Many men can thank beards for making them more attractive. But that's not all! If science is to be believed, it is also possible to fight against insidious diseases with their help.
Research conducted in 2012 by scientists from University of Southern Queensland, she showed that beards they not only help to more attractive appearance, but also k better health.
The researchers conducted an experiment, which took place in the Australian wilderness, where the strong sun reigns. Men took part in it, divided into two groups: bearded and clean-shaven.
Scientists have found that beards do a great job at protect against UV rays. They prevent the path to the skin more than 90 % beam. According to the words Alfie Parisi the protective factor of facial hair ranges between 2 and 21. The percentage of blocked rays depends on hair density and the angle at which the rays fall. Such a method of protection contributes to slower aging, at the same time reduces the risk of skin cancer.
A large amount is caught in the beard at the same time dust, which doesn't sound like good news for people with asthma and allergies. However, this is not the case, because the nose, eyes and mouth are actually hairs protect against irritants, as well as annoying wind.
Bearded men thus got one more reason to keep their facial decorations.
More information:
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
