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No, that's cool. I use a balaclava also, with or without a beard.
One thing that's sort of odd what happens if I don't wear a balaclava, when it's cold and I'm exerting myself, my speech gets a little slurred. I found this alarming when I first encountered it, and consulted medical professionals, who just shrugged. If I wear a balaclava, keeping my jaw warm, it's not a problem.
I haven't run across anybody else who has this problem, but fortunately, I found the solution.