The big loser in the test is the beard care product “BF Wood Sophisticated Wild Beard Balm”, which scores “insufficient” and according to ÖKO-TEST should be better disposed of. The testers have some ingredients to criticize, although the manufacturer advertises “100% natural”: The product contains plastic and mineral oil-based waxes, including mineral oil hydrocarbons (MOAH), which also include carcinogenic compounds. There are also artificial fragrances, one of which has been classified as suspected of causing cancer. However, the use of these substances is not prohibited.
A product only scores “sufficient” due to critical substances. In three others, the testers found fragrances that could trigger allergies and received a “satisfactory” rating – including the well-known “Tabac Beard & Shaving Oil”.
However, ten products also perform “very well” and four more “good”.
Some of the best beard care products include:
- Kneipp Men beard balm 2 in 1 intensive care (view at Amazon)
- Nivea Men Sensitive Pro Face and Beard Balm (view at Amazon)
- Alverde Men beard balm Rough Nature (DM drugstore)
- Balea Men beard oil (DM drugstore)
You can read the detailed test report Read it for a fee at ÖKO-TEST.