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BEARDS ARE HEALTHY

A study from the University of Southern Queensland, published in the Radiation Protection Dosimetry journal, found that beards block 90 to 95 percent of UV rays. Thereby slowing the aging process and reducing the risk of skin cancer.

Beards protect against asthma for the Pollens and dust simply get stuck in the facial hair which act like a filter.

Additionally the beard retains moisture and protects against the wind, preventing dry skin and it also keeps the skin smooth and a man looking young and fresh-faced.

Most people are unaware that hair is an insulator that keeps you warm during cold weather and prevent sickness. When a thick beard has grown under the chin and neck it will raise the temperature of the neck and will help to battle colds.

Shaving actually causes health problem for it increases the risk of skin cancer, ingrown hairs and causes bacterial infections that lead to acne.

Forgoing the razor doesn't just hide blemishes—it actually prevents them. "Razor rash, acne, and folliculitis [hair-follicle inflammation] are often the result of shaving," said Dr. Shannon C. Trotter, a fellow of the Osteopathic College of Dermatology and a dermatologist at the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center. "Razors can irritate the skin or even spread bacteria, causing an infection of the hair follicle."