Practices performed by an individual in taking care of his or her own body to look better and feel better.
Why is it important?
It is like lubrication of a machine. If a machine is not taken care of and lubricated well it will soon break down
These includes
– Bathing
– Dental and oral care
– Hair care
– Cleanliness of oneself
– Food care
– cleanliness of one’s environment
Some Causes & Reasons why some people dont practice personal hygiene
– Stress
– Carelessness
– poverty – lack of resources
– Abuse – substance abuse
– Environment
Merits
Effects of personal hygiene
• If we practice hygiene- we maintain good health
• Good hygiene lowers our medical costs
• You will have an attractive look
• IQ increase if you are hygienic
• You feel good and love yourself – Self esteem ( how much you like yourself)
• If you maintain personal hygiene you feel people care for you
• Social opportunities open because you are likeable and the opposite is true. You may miss social opportunities because people will avoid you.
• Bathing
During the day, the body sweat our skin get in contact with bacteria that causes body odor
• Sweat is accumulated in the armpit and if its not a shaved armpit it becomes a disaster. The hairs keep on accumulating the bacteria and sometimes bathing is hurriedly done . Shaving is highly recommended and use of Aloe vera roll ( Aloe Ever Shield) on which is very good to kill bacteria but allows your body to perspire.
• When we bath we remove dead skin cells and bacteria so you feel fresh as you retire for the day. You are guranteed of a peaceful sleep.
Aloe Avocado Soap, Aloe Liquid Soap help you cleanse your skin removing dirty and killing bacteria ( Aloe vera is anti-bacterial)
• Dental and oral care
• Clean teeth will give you a healthy smile and confidence as you go up and about your business
• Bad breadth chase people away from you. Sometimes you may not notice you have it . Causes may include bad digestion , going to bed without cleaning your mouth , bleeding gums etc.
• Clean your tongue it also cause bad breath
• Invest in Aloe Bright toothgel that helps to take care of the these problems & also change your toothbrush regularly
• Visit your dentist after every 6 months
Hair care
• Short hair , clean cuts for men, women have variety of hairstyles but emphasis should be made on cleanliness. Weaves !!!
• Invest in your own hair clipper that you take with you to your barber. Dont use a clipper used by povo you have high chances of getting infection through cuts
• Shaving – some people develop serious razor bumps. Identify a suitable method of shaving . Invest in Aloe after shave ( Gentleman’s Pride) that help deal with those pimples and razor bumps
• Invest in Aloe shampoo and Conditioner to take care of dandruff and itchy scalp
Cleanliness of oneself
• Cleanliness is next to Godliness
• Have a hand sanitizer for your hands. Hands are the dirtiest part of the body and comes in contact with lots of bacteria you get from door handles etc especially in this covid 19 Pandemic
• Food care
Eat fresh food , protect food items from pests, fruits . Vegetables & fruits must be throughly cleaned
Cleanliness of one’s environment
• Clean and well ventilated environment
• Taking care of oneself and your environment is of paramount importance , take charge of it because if you dont no one can do it for you.
• Be a good steward of yourself and strive to look and feel better . Always wear a smile on your face.
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