I have tried many other types of bread balms, oils, etc....in the past and something was never quite right. My skin would get dry and flaky or it didn't work like I expected. The surfer bread balm is amazing. It leaves my beard feeling soft and smooth and with all the grays coming in that is a major plus as it makes those otherwise corse hairs soft as well. I have also noticed my bread is looking fuller without having to constantly trim and maintain stray hairs. After applying to my bread the excess works great to rub on the rest of my face and hands keeping my hands and face soft and smooth which my wife really appreciates.