Proper personal hygiene means taking care of every aspect of
your body, from keeping it clean to looking your best. Basic hygiene should be
taught to children at an early age to help establish good habits. Parents can
reinforce good hygienic behavior by creating routines and being good role
models. Personal hygiene practices include bathing, washing your hands, keeping
your hair clean and brushing your teeth. Your personal, social and professional
worlds are all affected by hygiene
1. Shower
Shower or bathe every day. Bacteria feed on the
sweat and skin cells that accumulate on your body throughout the day – that’s
what causes body odor. Shower or bathe every day and use a mild soap to wash
off the day’s dirt. Especially
wash and carefully dry your feet, face, hands, armpits, and bottom.
2. Shampoo
Shampoo and condition your hair.Shampoo your hair 2-3 times a week. Washing your hair too often removes the natural oil and can make your hair dry.Choose shampoo and conditioner that’s right for you – whether your hair is dry, oily, frizzy, straight, or curly, there are many products that you can try.
Wet your hair with warm water. Pour a quarter-size amount of
shampoo into your palm and massage it (not too hard) into your scalp and down
to the tips of your hair. Wash the shampoo out then apply conditioner, using
more for dry hair and less for oily hair. Let it sit in your hair for a few
minutes while you clean your body, then rinse it out well.
If your hair gets oily near your scalp after a day or two,
wash your hair daily or every other day using a mild shampoo. Use conditioner
only on the tips of your hair, not on your scalp. Use “non-greasy” or
“oil-free” styling products.
3. wash face
Use warm water and a gentle, non-abrasive cleanser to wash your face in the morning and before bed. Use just your fingertips to massage the cleanser onto your skin – using a washcloth or sponge can be irritating. Don’t scrub your skin hard. Rinse with warm water, and pat (don’t rub) your skin dry with a clean towel.
Use warm water and a gentle, non-abrasive cleanser to wash your face in the morning and before bed. Use just your fingertips to massage the cleanser onto your skin – using a washcloth or sponge can be irritating. Don’t scrub your skin hard. Rinse with warm water, and pat (don’t rub) your skin dry with a clean towel.
Avoid products that exfoliate your skin or contain alcohol.
Don’t use regular soap. These products are too harsh for your face.
If your skin is flaky, itchy, or dry, apply a dime-size
amount of face moisturizer. If your skin feels irritated a lot or gets oily
easily, use products for sensitive skin.
Also, wash your face after working out or sweating.
4. Wear clean clothes.
You don’t necessarily have to wash your clothes every time you wear them, but always wear clothes without stains, wrinkles, and smells on them. If you get your clothes dirty or sweat in them, wash them before wearing them again. Wear fresh underwear and a fresh bra every day.
Change your bed sheets every week, or more often if you
sweat a lot during the night. Change your pillowcases weekly or every 2-3 days if
you have oily skin.
6. Mini-hygiene kit
Carry small products around with you.Make a mini-hygiene kit
to keep in your purse or backpack. Bring a packet of breath mints, gum, or a
small bottle of mouthwash for after meals. Pack a small travel mirror, hand
sanitizer, deodorant, a pack of Kleenex, and a small comb for everyday use.
7. good illness hygiene
Have good illness hygiene. If you’re sick, it’s
important to practice good hygiene to protect others. Cover your mouth when you
cough or sneeze. Wash your hands a lot, especially after coughing or sneezing.
If you’re vomiting or have a fever, stay home and away from others.
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8. use deodorant
It’s normal to have body odor, especially under your arms. Your armpits naturally sweat more once you go through puberty, and underarm hair can trap sweat and bacteria.Wear deodorant every day to feel and smell fresh. There are lots of different kinds of deodorant – roll-on, spray, stick, and those with or without antiperspirant (decreases sweating as well as covers odor). Some are perfumed and others are unscented. It’s up to you which kind to choose.
Different deodorants are marketed towards men and women, but
really the only thing that’s different is how they smell.
9. Shave
Shave, if you want to. Whether or not you want to shave underarms, and private area is completely up to
you. Long hair in your armpits and groin might trap moisture and odors, but
showering regularly and keeping the area clean and dry should solve that. If
you do shave, do it safely and hygienically:
Use clean, new, sharp razor blades and plenty of shaving
cream or gel (not just regular soap). Never dry shave!
Take your time and go slowly. Ask your mom, aunt, or older
sister for help or advice.
Do not shave your face. Pluck stray hairs or tweezers or try
a bleach, cream, or wax that is formulated for facial hair. If you have lots of
facial hair, see your doctor and ask about electrolysis or laser hair removal
to get rid of it for good.
Use a non-greasy moisturizing lotion after you shave to keep
your skin from drying out. Never use men’s aftershave – it stings!
Manage your pubic hair. Shaving your pubic hair might
make the skin in that area itchy, irritated, or prone to ingrown hairs and
folliculitis (infection of the hair follicle). Remember
that it’s only up to you how you want to groom down there. You can shave your
“bikini area” on your inner thighs and leave pubic hair natural, keep your
pubic hair (carefully) trimmed with scissors, or stay completely natural. Just
be sure to wash well in the shower. If you do decide to shave, follow these
guidelines:
Use clean scissors to trim long hair first to make shaving
easier (do this over the toilet so you don’t make a mess). Make sure no one
else uses those scissors!
Soak in a hot bath or shower for a few minutes to soften the
hair and skin.
Use a safety-razor (no straight blades or disposables),
preferably with moisture strips.
Pull the skin tight and smooth, and shave in the direction
of hair growth – be gentle, don’t apply much pressure.
Rinse off with warm water, pat the area dry, and use baby
oil, aloe, or a non-perfumed moisturizer on your skin.
8. good dental hygiene.
Brush your teeth, floss, and use mouthwash at least twice a day – after breakfast and before bed. This decreases tooth decay, gum disease, and bad breath. Try to use toothpaste or mouthwash with fluoride.If you have braces or aligners, you may want to brush after every meal.
Brush your teeth, floss, and use mouthwash at least twice a day – after breakfast and before bed. This decreases tooth decay, gum disease, and bad breath. Try to use toothpaste or mouthwash with fluoride.If you have braces or aligners, you may want to brush after every meal.
Gently use your toothbrush to brush your tongue, too.
Get a new toothbrush every 3 months, or
after you’re sick with something contagious like strep throat.
See your dentist about twice a year for
checkups and cleanings.
9. keep contact lenses clean
If you
wear contact lenses, it’s important to keep them as clean as possible to
prevent eye infections. Don’t just rinse them with tap water and reuse them, or
reuse the same contact solution day after day – this is setting you up to put
bacteria in your eye! Rinse your contacts well every time you take them out,
clean your contact case thoroughly, and use fresh contact solution. Be sure to
replace your contact case regularly, about every 3 months.
10. maintain a healthy feet
It’s normal for your feet and shoes to start to smell, but you should try to keep this under control. Make sure your feet are dry before putting on socks and shoes. Alternate which shoes you wear, and let your shoes air out overnight somewhere ventilated (not the bottom of your closet). Wear socks with closed-toed shoes, and choose cotton socks instead of synthetic fibers.
If you have red, itchy, or scaly patches between your toes
or on your feet, you might have Athlete’s foot. Avoid this by wearing
flip-flops in school and locker room showers instead of going barefoot. If you
need to, use an over-the-counter foot powder, or see your doctor for help.
11.Don’t overdo makeup.
If you feel self-conscious about your skin you might be tempted to go heavy on your makeup. However, wearing too much makeup can make your skin dry or oily and cause breakouts. Only apply light layers of foundation and use makeup minimally for a natural, healthy look.
- There are techniques you can use to hide acne with makeup.
Keep your finger and toenails trimmed and free of jagged edges. Clean underneath your nails when you wash your hands (and feet), and use an under nail scraper to get dirt out from under your nails if you need to.[44] Use sharp clippers or small manicure scissors to cut straight across your nail, and round out the corners in a gentle curve with a nail file. Use hand lotion on your nails and cuticles.[45]
- Don’t bite your nails or pull off hangnails. This can cause an infection and look messy. Use clean nail clippers, instead.[46]
- Paint your nails if you want to! Or just apply a protective layer of nail hardener or top-coat for some shine.[47] Only use acetone-free nail polish remover.[48]
13.Wear some nice perfume, but not too much.
If you want to wear perfume or body spray, go for it! Just avoid wearing too much. This can be overpowering and unpleasant to some people. Spray your perfume two to three times in front of you and then walk through it – this will give you a nice smell without being overpowering.
If you want to wear perfume or body spray, go for it! Just avoid wearing too much. This can be overpowering and unpleasant to some people. Spray your perfume two to three times in front of you and then walk through it – this will give you a nice smell without being overpowering.
- Do not dunk your hairbrush in perfume or spray perfume directly onto your hair. This can dry your hair out.
- Remember, wearing perfume does not take the place of taking a bath or shower every day.
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