New research shows facial hair offers surprising health benefits to men – providing a natural sunscreen, and preventing allergic reactions and asthma attacks. A recent Australian study found that a fuzzy face is nearly as effective as sunblock in protecting the skin from the sun’s damaging ultraviolet rays, slowing the aging process, and cutting the risk of deadly melanoma. “The research found beards can block anywhere from 50 [percent] to 95 percent of UV rays reaching the skin under beards, helping to decrease the skin photo-aging process that comes with UV rays and reduce the risk of skin cancer,” says Alfio Parisia, associate dean and a professor of radiation physics at the University of Southern Queensland.
Posted on: Fri, 31 May 2013 21:11:12 +0000
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