Life, has always been a topic that people talk incessantly about since ancient times. From ancient times to the present, there are too many people who aspire to live a long life, but often fall far short of this dream. Nowadays, people’s average lifespan has increased a lot compared to the past, but to achieve the ultimate lifespan of 120 years, it seems there is still a long way to go.
At the same time, there is an unavoidable fact in front of us, that is, the average lifespan of women is nearly six years longer than that of men. It is indeed the case that there are mostly women around us who live to a ripe old age. Some people may say this is the injustice of fate, or that men have historically been burdened with hard work, leading to exhaustion. Of course, some people may also say that women live longer because they are better at taking care of themselves. Even when minor issues arise, they will seek advice, whereas men often delay until they can no longer bear it before seeking a diagnosis. It can be seen that, to some extent, men’s quality of life is much “rougher” than women’s.
Since the topic of lifestyle has been brought up, there are even times when it is suggested that men’s shorter lifespan compared to women is due to frequent shaving. Is there really a connection between the frequency of shaving and lifespan?
In the opinion of some, men who shave frequently may affect the blood vessels of the shaved area, affect the hair follicles, accelerate the flow of blood in the blood vessels, and even lead to infections. Especially for those who shave frequently, such infections may be more intense.
Although it sounds logical and reasonable, in reality, this is not the case. On the contrary, if you still believe in such claims, they are truly unfounded. Just think about how absurd and ignorant that notion is. If it were true, then those who shave every day would all have died young. If that were really the case, then why are there so many companies producing shaving products? Does that mean that everyone who wants longevity should just grow a beard?
It is evident that such claims and assumptions are baseless and fallacious. In fact, for men, the act of shaving itself is a good practice. After all, leaving a scruffy beard looks very uncomfortable, and indeed, some men look quite attractive with facial hair. However, more often than not, neglecting to clean the beard in time could lead to trouble, such as allowing many bacteria to accumulate on the beard, making it a breeding ground for bacteria.
On the contrary, removing a scruffy beard and leaving the skin looking clean is undoubtedly a very good thing. Of course, there is a caveat here—since the beard is linked to the skin’s hair follicles, if certain precautions are overlooked while shaving, leading to skin damage, affecting the hair follicles, or causing skin cuts, it’s not ideal. In such situations, people should be cautious and avoid shaving at inappropriate times.
Shaving while taking a shower. In the northern regions, when men gather in public baths, some would sit in the pool and start shaving their beards with a razor, finding it a satisfying experience to shave while bathing. Indeed, under the soak of warm water, even thick beards can be easily shaved off. However, considering the environment in public baths and the high moisture content, it might lead to bacteria directly entering the hair follicles under the beard, causing infections.
Shaving before exercise. Some people tend to tidy up their beards before engaging in physical activities, but ideally, this should be avoided as well. Shaving before exercise can indeed provide a clean shave. However, during exercise, sweating occurs, and if the beard follicles get soaked with sweat, it can be quite painful if you have experienced it—shaving right before exercising and then sweating heavily.
Editor’s suggestion
If possible, it is best to shave after waking up the next morning and finishing your morning routine. This way, you can start your day with a cleaner face, which is undoubtedly a very good thing.
There is no direct link between the frequency of shaving and lifespan, and there is no evidence that people who shave frequently have a shorter life. If you still believe this is true, then you are completely mistaken. However, while shaving, it is important to pay attention to some precautions. There are specific time periods when shaving is not advisable as it can have a significant impact. It’s important to inform your family members in advance about these times.
