Personal Hygiene

Personal hygiene - Definition

Personal hygiene may be described as the principle of

maintaining cleanliness and grooming of the external body.

What is Personal Hygiene?

Regular Routine of Personal CareWashing and Grooming of Hair Skin Nails Feet Hand Odour

Hair

Wash your hair at least once a week using soap or mild shampoo.

Oil the scalp, once a week, preferably an hour before hair wash.

Brush hair daily Wash combs and brushes frequently Don’t share combs, brushes etc.

Skin

Wash your face 2 times a day.

Keep oily hair away from your skin

Avoid touching acne except when washing

Don’t squeeze or pick the pimples

Try to avoid touching the face.

Protect yourself from the sun

 Keep hands clean by washing them often

Nails

Keep nails trim but do not cut nails

shorter than skin level.

washing your hands after every meal.

Feet

Wash your feet well at least once a day.

Dry them carefully, especially between the toes.

Change socks daily

Avoid walking barefoot in public areas

Go for a pedicure once in three weeks.

HAND

• Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water

before & after every meal and after visiting the

toilet.

• Rinse well and dry your hands.

• Keep hand sanitizer.

Hand Care

Body Odor

What causes body odor?

Glands under the arms secrete odors Poor hygiene Poor diets or some foods such as onions and

garlic.

Treatments

Make sure to always use a good deodorant.Daily baths or showers using soap and

scrubbing the entire body with a washcloth . Change clothing daily.Maintain a healthy diet.

Mouth odour

What causes Mouth Odour

• Caused by the activity of certain types of oral bacteria

Tongue not cleaned

Food stuck in teeth

Stomach problems

• Brush your teeth, and use mouthwash at least twice a day.

• Toothbrushes should be replaced every few months, and after you are ill.

• Be sure to brush your tongue..• Always carry Mint with you

Menstrual Hygiene

• Some people have the problem of odour during menstruation.

• Cleanliness and change of pad as often as is necessary reduces this problem.

• It is not advisable to use perfumed pads.• using powder in the genital area is not

recommended.