Do they trap microbes that would otherwise be breathed in? I've heard it discussed once but it was inconclusive...
2007-03-16 04:29:14 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Men's Health
Probably neutral to more sanitary. The reason restaurant workers have to wear beard bras is that otherwise the hair could fall into food, the same as they have to wear nets over head hair. It has nothing to do with germs.
My husband had constant skin infections as long as he shaved. Since he grew a beard, his skin in very healthy. So preventing skin abrasions has meant more a sanitary face (in the sense of fewer colonies of harmfrul bacteria) for him. He never gets colds, but I don't know if the beard is a factor. I suppose it could be.
A beard is definitely sexier than sore, infected skin!
2007-03-16 04:37:18 · answer #1 · answered by Maple 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on whether or not you want a permanent filter on your face. If you breathe through your nose the hairs in there do the same job. I'd have to say that beards are either neutral or slightly less sanitary. On the other hand, over millions of years of evolution men still have beards, so they've got to serve some purpose.
2007-03-16 04:33:38 · answer #2 · answered by thatgirl90 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Having a beard is as sanitary as not having one. I know a lot of people who don't have beards, goatees or other facial hair who are slobs. It all boils down to personal hygiene and your pride in yourself and your appearance. I have had a beard or goatee since 1981, trimmed and looking good. I now have a goatee and I shave my head. Does that mean that people who have a head of hair are not as sanitary as me. No ... it depends on the person and their personal hygiene. Go for it!
2007-03-16 04:46:19 · answer #3 · answered by Barry N S 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think that they are probably less sanitary, everything gets trapped especially ice cream crumbs from bread, pretzels and many other foods. My husband has had a beard for 35 yrs but he washes his face alot.
2007-03-16 04:37:38 · answer #4 · answered by lakelover 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I've had a beard for the last 6 years. It's a little difficult to keep clean when eating messy food, like BBQ ribs. Just have to wash my face more often. I keep it trimmed and groomed and haven't had any issues with bacteria or anything.
2007-03-16 04:53:59 · answer #5 · answered by bugs280 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I,vie had a beard 30years and neutral but sometimes you catch crumbs in then and if get out of bed late when get to work you can lick your mustache and remember her name and it will make your day go buy faster
2007-03-16 04:40:26 · answer #6 · answered by BONEs 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not sanitary you have to wear a face guard when you cook in a restaurant. shaved mine -- feel great.
2007-03-16 04:33:38 · answer #7 · answered by Auron P 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
when i had a beard,i shampooed it every day and combed it out.it was sanitary.
2007-03-16 06:20:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
if it is clean and well groomed some men have horrible face hair long ol nasty face hair is dirty and looks like hell
2007-03-16 04:36:26 · answer #9 · answered by squawwitoutamule 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋