6 REASONS WHY BEARDS ARE GOOD FOR HEALTH

Beards are not only fashionable, but they’re also good for health. A new research shows that facial hair can offer surprising health benefits, it act as a natural sunscreen and prevent skin infections. Below are the reasons why beards are good for health.

#1. KEEPS THE SKIN MOISTURIZED

The sebaceous glands on skin surface secrete natural oil called Sebum. The natural oil works as a natural lubricant and keep the skin moisturized. Sebaceous glands tend to get eroded due to constant use of a razor. Beards help these glands function naturally and prevent natural oils from being dried by sun or wind, keeping the skin moist and preventing skin conditions related to dryness.

#2. PROTECTION FROM UV RAYS

Recent researches have shown that 95 percent of harmful UV rays from the sun are blocked by beards. UV rays are responsible for skin reddening and sunburn and can increase the risk of developing non-melanoma skin cancer.

#3. REDUCES ASTHMA & ALLERGIES

Beards can help prevent asthma and allergies by trapping dust particles and dust mites. A new study has shown that beard can filter out dust particles and pollens from getting into nostrils and travelling down to your respiratory system.

#4. PREVENTS ACNE

Acne is caused when a pore in our skin is clogged. Shaving opens up skin pores and spreads out the bacteria that causes acne. Beards can add an extra layer of protection from infections and automatically keep your skin acne-free.

#5. BALANCES SKIN’S PH

Beards not only prevent the outbreak of acne but also balance the skin’s pH levels and natural oil production. Constant use of skin products and razors can throw off skin’s pH balance.

#6. PREVENTS RAZOR-RELATED SKIN PROBLEMS

Shaving can increase the risk of a variety of skin problems such as bacterial infections from cuts, razor bumps, folliculitis and ingrown hairs. Beard eliminates the risk of such razor-related skin problems.