Beards can transform a man and how! They look super appealing and edgy with this primal rawness that fascinates both men and women alike. With a whole month dedicated to the brushing and taming of the wonderful face fuzz, it's definitely gaining popularity and for all the right reasons. Well, apart from the eye pleasing quality of a beard, there are many other real benefits of growing one as well. And with these reasons to back us up, we're pretty sure many men will take cue and grow a scruff. It protects you against those nasty allergens. Your facial carpet works as the perfect filtration system. Just as your nose hair filters the air you breath, your beard does the same; it blocks and dispels any and every pollutant that tries to make it to your nostrils. Awesome, right?

It helps decrease the possibility of gum diseases.

Like your beard and moustache filters out the dirty little bacteria, it also helps lessen the possibility of catching a gum disease. Obviously, you still got to brush your teeth properly, but it offers that little extra protection for a bearded man.

It blocks the harmful UV rays.

Many researchers have found that your beard actually blocks out 95% of the harmful UV rays that can cause skin cancer. Now, who wouldn't want some natural sun protection, right?