Personal Care

Personal care or personal hygiene refers to the practice of maintaining cleanliness and grooming of the external body. It involves a daily regimen that is conducted to promote and maintain personal health and wellbeing, and to prevent the spread of disease and infection.

Overview

Personal care includes a wide range of practices that individuals perform towards their bodies to keep them clean, healthy, and well-groomed. These practices vary widely among cultures and individuals, and can include bathing, oral hygiene, hair care, nail care, skin care, and deodorant use.

Importance

Personal care is important for maintaining physical health, preventing diseases, and maintaining a pleasant appearance. It also has significant psychological and social benefits, as it can improve self-esteem and social acceptance.

Practices

Bathing

Bathing is the washing of the body with a liquid, usually water or an aqueous solution. It is a major part of personal care and is performed to remove dirt, sweat, and odor from the skin.

Oral hygiene

Oral hygiene is the practice of keeping the mouth clean in order to prevent dental diseases such as cavities, gingivitis, and bad breath.

Hair care

Hair care involves the hygiene and cosmetology of hair on the human head. It can involve hair washing, hair cutting, hair styling, and hair coloring.

Nail care

Nail care involves the proper grooming of the nails, which includes regular trimming and cleaning.

Skin care

Skin care is the range of practices that support skin integrity, enhance its appearance, and relieve skin conditions.

Deodorant use

Deodorants are substances applied to the body to prevent body odor caused by the bacterial breakdown of perspiration in armpits, feet, and other areas of the body.

See also

• Health
• Hygiene
• Grooming

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