Research shows
that growing a beard keeps a guy
younger-looking and cancer-free. Here
are just a few of the infinite reasons
why being a lumberjack’s lady has its
perks!
1. Beards Have A Storied History Of
‘Badassery’
First off, beards go way back as having
prestige and power. From the dawn of
time, a man’s beard was a symbol of his
honor, s*xual virility and social status as
a man. In the Middle Ages, just
touching another man’s beard was
offensive and grounds for a duel. Otto
the Great swore by his beard saying
anything serious. Alexander the Great
decreed that soldiers could not have
beards for fear that they would be
yanked on in battle. For the ancient
Greeks, a beard indicated his maturity.
(You’ll notice that Zeus — the head
honcho of the gods — rocked a full
beard versus the baby-faced Apollo,
Hermes or Dionysus.) For the early
Egyptians, the beard became a symbol of
kingship, placing the pharaoh among the
deities. And it was the Vikings who really
perfected the art of manscaping by
plaiting, forking or trimming and nick-
naming their face fuzz. So really, beards
are rocked by Greek gods, rock stars,
royalty … shall I go on?
2. He Has Clear Skin
You’re likely to suspect he has something
to hide under that beard, but contrary
to what you would think, under that
bushiness is blemish-free, baby-smooth
skin! Acne and folliculitis (hair-follicle
inflammation) are oftentimes the result
of shaving. This is because razors can
irritate the skin and spread bacteria. As
for the secret to his smoothness? His
beard prevents him from rubbing
natural moisturizing oil off his face and
protects him from those bitter winds. No
redness or dryness on this guy!
3. His Beard Keeps Him Wrinkle-Free
A beard is the fountain of youth. Funny
to think of it that way, but according to
recent research from the University of
Southern Queensland, a man’s beard
blocks up to 95 percent of the sun’s UV
rays and we all know that over-exposure
to the sun means a higher risk of
melanoma. Actually, four out of five
cases in men appear on the face, head
or neck and the sun causes up to 90
percent of the visible signs of aging. So
while we still suggest that he lather on
that sunscreen, keeping up his beard will
keep that chiseled jawline of his spot-
free and baby-smooth.
4. … And Yet, He looks Much Older And
Sophisticated!
A survey this past summer found that
fuzzy-faced fellas look as much as eight
years older than those who are clean
shaven. When a panel of women were
shown a picture of Prince William, who is
31, with a beard, they believed he looked
36. So he looks more mature, without
looking haggard or weary — it’s like
getting all the benefits!
5. He Looks Insta-Masculine
Sounds like a cliche, but there’s
legitimate research behind this: a study
published in Evolution and Human
Behavior proved that the more facial
hair a man has, the more masculine
both men and women perceive him to be.
So if you’re into the burly, testosterone-
driven type, he should skip the razor for
10 days — that’s the exact length of
time the study found that women find
men the most attractive.
6. He’s Trendy
Maybe it’s because of bushy-faced hunks
like Ben Affleck and George Clooney.
Maybe it’s because of the growing
popularity of No Shave November. Maybe
it’s because that scruffy hipster look is
so “in” right now. Either way, bearded
guys are on the rise. More and more men
are checking in with their doctors to grow
thicker beards, taking multivitamins and
even prescribed medication that
stimulates the male hormone
dihydrotestosterone.
7. He Scares Away The Bad Guys
There’s a reason why bearded men are
born warriors. A study published last
year in Behavioral Ecology found that
bearded men appear more intimidating
to other men. The researchers think a
beard makes a man’s jawline look
bigger, which can make him seem more
aggressive when he’s angry. You know
he’s a big softie on the inside, so you
know there’s no reason to fear the
beard. You can walk down the street
holding his hand on a dark night in
confidence.
that growing a beard keeps a guy
younger-looking and cancer-free. Here
are just a few of the infinite reasons
why being a lumberjack’s lady has its
perks!
1. Beards Have A Storied History Of
‘Badassery’
First off, beards go way back as having
prestige and power. From the dawn of
time, a man’s beard was a symbol of his
honor, s*xual virility and social status as
a man. In the Middle Ages, just
touching another man’s beard was
offensive and grounds for a duel. Otto
the Great swore by his beard saying
anything serious. Alexander the Great
decreed that soldiers could not have
beards for fear that they would be
yanked on in battle. For the ancient
Greeks, a beard indicated his maturity.
(You’ll notice that Zeus — the head
honcho of the gods — rocked a full
beard versus the baby-faced Apollo,
Hermes or Dionysus.) For the early
Egyptians, the beard became a symbol of
kingship, placing the pharaoh among the
deities. And it was the Vikings who really
perfected the art of manscaping by
plaiting, forking or trimming and nick-
naming their face fuzz. So really, beards
are rocked by Greek gods, rock stars,
royalty … shall I go on?
2. He Has Clear Skin
You’re likely to suspect he has something
to hide under that beard, but contrary
to what you would think, under that
bushiness is blemish-free, baby-smooth
skin! Acne and folliculitis (hair-follicle
inflammation) are oftentimes the result
of shaving. This is because razors can
irritate the skin and spread bacteria. As
for the secret to his smoothness? His
beard prevents him from rubbing
natural moisturizing oil off his face and
protects him from those bitter winds. No
redness or dryness on this guy!
3. His Beard Keeps Him Wrinkle-Free
A beard is the fountain of youth. Funny
to think of it that way, but according to
recent research from the University of
Southern Queensland, a man’s beard
blocks up to 95 percent of the sun’s UV
rays and we all know that over-exposure
to the sun means a higher risk of
melanoma. Actually, four out of five
cases in men appear on the face, head
or neck and the sun causes up to 90
percent of the visible signs of aging. So
while we still suggest that he lather on
that sunscreen, keeping up his beard will
keep that chiseled jawline of his spot-
free and baby-smooth.
4. … And Yet, He looks Much Older And
Sophisticated!
A survey this past summer found that
fuzzy-faced fellas look as much as eight
years older than those who are clean
shaven. When a panel of women were
shown a picture of Prince William, who is
31, with a beard, they believed he looked
36. So he looks more mature, without
looking haggard or weary — it’s like
getting all the benefits!
5. He Looks Insta-Masculine
Sounds like a cliche, but there’s
legitimate research behind this: a study
published in Evolution and Human
Behavior proved that the more facial
hair a man has, the more masculine
both men and women perceive him to be.
So if you’re into the burly, testosterone-
driven type, he should skip the razor for
10 days — that’s the exact length of
time the study found that women find
men the most attractive.
6. He’s Trendy
Maybe it’s because of bushy-faced hunks
like Ben Affleck and George Clooney.
Maybe it’s because of the growing
popularity of No Shave November. Maybe
it’s because that scruffy hipster look is
so “in” right now. Either way, bearded
guys are on the rise. More and more men
are checking in with their doctors to grow
thicker beards, taking multivitamins and
even prescribed medication that
stimulates the male hormone
dihydrotestosterone.
7. He Scares Away The Bad Guys
There’s a reason why bearded men are
born warriors. A study published last
year in Behavioral Ecology found that
bearded men appear more intimidating
to other men. The researchers think a
beard makes a man’s jawline look
bigger, which can make him seem more
aggressive when he’s angry. You know
he’s a big softie on the inside, so you
know there’s no reason to fear the
beard. You can walk down the street
holding his hand on a dark night in
confidence.
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