I’ve been noticing my beard feels drier and more brittle lately, and I’m wondering if air pollution could be the culprit. Apparently, particulate matter (PM) can mess with hair porosity and even cause hair loss. Anyone else experiencing this or found ways to protect their beard?
Air pollution, especially particulate matter, can indeed make your beard drier and more brittle by disrupting hair porosity and reducing essential growth proteins. To counter this, consider incorporating nutrient-rich supplements like curcumin and vitamins, which have been shown to repair damage and improve hair density. Additionally, using a beard oil with antioxidants can help protect against pollutants and restore moisture, offering long-term benefits for beard health.
It’s interesting how PM exposure not only affects hair porosity but also reduces key proteins like β-catenin and cyclin D1, which are crucial for beard growth. While supplements and oils help, another layer of protection could be wearing a scarf or mask in high-pollution areas to physically block particles. Regular cleansing with a gentle, pH-balanced beard wash can also remove pollutants before they cause deeper damage.