"You are unshaven, no wonder no one likes you!"
This is the third time Li Zhong (pseudonym) failed in a blind date.
After Li Zhong's puberty, his beard grew very fast, and it would be impossible for him to go without shaving for a day. Earlier, in order to maintain his image, he also insisted on shaving every day.
By chance, he saw an article saying that the frequency of shaving is related to life span. The more frequently you shave, the shorter your life span will be.
After reading the article, he felt scared and quickly extended his shaving frequency to once a week.
After persisting for a while, he still felt that it was not safe, so he simply grew a beard and solved the problem directly from the root.
His mother disliked him having a beard, and because of his frequent blind date failures, she kept persuading him to shave off his beard. Li Zhong, who originally insisted on his own opinion, couldn't help but doubt himself after many failed blind dates. Is there a connection between shaving and life expectancy?
I searched online for a long time. The information on the Internet is mixed. I don’t know which statement to believe. Is there any connection between shaving and life span?
1. What does it mean if men shave too frequently?
Some people will grow back in the dense forest if they don’t shave for a day. Some people will not grow too long if they don’t shave for a week, or they won’t grow beards at all. What causes this? Why are boys’ beards different in length and shape?
The length and shape of beards are mainly determined by genes. Some people cannot grow beards even if they do not shave for a long time.
In addition to genetic factors, androgen levels in the body, acquired diet and diseasesetc. also affect the growth of beards. The combination of these factors causes men's beards to grow in different lengths and shapes.
The speed of beard growth will vary greatly depending on individual differences. As long as the regularity is maintained, there is generally no need to worry. It is a normal physiological phenomenon.
2. Is the frequency of men’s shaving linked to their life span?
Some people believe that the more frequently a man shaves, the harder his beard will grow. A stiff beard means that a man will be healthier and live longer.
But some people hold the opposite view. They believe that shaving too frequently will cause damage to hair follicles, damage to health, and shorten men's lives.. Which statement is correct?
In fact, these two statements have no scientific basis. There is no connection between whether men shave and their life span.
As mentioned above, male beard growth is related to many factors, but it is not related to the frequency of shaving. Every time a man shaves, he only shaves off the beard on the surface of the skin. The hair follicles inside are still alive, which is why the beard keeps growing.
In fact, the hardness of the beard will not change due to shaving. The reason why the newly grown beard will feel harder is because the reaction force is greater when touching the stubble, and the touch will be more obvious.
When the beard grows to the same length as before, it will have exactly the same shape as before.
3. Shave when it’s time to shave, as bacteria may be hidden in the beard.
For men, don’t be soft-hearted when it’s time to shave. Do you believe it? A man's beard may be dirtier than dog hair.
Researchers at the Medical University of Salzburg in Austria, analyzed bacterial samples from the beards of 18 bearded men, as well as saliva samples from the mouths and fur samples from the shoulder blades of 30 dogs.
found through analysis that male beards are dirtier than dog samples. Male beards not only contain more potentially infectious microorganisms, but also more pollutants.
Dr. Liu Yuehua from the Dermatology Department of Peking Union Medical College Hospital said that the bacteria on the beard are very similar to our daily environment. It is an exposed part and is usually exposed to a lot of bacterial dust, and the bacteria themselves can easily attach to the hair.
In addition, the location of the beard is special. Some people with relatively long beards are easily contaminated by food when they eat and drink water daily, and the chance of producing bacteria will also increase.
There are also many men who like to touch their beards on a daily basis. There are a lot of bacteria on our hands. A combination of factors can cause your beard to be dirtier than other parts of your body.
4. When is the best time to shave?
Under normal circumstances, it is recommended that men start shaving 30 minutes after getting up in the morning. At this time, the skin is relatively loose and the risk of scratching the skin will be reduced.
When shaving, you should first clean the facial skin, and then apply a hot towel or beard softening cream to the beard.
Apply shaving cream and soap after the beard has softened to avoid razor causing damage to the skin. When shaving, you should pay attention to shaving from left to right and from top to bottom. Start shaving along the pores first, then continue shaving against the pores, and finally shave along the pores and you will be basically clean.
After shaving, you can wash your face with a towel or water. Check if there are any fish that have slipped through the net, and then clean it with a razor.
Shaving will cause certain irritation to men's skin. It is recommended that men use some moisturizing products to maintain their skin after shaving to avoid excessive dryness of the skin.
Long beards are a very common physiological manifestation in men. You should not listen to rumors and think that there is a correlation between shaving beards and longevity.
Whether to shave or not to shave is a personal choice. It is recommended to shave when it is time to shave. Being clean and tidy can also leave a good impression on others. People who like to grow beards should pay attention to cleaning them to avoid breeding bacteria and hidden health risks.
Reference:
[1] "8 taboos that men must pay attention to when shaving". People's Daily Online .2019.3.20
[2] "There are more pathogenic bacteria in men's beards than in dog hair... …》.Medical Circle.2019-04-27
[3]《Does the frequency of shaving affect men’s lifespan? Reminder: It is recommended not to shave during these three times." Beiqing.com.2022.8.13
[4] "Is it because men's beards grow faster because they shave too much? The growth of beard is related to these two points".Tencent Medical Dictionary.2019-11-29
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