No. 501 Moisturising & Clarifying Beard Shampoo

Regular hair shampoos are formulated for scalp pH and oil production patterns — beard skin has different characteristics, lower oil production per square centimetre, and higher sensitivity. No. 501 is specifically formulated for the skin under the beard and the coarser beard hair, providing effective cleansing without the stripping effect that hair shampoos can cause on facial skin.

DEPOT® recommends it as a daily beard cleanser, but frequency depends on the client. Beards worn in urban environments or with heavy product use benefit from daily washing. Dry or sensitive beard skin may do better with every other day. No. 501 is formulated for regular use — its moisturising and clarifying formula is gentle enough for frequent washing.

Yes — the clarifying component of No. 501 is specifically designed to address excess oil in the beard. The dual moisturising and clarifying action cleans the beard thoroughly while conditioning the skin underneath, which prevents the cycle of over-stripping and compensatory oil production that worsens oiliness when the wrong cleanser is used.

No — the daily wash removes the previous application of beard oil, which is appropriate. Beard oil should be applied fresh after each wash for maximum benefit. Apply No. 505 Conditioning Beard Oil or No. 202 Leave-In to a freshly washed beard for the best conditioning result. The wash removes old product; the oil step replaces it fresh.

Yes, to a meaningful extent. Beard dandruff is primarily caused by dry, flaky skin underneath the beard that isn't being adequately moisturised or cleansed. The moisturising component of No. 501 addresses the dryness aspect, and the clarifying action removes dead skin and product buildup that contributes to flaking. Consistent use with No. 505 Conditioning Beard Oil post-wash typically produces significant improvement.