Personal hygiene should be among the top priorities of any man. Creating a solid hygiene routine and sticking to it is key to your image and style. It has also been linked to an increase in self-esteem.
It should be borne in mind that the consequences of poor personal hygiene go beyond a bad smell or the simple impression of untidiness, which can cause truly serious health problems.
Personal hygiene habits
Personal hygiene consists of doing everything necessary to keep the body clean and protected against all kinds of germs. If you shower every day, keep your teeth clean and wash your hands often, you have good personal hygiene.
Let's dive into basic hygiene habits, explaining their purpose and providing some tips that can help you improve them:
Get a shower
The shower is usually the first personal hygiene action of the day. Applying soap and water all over the body is the best remedy against dirt, dead skin and perspiration. It's also a great way to start the day, but timing depends on personal preference.
Showering every day also helps prevent problems like 'athlete's foot'. Drying your feet well and putting a pair of flip-flops in your gym bag are other precautions worth taking into account.
Wash hair and beard
While the body must be washed every day, the hair is usually sufficient with a few times a week. If you have a beard, you also need to wash it periodically using a beard shampoo. Each person has a type of hair, so It is up to you to decide how often you wash your hair and beard so that they are always kept clean.
Besides washing your beard, you should make sure that the different instruments you use to shave and trim your facial hair are also very clean.
Products to keep your beard clean and neat
Take a look at the article: Beard products. There you will find what products are necessary to get the best version of your beard (from shampoo to conditioner, through beard and mustache scissors) and how to use them correctly.
Handwashing
It is essential to wash your hands with soap and water as often as necessary to keep germs at bay. In relation to food, you have to make sure you always have them very clean. Consequently, you should wash your hands before eating or handling food.
Handling food with clean hands is important, but it is not the only thing. There are hundreds of other situations in daily life that require you to wash your hands immediately, such as after handling garbage or money.
What if there is no bathroom nearby? When it is not possible to wash your hands in the traditional way, you can turn to alternatives such as antiseptic hand gels. Always carrying one of these products with you is an excellent idea for your personal hygiene.
Clean and trim nails
Dirty or long nails not only make a catastrophic first impression, they also accumulate germs that can pass to other parts of the body. With the help of a nail clipper, cut the fingernails and toenails. Always keep them short.
If there is dirt on the nails, use a nail brush under the tap until no trace remains. Carry out these actions as often as necessary to always keep them short and clean. Avoid biting them at all costs.
How to keep nails presentable
Take a look at the article: How to file nails. There you will find the correct way to cut and file your nails, as well as to keep cuticles at bay without causing damage.
Brushing teeth
We know that oral hygiene is highly important for personal image. Teeth say a lot about a person, so make sure you have a clean, white smile. And there is only one way to do this: brush and floss. It is also advised to go to the dentist once a year.
But brushing your teeth at least twice a day (one of them mandatory before going to bed and reaching two minutes each time) is above all a question of health. Like all personal hygiene habits, this one will help you prevent diseases, specifically tooth decay and gum disease, which can lead to tooth loss and other unpleasant consequences (some of them surprisingly dangerous to health).
During brushing it is necessary to make sure to pass the brush both on the outside of the tooth and on the inside. Y don't just brush your teeth: brush your tongue to finish removing all bacteria. Lastly, make sure to brand new brush (one of the key personal hygiene tools) every three months or so.