There are some preventative things we can do every day to keep us looking and smelling fresh.  When we look clean, we not only feel better, but those around us will not be distracted from our sparkling personalities by body odor, bad breath, or three-day-old jelly on our faces.

Daily hygiene habits

• Shower or bathe regularly.  People don’t notice when they exude an odor.  I have especially found this true with those who smoke.  They can’t smell the smoke, but those around them can.
• Deodorant can also help prevent body odor.  It is not a substitute for the shower because it doesn’t work too well when body odor is already present.  Put it on after a shower, before there is a body odor problem.
• Change clothing, especially undergarments, daily.
• Brush your teeth twice a day.  It also helps to clean your tongue by brushing it too.  Don’t forget to floss.
• Keep fingernails and toenails trimmed and looking nice and clean. If you wear nail polish, remove it once it starts chipping.
• Wash your hands before eating and after using the restroom.  This prevents the spread of germs and viruses that can cause illness.
• Keep clothing, shoes, socks, backpacks, purses, belts, etc. in good condition, clean and free of rips.