Having facial hair is undoubtably one of the biggest trends at the moment. And lads use all sorts of products to keep their facial hair in order.
But having a beard isn’t just fashionable, they are also good for you health and can even protect against cancer.
A recent study, by the University of Southern Queensland, found that that they can protect a man’s face from 90 to 95% of harmful UV rays from the sun.
“While beards will never be as sun-safe as sunscreen, they certainly are a factor in blocking UV rays,” said Professor Parisi, lead author in the study.
Researchers also found beards can help people who suffer with asthma, as the dust gets stuck in the chin fuzz.
Not only this, beards retain high levels of moisture which can even protect against windburn. Also, since you don’t have to shave it off, you get less ingrown hairs and bacterial infections.
The study used bearded and non-bearded mannequins and exposed them to the hot Australian sun. They then compared the amount of radiation each type of mannequin absorbed.
However, there are some disadvantages of having a beard. If facial hair is not properly cared for it can spread infection and it does make eating some foods more challenging as it could end up getting lost in the bush.
