6 Benefits Of A Clean Shaven Face (And Why It's So Hygienic)

Posted by Arica Deslauriers on Tuesday, May 21, 2024

There is a lot of unnecessary hullabaloo over facial hair among men. Many consider the ability to grow a beard a matter of pride, but we all know that it’s one thing to grow a beard and another to maintain it. You shouldn’t avoid shaving to prove something to people, at the cost of your own comfort and convenience. Unlike what some men propagate, your facial hair doesn’t testify how manly you are. There’s more to being a man than growing a beard, and a lot of women would attest to that!

There’s no point retaining facial hair when it’s a hassle you’d much rather do without. Apart from being difficult to manage, facial hair also apparently hampers the quality of your skin underneath, causing dryness, itching and rashes. Instead, you can opt for a clean shaven face, which apart from smoothening your skin, makes you look younger.

If you’re considering going for a clean shave, AskMen India is here to tell you exactly why you should take the plunge. Here are 6 benefits of a having a bare face:

SHAVING ELIMINATES dead skin cells

If you have a lot of facial hair, it becomes difficult for the skin underneath to shed dead cells. If they stay put for a long time and stick to the surface of the face, your skin can become dry and dull. Over a period of time, as more and more dead cells accumulate, the quality of your skin begins to deteriorate, resulting in skin problems like dandruff, itchiness and rashes.

When you shave off your beard, the razor not only pulls out hair from the follicles, but also the dead cells.

Shaving Opens clogged pores

Having facial hair clogs the pores of the skin underneath. As a result, the sweat and sebum secreted from them often do not find a way out. Moreover, if you do not look after your beard in the manner you should, the dust and dirt that sticks to it may settle into your pores, resulting in skin infections and diseases. That’s why regular shaving is considered as a healthy, hygienic practice for men.

Easier to manage

Maintaining a beard is not as easy as it is to grow one. You need to give special attention to your facial hair for it to grow in a sharp, well-defined manner. For example, you cannot wash your beard every time you shampoo your hair. Even the products for facial hair are different than the ones you use on your head. Facial hair demands a separate routine altogether. If you do not have the time and energy to do that, you’d much rather opt for a clean shaven face.

Feels light

Apart from the damage facial hair causes to the skin underneath, a lot of men find it extremely uncomfortable to have half their face covered with hair. They feel a certain weight on their face every time their beard grows out, which causes them discomfort and unease. This is another reason why some men prefer keeping their face bare, as shaving makes them feel lighter, more hygienic.

Allows moisture to penetrate the skin

For your skin to stay healthy and hydrated, it’s important for it to have enough water content by way of moisturizing. However, when you have facial hair, it becomes difficult for the moisturizer to seep into your skin, causing it to become dry and dehydrated. This can make your skin feel rough, itchy and flaky and result in those dreaded fine lines, wrinkles and cracks. Shaving your face smoothens the skin underneath, allowing it to absorb water and nutrients from the moisturizer.

Makes you look younger

Another plus point of shaving is that it automatically makes you look younger. Due to all the benefits of regular shaving discussed above, your facial skin tends to become smoother, clearer and healthier. Apart from pulling out the dead skin cells, shaving reduces the likelihood of developing fine lines and wrinkles and makes your skin look more youthful and radiant.

Do away with the hassles of facial hair and go for a clean shaven face with confidence!

Cover artwork by Dhaval Punatar/AskMen India

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