Dr. Eddie’s Facial Fortress 3 in 1 Face, Hair, & Beard Wash
One gentle, fragrance-free wash for your beard, face, and hair. Facial Fortress brings pyrithione zinc to the flaking and itch of beard dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis, in a formula mild enough to use every day.
Why beard dandruff happens, and how to wash it away
Beard dandruff is usually seborrheic dermatitis on the skin under your facial hair, the same common, flaky condition behind dandruff on the scalp. It shows up as white or yellowish flakes, redness, and an itch that gets worse when skin runs dry or oily. It is common, it is not contagious, and it settles with a consistent wash.
Facial Fortress is a non-soap, fragrance-free wash made without dyes, parabens, sulfates, or phthalates. Its active ingredient, FDA-recognized pyrithione zinc 0.95%, is there for the relief of the flaking, scaling, and itching associated with dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis, while licorice root extract, apple fruit extract, glycerin, and panthenol keep it gentle on the skin under your beard.
“Parents trusted this pyrithione zinc formula on their babies' most sensitive skin. I built Facial Fortress on the same idea, one gentle wash that helps with the flakes without stripping your skin.”
Dr. Eddie Valenzuela, MD, FAAP · Founder
Strong on flakes, gentle enough for your face and beard every day.
Why parents choose it
5 reasons
- Relieves flaking, scaling, and itching associated with dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis, across the beard, face, hair, and scalp.
- A true 3-in-1, it replaces your separate face wash, shampoo, and beard cleanser with one bottle.
- Pyrithione zinc 0.95%, an FDA-recognized active ingredient, in a formula gentle enough for daily use.
- Licorice root and apple fruit extract help calm the look of redness on the skin under your beard.
- Rinses clean and leaves your beard and skin feeling soft, not stripped or tight.
A simple routine
Under 2 minutes
- Wet your beard, face, and hair.
- Work a small amount into the skin and hair until it lathers.
- Leave it on for 1 to 2 minutes so the active can work.
- Rinse clean. Use daily while flaking is active, or 2 to 3 times a week to maintain.
Ingredient List
Drug Facts
Made without fragrance, dyes, sulfates, or parabens, and gentle on sensitive skin.
Free From
Certifications
Thoughtfully formulated
Dermatologist Tested
For Sensitive Skin
Hypoallergenic
Fragrance Free
No Synthetic Colors
Sulfate Free
Paraben Free
No Phthalates
Vegan
Cruelty Free
Frequently Asked Questions
The things parents most often ask Dr. Eddie before their first use.
What is Facial Fortress, and who is it for?
Facial Fortress is an over-the-counter medicated wash for the beard, face, hair, and scalp. Its active ingredient, pyrithione zinc 0.95%, is for the relief of flaking, scaling, and itching associated with dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis. It is made for men and anyone dealing with beard dandruff, facial flaking, or an itchy, flaky scalp.
What causes beard dandruff?
Beard dandruff is usually seborrheic dermatitis, a common, flaky condition on the skin under your facial hair. It is the same thing that causes dandruff on the scalp. It tends to flare when skin is dry, oily, or irritated, and it is not contagious.
Can I use it on my face, scalp, and hair, not just my beard?
Yes. It is a 3-in-1 wash, so one bottle works on the beard, the face, and the hair and scalp. It rinses clean and is gentle enough to replace a separate face wash and shampoo.
How often should I use it?
Use it daily while flaking and itching are active. Once things settle, 2 to 3 times a week helps keep flakes from coming back. Leave the lather on for 1 to 2 minutes before rinsing so the pyrithione zinc has time to work.
Is it gentle enough for daily use and sensitive skin?
It is fragrance-free, dye-free, sulfate-free, and paraben-free, and it is built around a mild, non-soap base. That is why it is safe to use every day on the face and beard, even on sensitive skin.
Is this an antifungal or antibacterial beard shampoo?
Facial Fortress is an over-the-counter medicated anti-dandruff wash. Its active ingredient is pyrithione zinc 0.95%, and it is for the relief of flaking, scaling, and itching associated with dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis. We do not market it as an antifungal or antibacterial product.
How long until I see a difference?
It depends on how much flaking you have. For mild cases, you may see a difference after a few uses. For moderate cases, many notice improvement within 1 to 2 weeks, and more stubborn buildup can take 2 to 3 weeks of consistent use.
How is Facial Fortress different from Happy Cappy?
Both are pediatrician-developed washes built around pyrithione zinc. Happy Cappy is formulated for babies and children with cradle cap and seborrheic dermatitis. Facial Fortress is the grown-up version, made for the beard, face, and adult scalp.