Rogaine for your beard: 5 Alternatives to Rogaine

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Many men turn to Rogaine to help boost beard growth. But Minoxidil, the active ingredient in Rogaine, has not been approved for use on your face.

In this blog post, we'll discuss the beard growth products that contain minoxidil. We'll also answer some common questions about beard growth, such as how long does it take rogaine to work, and does rogaine cause any side effects?

Should you use Rogaine for beard growth?

Probably not!

Rogaine has been used to stimulate hair growth since the late 1980s. Over the last 34 years, the brand Rogaine has been selling its minoxidil solution by prescription and over the counter.

The FDA first approved Rogaine for male pattern hair loss treatment in 1988. In the last 34 years, it has FDA approval for scalp hair only. The most common uses treat female and male pattern baldness.

After searching the far corners of the internet, we could not find any products containing minoxidil designed, and FDA approved for beard growth.

How does minoxidil help hair growth?

Minoxidil is a vasodilator, meaning that it widens blood vessels. Minoxidil allows more blood to reach the hair follicle by dilating the blood vessels. In some cases, this activates dormant hair follicles.

This increased blood flow helps promote hair growth. Additionally, minoxidil may help prolong the hair cycle's anagen stage (the growth phase).

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Can you use minoxidil (Rogaine) for your facial hair growth?

Many men are claiming that using minoxidil solution helped their beard grow.

But it’s considered off-label use. It is not an FDA-approved use of the product.

What are the side effects of minoxidil?

Minoxidil is a well-tolerated drug, but it can have some side effects when used to stimulate facial hair growth. The most common side effects are skin irritation and itching.

In some cases, men may also experience a long list of side effects when using it on their face, including:

  • Headache
  • High blood pressure
  • Redness on the face
  • Dry skin
  • Dandruff aka Beardruff
  • Sensitive skin
  • Hair growth on untreated areas, i.e., chest, back, & neck
  • New hair colors
  • Split ends
  • Beard itch

Does minoxidil grow facial hair?

According to users, minoxidil stimulates hair growth in some cases (not all).

Men have been using Rogaine to grow thicker beards for years against doctor and FDA recommendations.

Men claim that rogaine helped them grow facial hair because of minoxidil's effect on vellus hair(peach fuzz). These active hair follicles have not reached maturity, but minoxidil has seemed to speed up this process.

Men naturally turn vellus hairs(peach fuzz) into terminal hair(thicker hair) throughout their early adult life. It happens through their 30's. It is considered a natural hair growth cycle.

How long does it take rogaine to work for your beard?

Minoxidil works to counteract male pattern baldness in about eight weeks. If you stop using it, any new hair will stop growing. Because of this, continued use is required for use on the scalp.

How to apply rogaine to your beard?

Applying rogaine to a beard is similar to applying it to the scalp. You'll want to make sure you're using a foam or liquid form of Rogaine and that you're rubbing it into your beard evenly. Be sure to avoid getting rogaine in your eyes.

If you've decided to give rogaine a try, here's how to do it:

  • Start with a clean, dry face.
  • Apply the solution evenly on the skin beneath your beard.
  • Let the solution dry completely before applying any other products to your face.

Does minoxidil age your face?

Some people worry that using minoxidil will cause them to look older.

Since a side effect of using minoxidil on your face is dry skin, it can cause you to look older.

Does minoxidil affect testosterone?

No, minoxidil does not affect testosterone levels. 

What products contain minoxidil?

There are various topical minoxidil hair growth products that you should not use on your beard. If you have decided minoxidil beard enhancement is an awful idea, keep an eye out for the products below.

Common hair loss treatments containing minoxidil

  • Rogaine
  • Keeps
  • Hims
  • Roman
  • Musely

What helps beard growth?

Minoxidil has been proven to regrow hair on your head but isn’t approved for beard use.

You can use many things for stimulating beard growth that doesn't include using minoxidil listed below.

How to stimulate beard growth

  • Eating a healthy diet
  • Exercising regularly
  • Stress reduction
  • Adequate sleep
  • Taking biotin supplements
  • Brushing your beard daily
  • Drinking plenty of water
  • Using Natural Oils
  • Derma Beard Roller
  • Increased blood flow

For more tips check out our article: How To Stimulate Facial Hair Growth

If you're looking to grow a beard, try one of these alternatives.

Wild Willies Beard Growth Kit

Price: $29.70

Description: Our growth kit comes with The Beard Growth Supplement, made with our proprietary BioSitol AsX™ containing a potent mixture of amino acids, herbal extracts, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that will optimize your beard growth from the inside out. Simply take one pill per day to help encourage healthy hair growth all over your face and neck. Plus, our Beard Boost Serum will keep your facial fuzz looking smooth and groomed. Grow the manliest mane in town with the Wild Willies Beard Growth Kit!

What's included?

  • Beard Growth Supplement (60 capsules)
  • Beard Boost Serum Infused With Biotin & Caffeine

Beard Growth Kit

Beard Growth Kit

$ 29.95

Give your beard its best growth potential! Tackle beard growth from all angles. The best-selling Beard Boost Serum builds and grows the beard by waking up sleeping hair follicles when applied to the skin. Where the growth capsules tackle growth… Read More

Wild Willies Derma Roller Kit

Price: $29.95

Description: Looking for a way to help your beard grow thicker and fuller? Look no further than the Wild Willies Derma Roller kit! This comprehensive kit includes everything you need to help your beard look its best, including a derma roller for stimulation, growth oil, and a comb. With this kit, you'll be able to fight through any patches or stubbornness and achieve the perfect full beard!

What's included?

  • Derma Roller
  • Beard Boost
  • Mini Arsenal Tool Kit
  • Beard Shaping Tool
  • Canvas Toiletry Bag

Viking Revolution Beard Growth Kit

Price: $16.88

Description: Looking for a way to keep that perfect mane? Look no further than the Viking Revolution Beard Growth Kit. This premium kit comes with all of the essentials you need to keep your beard looking its best. This kit has everything from increasing hair thickness to preventing bald spots and frizz. And at a fraction of the price of other kits on the market, it’s an affordable option for any man looking to take care of his facial locks.

What's Included?

  • Beard Growth Serum (2oz)
  • Beard Growth Oil Balm (Citrus, 2oz)
  • Wooden Comb
  • Beard Growth Roller (0.25 mm)

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The Beard Club Starter Growth Kit

Price: $80

Description: Is your beard looking a little lackluster? Do you feel like it could use some more growth? The Beard Club Starter Growth Kit is perfect for you. The derma roller is designed to trigger nutrient-rich blood and collagen-rich tissue to prime beard hair follicles for optimal growth. And the Growth Oil and Vitamins will provide your beard with the vitamins and nutrients it needs to look and feel its best. Let The Beard Club help you achieve the perfect beard!

What's Included?

  • Beard Club Derma Roller
  • Beard Multi-Vitamin
  • Beard Accelerator Oil

Crafted Beard Growth Kit

Price: $38.99

Description: This all-natural kit speeds up beard growth and helps fill in thin or patchy spots. It also strengthens hair follicles for better health and appearance. Plus, if you're not satisfied with the results after six months, they'll give you your money back!

What's Included?

  • One Titanium Beard Roller
  • One 1oz Bottle of Beard Growth Serum
  • One 60 Count Bottle of Beard Growth Vitamins

Will beard wash stimulate beard growth?

If you're looking for a product to help with your beard growth, there are plenty of alternatives to Rogaine. Many of these products don't require a prescription and can be found at your local pharmacy or grocery store.

We recommend trying Wild Willies PROGRO Beard Shampoo  – it's a natural cleanser that has been shown to promote hair growth in beards.

Beard Shampoo - with PROGRO

Beard Shampoo - with PROGRO

$ 13.00

The perfect, all-natural way to keep your beard clean. Packed with organic essential oils to clean and condition all beard types. Stop washing your beard with hair shampoo.… Read More

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