Many received ideas surround the theme of personal hygiene. In absolute fear of dirt, we tend, for example, to wash ourselves more than recommended and, on the contrary, neglect actions that should be carried out regularly. The UK site Business Insider has collected information from associations and health professionals to establish a clear list of reflexes that everyone should adopt to have optimal hygiene.
We start with the shower:concerning the hair, it should not be washed every day but rather once or twice a week. As for the body, a shower every two or three days is sufficient (more often, of course, for great athletes), in the morning or in the evening depending on the desired effects. The brushing of the teeth must be done at least twice a day, the main thing being not to skip the operation before going to sleep because a smaller quantity of saliva is produced during sleep, which favors the appearance of cavities. Mouthwash containing fluoride compounds helps fight cavities but is optional and should not be used immediately after brushing your teeth.
Also in the area of oral health, dental floss. The American Dental Association recommends using it at least once a day, however its effectiveness has never really been proven. How often should you change your razors? Good question, which we have all asked ourselves at one time or another. This of course depends on the quality of the razor, but you should get rid of it when it starts to catch on the skin (or slide more difficultly). To keep it sharp longer, rinse it with hot water after use and let it air dry to prevent rust.
Let's move on to the nails:generally speaking, they should be cut once every week or every 2 weeks (depending on the length desired). Care is taken not to leave a notched corner which, once "hooked", could tear the nail. Finally, and this is probably the most surprising information, we prefer to apply our antiperspirant/deodorant... before going to bed. The product thus “blocks” the sweat ducts before they release sweat in the morning, and the 24 hours of protection guaranteed by most brands do not require reapplying the next day. You know everything… We change our little habits as soon as possible!
