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How to Create a Personal Hygiene Routine
Personal hygiene is the practice of caring for one’s body. This practice includes bathing, washing one’s hands, brushing one’s teeth, and more. Personal hygiene practices can help you and the people around you prevent illness by reducing the number of germs present on your body. They can also help you feel good about your appearance.
Types of personal hygiene
Personal hygiene can mean different things to different people. Practices may also vary based on someone’s:
. Upbringing
. Comfort level
. Cultural practices
. Religious beliefs
. Access to things like personal hygiene products and clean water
. Physical and mental health conditions, which may require additional precautions and hygiene practices, or make certain practices difficult without assistance.
The following main categories are a helpful place to start for building good hygiene habits:
Hand washing hygiene
Germs on your hands can easily enter your body through your mouth, nose, eyes, or ears. To wash your hands, scrub them with soap for 20 to 30 seconds, and be sure to clean between your fingers, on the back of your hands, and your nails. Rinse them warm water, and dry with a clean towel. Washing your hands frequently can help prevent or reduce the spread of infection.
