In a 2019 study out of Switzerland, every sampled beard was crawling with bacteria, and nearly half had bugs that were hazardous to human health.īy contrast, the canines tested by the Hirslanden Clinic proved to have lower levels of microbes. There's also evidence beards actually trap lots of germs-more, in fact, than dogs do in their fur. The CDC added that facial hair doesn't act as a filter against viruses on its own because it is not dense enough-individual hairs are too large to capture tiny particles.
In fact, the agency says research has found facial hair under the sealing surface of a mask causes anywhere from 20 to 1000 times more leakage than a smooth surface.Ī CDC infographic from 2017 lists 36 different facial-hair styles ranging from clean shaven to a Fu Manchu that hangs below the chin.
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Keeping your face rug may carry some risk, though, at least as long as pandemic precautions are necessary.Īccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, different beard and mustache styles can prevent face masks and respirators from sealing against the face.īeing clean shaven or having a soul patch or handlebar mustache will allow a face mask to fit properly.Ī CDC infographic with 36 facial hairstyles shows which ones fit snugly under a mask or respirator and which ones interfere the masks' effectivenessīut full beards, mutton chops and even stubble are not recommended because they would likely interfere with a respirator. Scientists at the University of Utah found fur on models of the human jaw absorbed the force of an impact 37 percent greater compared to plucked models. Some experts claim its purpose is to enhance sexual attractiveness but a 2019 study claimed the main benefit of a beard is to soften the impact of a punch. 'This has downstream effects on the way a bearded individual is evaluated in many facets of life,' according to Mittal.Įarlier polls have indicated hiring managers find bearded candidates less trustworthy and more aggressive, but the researchers suggest companies rethink bans on facial hair, or at least alter them to allow for a well-kept beard.įacial hair is the most evident manifestation of human sexual dimorphism - physical differences between males and females - but its evolutionary purpose has long remained an enigma. To our prehistoric minds, a healthy beard conveys good 'immuno-competence,' the ability of the body to produce an immune response to a virus or bacteria. 'Beards may go in and out of style in terms of their ability to increase physical attractiveness, but from an evolutionary perspective, they consistently serve as a cue to others about one's masculinity, maturity, resources, competence, leadership and status,' she said. Mittal theorized a LinkedIn profile might even get a boost with a bushy profile picture.
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