hair is a sign of outward or physical maturity, and the body's testosterone levels are closely associated with this factor. Sometimes, low testosterone levels can result in lack (or the slow growth) of facial hair. Not to be left out, your overall body health also plays an important role in the growth of facial hair. Providing your body with all the necessary nutrients through a balanced diet, getting enough exercise and enough sleep are the contributing factors in maintaining a healthy hair growth. Let us find more.

As far as the so-called facial hair growth 'products' are concerned, I would say that there are no known products which guarantee to stimulate facial hair growth, or speed up the process. Facial hair growth is different from hair growth on the head, and cosmetic hair growth products are known to be effective only in the case of the latter. Growth of facial hair is a natural process and one that takes its own sweet time. However, if you're hellbent on trying to speed up the process of growing a beard, you should try the following:

• Try taking small doses of Biotin (a water-soluble B vitamin). It is said to boost the process of hair growth (in case of hair on the head). Who knows, maybe it can produce the desired results with the facial hair too. However, it is recommended that you consult a doctor before taking any such nutritional supplements.
• Try massaging your jaw, chin, etc. with a little bit of eucalyptus oil. Eucalyptus oil is said to be good for hair growth and it may speed up the process of growing a beard.
• Try shaving. Shaving, more often than not, results in the hair growing back faster and thicker. It may well help you speed up the process of growing a beard and getting your desired beard style.
• Cleanliness is another factor which promotes fast growth of facial hair. Use of steam is especially helpful which allows opening the pores of skin and makes the process of cleaning much easier. Exfoliation i.e. removal of dead skin is another process which opens the pores of skin.
• It is observed that the build-up of stress is responsible for slowing down of hair growth. Not only does stress causes the slow down of hair growth, but also makes the hair brittle and weak. The solution to overcoming this problem is doing exercise and meditating regularly.

This was an overview of information about facial hair growth products and their efficacy in speeding up the growth of facial hair. My advice to you is, do not run after any so-called wonder product. The tested and tried methods of promoting hair growth that are mentioned above, should be far more effective. Let your beard grow on its own, and allow it to take its own sweet time to do so.