Well, let me tell ya, this whole beard sunscreen thing, it’s somethin’ else. Folks used to just go out in the sun, work all day, didn’t think twice about it. Now they got creams and lotions for every little thing, even your beard! I tell ya, the world’s changed.
So, you wanna know ’bout puttin’ sunscreen on that hairy thing on your face? Listen up. They say that hair, it don’t block all that sun stuff, whatchamacallit, UV rays. Yeah, that’s it. UV rays. So, even if you got a beard like a woolly sheep, that skin underneath ain’t safe. Sun’ll get to it, burn it right up, make it all red and itchy. And nobody wants that, right?
- First thing’s first, you gotta get yourself some of that sunscreen. Don’t be stingy, get a good one. SPF, somethin’ somethin’, I don’t know the numbers, the bigger the better I guess.
- Now, don’t just slap it on right before you run out the door. Gotta give it time to soak in, you know? Fifteen minutes, they say. Just like bakin’ a cake, gotta give it time. And don’t forget your neck, ears, and the back of your hands. Sun’ll get ya anywhere it can.
- And here’s a trick I heard. If you use that face oil stuff, put that on first, let it dry real good, then the sunscreen. Sunscreen’s always last, they say. Makes sense, I guess. Oil first, then the sunblock.
Now, how to get that sunscreen into that thick beard? That’s the tricky part. You can’t just smear it on top, that ain’t gonna do nothin’. You gotta get it down to the skin. Rub it in circles, they say. Like you’re scrubbin’ a pot, but gentle-like. Don’t wanna pull out all that hair, now do ya? And if you got a beard long enough to braid, well, you might need to get yourself a little brush, like a paintin’ brush, to spread that stuff around.
Some folks say, “Oh, my beard protects me, I don’t need no sunscreen.” Well, maybe a little, but not enough. Think of it like a flimsy umbrella, it might keep some rain off, but you’ll still get wet if it’s a downpour. That sun’s strong, it’ll find its way through. Better safe than sorry, that’s what I always say. So, slather it on, don’t be shy. Your skin will thank ya later, even if it can’t say it out loud.
Protecting your beard from the sun is important. Just like you protect your crops from hail, your skin needs protection from the sun. Think of it like a farmer tending to his field, you gotta take care of every part, even the hairy bits. And it’s not just about lookin’ good, it’s about stayin’ healthy too. Too much sun’ll make your skin all wrinkly and tough, like an old leather boot.
So, don’t go thinkin’ you’re too tough for sunscreen. Even the toughest cowboys gotta take care of themselves. And if you’re gonna have a beard, might as well take care of it right. Sunscreen ain’t just for city folks, it’s for everybody. It’s just common sense, like bringin’ water when you’re workin’ in the fields.
Beard sunscreen, who woulda thunk it? But that’s the way of the world now. Always somethin’ new. Just remember, protect that skin, whether it’s on your face, your arms, or under that beard. It’s the only skin you got, so treat it right. And don’t listen to those fellas who say it’s silly. They’ll be the ones with faces like dried-up apples later on. You just keep doin’ what’s right for you and your skin, beard and all.
And another thing, don’t forget to reapply that sunscreen, especially if you’re out there sweatin’ all day. Just like you gotta water your plants more than once, you gotta put more sunscreen on too. Every couple of hours, they say. Seems like a lot of fuss, but like I said, better safe than sorry. Sunburn ain’t no joke, and it can do damage to your skin.
So there you have it. My two cents on this beard sunscreen business. Take it or leave it. But don’t come cryin’ to me when you’re all red and blistered, ’cause I told ya what to do. Now go on, and take care of yourselves, and those beards too.
