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Good hygiene will make you more beautiful and feel better. You may not know where to start, or you may need help coping with the changes that are happening in your body. But don't worry, many other girls are just like you! Practicing good hygiene is simply about keeping your body clean, maintaining good daily routines and hygienic beauty habits.

Steps

Method 1 of 4: Keep your body clean

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   Bathe daily or every other day. The bacteria live off sweat and the skin cells build up on the body - that's what causes bad smells. You need to shower every day and use mild soap to wash off dirt throughout the day. Special attention is paid to washing and carefully drying the feet, face, hands, armpits and buttocks.
   • In addition to daily baths, you also need to shower after exercise or sweat to keep your skin clean.
   • It doesn't matter whether you shower in the morning or in the evening; Bath time is up to you.
   • Do not use soap to clean your genitals; Soap will disturb the natural chemical balance of the body. Wash the inner thighs and around the vulva with mild soap, but use only warm water to wash the outside and inside of the vulva (the outer part of the vagina). The vagina is very self-cleaning with natural secretions (clear secretions from the vagina).
   • Deodorants and perfumes are not a substitute for daily bathing.

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   Wash your hair and condition your hair with conditioner. Wash your hair 2-3 times a week. If you wash your hair too often, the natural oils in your hair are lost and the hair can dry out. Choose the right shampoo and conditioner - whether your hair is dry, ruffled, straight or curly there are a variety of hair products you can try.
   • Wet your hair with warm water. Pour a small amount of shampoo into the palm of your hand and rub it over the scalp (don't rub too hard) and down to the ends. Rinse off the shampoo, then conditioner, using more conditioner for dry hair and less on oily hair. Leave conditioner on for a few minutes while showering, then rinse thoroughly.
   • If your hair has a greasy shine close to your scalp after a day or two, wash your hair every day or every two days with a mild shampoo. Use conditioner only on the ends of hair, not on the scalp. Use hair styling products that are neither greasy nor oil-free.

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   Wash your face twice a day. Use warm water and a gentle, non-abrasive cleanser to wash your face morning and night before bed. Use your fingertips only to rub the cleanser on your skin, as a washcloth or sponge can cause irritation. Do not scrub too hard. Rinse with warm water and pat dry with a clean towel (do not rub).
   • Avoid skin peeling or alcohol-containing products. Do not use regular soap. These products are too strong for the skin of the face.
   • If your skin is flaky, itchy, or dry, apply a facial moisturizer with a smaller amount of cream than a coin. If your skin is irritated or greasy easily, you should use products for sensitive skin.
   • You also need to wash your face after exercising or sweating.

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   Wear clean clothes. You don't have to wash your clothes after each use, but the clothes you wear should be free of stains, wrinkles, and smells. If your clothes are stained or sweaty, wash them before you put them on again. Wear clean underwear and change every day. Change socks as needed for comfort and odor. You may need to change socks several times a day, but sometimes less if you only wear socks for a few hours indoors and do not wear shoes.
   • Change sheets weekly or more often if you sweat a lot at night. Change your pillowcase weekly or every 2 to 3 days if your skin is oily.

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   Wash your hands often. You should wash your hands often throughout the day, but especially after using the bathroom, after sneezing or coughing, before touching food and after touching objects that have been touched by many others (e.g. While holding money - imagine how many people touched the money!)
   • Wet your hands with warm water, then soap your hands for at least 20 seconds - make sure to wash your wrists, between your fingers and under your fingernails. Rinse the soap, dry your hands with a paper towel, and hold the paper towel to turn off the faucet

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   Bring small cleaning products with you. Keep the cleaning kit in a bag or backpack. Bring a pack of mouth mints, gum, or a small bottle of mouthwash to use after eating. Pocket a small mirror, hand sanitizer, deodorant, a packet of tissue, and a small comb for everyday use.

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   Keep good hygiene when you are sick. If you get sick, it is important to maintain good hygiene to protect others. Cover your cough or sneeze. Wash your hands often, especially after coughing or sneezing. If you have vomiting or fever, stay home and stay away from others.

Method 2 of 4: Look after the look

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   Use a deodorant every day. Smelly body is also common, especially the underarms. The underarms sweat more when you're going through puberty, and armpit hair can be where sweat and bacteria build up. Use deodorants every day to keep your body smelling and comfortable. This product comes in several forms - roller, spray, bar, products that may or may not contain ingredients that help reduce perspiration and odor. Some products are fragrant, others are odorless. Choose whichever type is up to you.
   • Different deodorants are often advertised exclusively for men or women, but they really differ only in scent.

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   Shave if desired. Whether or not to shave legs, armpit hair and genitals is entirely up to you. Elongated underarm hair and pubic hair can hold moisture and odors, but regular bathing, keeping them clean and dry will solve the problem. If you want to shave, you need to ensure safety and hygiene:
   • Use a new, clean razor blade and shaving cream or gel (do not use regular soap). Never dry shave!
   • Take it slowly and slowly. Ask your mother, aunt or sister for help or seek their advice.
   • Do not shave your face. Use tweezers to pull out the loose hair or try using a bleach, cream or wax specifically used to remove facial hair. If you have a lot of hair on your face, you should see your doctor for permanent hair removal by electrolysis or laser.
   • Use a non-greasy, non-greasy moisturizer after shaving to keep your skin from drying out. Never use a men's post-shave cream - it will burn!

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   Trim your genitals. Shaving the genital area can cause the skin to itch, irritate, or cause ingrown hairs or folliculitis. Remember, it's up to you how you trim your genitals. You can shave the “bikini area” on the inside of your thighs without touching the pubic hair, use the pubic hair scissors (be careful), or leave everything completely natural. However, make sure to rinse the area under the shower. If you do decide to shave your genitals, follow these guidelines:
   • Use clean scissors to prune the long hairs first to make it easier to shave (do this in the bathroom to avoid clutter). Make sure no one else is using that scissors!
   • Soak in a hot bath or shower for a few minutes to soften hair and skin.
   • Use a safety razor (not a straight blade or disposable), preferably one with a lubricated groove.
   • Pull the skin tight and flat, shave in the direction of the hair growth - remember to be gentle, not press hard.
   • Rinse off with warm water, pat dry and apply baby oil, aloe vera or a fragrance-free moisturizer.
   • Read Pubic Hair Removal, Vaginal Shaving, Pubic Hair Treatment, or Vaginal Hair Care for specific instructions.

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   Keep oral hygiene. Brush your teeth, floss, and rinse your mouth at least twice a day - after breakfast and before bed. This helps to reduce the risk of tooth decay, gum disease and bad breath. Try to use fluoride toothpaste or mouthwash. If you wear braces or braces, you should brush your teeth after every meal.
   • Use a toothbrush to brush your tongue as well.
   • Change your toothbrush every 3 months or after having an infection, such as strep throat.
   • Visit your teeth twice a year to check and clean your teeth.

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   Clean the fixers or braces thoroughly. Yeast and bacteria can lodge in utensils or tool containers if you do not have good hygiene. Clean the toolbox each time you brush your teeth and disinfect once a week.
   • With a tooth fixer, pour some denture soak like Efferdent or Polident into a cup of warm water to soak it. Wash thoroughly before using again.

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   Keep contact lenses clean. If you wear contact lenses, it is important to keep them as clean as possible to prevent eye inflammation. Don't just rinse with tap water and reapply or reuse the lens cleaner day after day - this will let bacteria get into your eyes! Wash contact lenses thoroughly each time they take them out, rinse the entire lens holder and use a new cleaning solution. Remember to replace contact lenses every 3 months.

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   Keep your feet clean. It is normal for your feet and shoes to start to smell, but try to stay in control. Make sure your feet are dry before putting on socks and shoes. Take turns wearing different shoes, and keep shoes in a well ventilated place at night (not on the bottom of the closet). Wear socks with closed-toed shoes and choose cotton socks over synthetic fibers.
   • If you have red, itchy, or peeling patches of skin between your toes or on your feet, you may have a fungal foot infection. You can avoid this by wearing flip flops in the school shower or changing room instead of barefoot. If you need to, use an over-the-counter pharmacy foot deodorant or see your doctor for help.

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   Do not share personal items. Sharing is precious, but not things like toothbrushes, razors or combs. Don't lend your personal belongings to others, and don't use them from others. Also, use separate towels and face towels.

Method 3 of 4: Keep menstrual hygiene

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   Change tampons often. On average, you should change 3-6 tampons or tampons a day (vaginal tampons). When your period is heavy (the first few days of your period) and at night, use a longer, thicker, winged bandage (side shield) to prevent spills. Change tampons or tampons every 4-8 hours, depending on how much or how little your period is. Never leave a tampon for more than 8 hours unchanged due to the risk of toxic shock syndrome.
   • Don't be ashamed if you accidentally let your period get on your underwear or sheets. Almost every woman has this problem at times. Remove dirt from fabric with cold water and wash immediately.
   • During your period, you should wear dark underwear and clothing. Thus, if there is a wire to the clothes, no one will see. If the problem is at school or a public place, tie your sweater around your waist to cover it until you get home.
   • The tampons can help if you enjoy swimming, playing sports or being active. Tampons with pushers are easier to use than pushers. If you are still having trouble using a tampon, try applying vaginal lubricant to the tip of the tampon before applying. Do not use Vaseline cream due to the risk of infection.
   • You can also try other alternatives like “menstrual” cups or THINX sanitary pads instead.

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   Bathe often. Bathing during your period is not only harmless, but also very important. Bathing feels clean, and warm water can help relieve menstrual cramps. Bathe as usual and wash your genital area with warm water. When washing is finished, use a dark colored towel or paper towel first to prevent it from getting dirty, then use a new tampon, tampon or menstrual cup before dressing.
   • You can remove your tampon and menstrual cup before you shower, but you don't have to. Of course, you have to take off your underwear and throw your tampons away first.
   • If you have heavy periods, you may need to avoid tub baths. Water flowing from the shower will wash away blood better than water from a bath.
   • Clean up everything in the bathroom when you're done - don't bother who comes into the bathroom after you.

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   Keep track of your menstrual cycles. The best way to avoid spotting your underwear or embarrassing you without a tampon at the right time is to guess when you're going to have your period. There are many websites and apps out there that can help, like the WebMDs Ovulation Calculator. You can also use a cycle journal or calendar. Record the first day of your period and follow up for several months.
   • The average menstrual cycle is 28 days, but this number can vary significantly. Count from the first day of your period this month to the first day of your period next month. If you take an average of three months, you will know how many days your menstrual cycle is. For example, if the number of days counted in the first month is 29 days, the next month is 30 days, and the third month is 28 days, add up and divide by 3 - the 29 days will be the average menstrual cycle. your. However, keep in mind that the menstrual cycle during puberty can fluctuate significantly, from 21-45 days.
   • If you have irregular periods, talk to your parents or your doctor for advice and treatment.

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   Help me. If you are unsure of how to use a tampon, need help with buying hygiene products, have questions or concerns about your period, ask an older family member. Remember that your mom, aunt, and sister have been through those too! You can also ask your doctor if this makes you more comfortable.

Method 4 of 4: Keeping hygienic beauty habits

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   Treatment of acne. If you have acne, use mild, alcohol-free, abrasive-free acne medication. Do not scrub your face vigorously, as this will strip the skin of natural oils and can cause dry, flaky, or even acne-prone skin. Try to treat acne with natural remedies, or consult with your doctor about products you can use.
   • Ask your family doctor to refer a dermatologist if the acne does not go away within 4-8 weeks of using over-the-counter medications, or if pain is felt. There are several medicines you can use, but some of them have many side effects, such as Accutane.
   • Never use your nails to scratch or pick up pimples. The act of squeezing, squeezing, or picking at the pimple can cause infection and scarring.

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   Do not wear heavy makeup. When you feel insecure about your skin, you may want heavy makeup to cover it up. However, a thick layer of cosmetic on your face can make your skin dry or oily and cause breakouts. You should only apply a thin layer of foundation and light makeup for a natural and healthy look.
   • You can use makeup techniques to cover up pimples.

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   Nail care. Cut fingernails and toenails neatly, so as not to fray. Clean under fingernails when washing hands (and feet), use a nail tool to remove soil under fingernails if necessary. Use a sharp nail clipper or small nail scissors to cut straight lines across the nail, then file the nail file into slight curves at the corners of the nail. Use a hand lotion to apply to the nails and cuticles around the nails.
   • Do not bite your nails or pull on scratched nails. This action can cause an infection and cause the nail to become dirty. Use a clean nail clipper to cut instead of biting your nails.
   • Nail polish if you like! Or you may just need a coat of nail polish or polish for a shiny nail polish. Use only acetone-free paint remover.

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   Apply a little perfume, but not too much. If you prefer to use perfumes or body sprays then go for it! Just remember not to anoint too much. The scent of perfume when sprayed too much can be too strong and unpleasant for some people.Spray the perfume two or three times into the space in front of you and step in - this will give you a faint scent without being too strong.
   • Do not dip your hair brush or spray perfume straight into your hair. Perfumes can dry out hair.
   • Remember that wearing perfume is not a substitute for daily bathing.

Advice

• Not everyone is the same, so the steps above may not work particularly well for you. You can create a hygiene routine that suits you and makes you feel good about yourself!
• Stay healthy and in shape for your best look and comfort. Eat healthy, drink plenty of fluids, and exercise regularly.
• Do not wash the inside of your genital area with soap. Do not use scented soaps or body wash to wash the area. Do not spray perfume on your underwear. This could be harmful!
• Change your sheets often, as they can build up bad odor-causing bacteria.

Warning

• As you get older and near puberty, you may begin to notice some clear or ivory-white mucus in your underwear. This is normal and nothing to worry about! However, see your doctor if the discharge is greenish, has a fishy smell, or looks like cottage cheese.