Shaving body hair is an extremely personal choice.
Women especially are encouraged to remove their underarm hair.
But a factor that’s often overlooked is the benefits of choosing not to shave.
Underarm hair helps protect your skin from chafing
As dermatologist Rachel Nazarian, M.D.
pointed out toWell + Good, body hair serves an evolutionary purpose.
This lack of irritation is one of the primary benefits of not shaving your underarms.
A2013 studyclaimed that one of body hair’s major functions is to release pheromones, a.k.a.
our natural scents that play a role in our attraction to others.
In fact, leaving your armpit hair to grow freely can actually help keep you cool.
That might sound counterproductive, but hear us out.
Prior explained toBeautthat one of those theories has to do with your body temperature.
More and more people are embracing their armpit hair these days, including a lot of celebs.
“Guys feel more manly when they have body hair, right?”
“So what’s the problem with a woman wanting to feel more manly …
I get ingrown hairs.
Six hours after shaving and I’ve got gross, prickly stubble.”
Jacinda Pender agreed,telling the outletthat shaving under the arms is an unnecessary hassle.
Skipping shaving under your arms could make your to-do list just a bit more manageable.
