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• Hygiene

  The things that you do to keep yourself and your surroundings clean in order to maintain good health
• Personal hygiene

  Keeping the body clean which helps prevent the spread of germs
• Hygiene is from the Greek word "hygies" which means healthy
• Reasons why personal hygiene should be maintained

  • Personal reasons
  • Social reasons
  • Health reasons
  • Psychological issues or lifestyle
• Personal reasons

  Keeping a good body image boosts self-esteem, and those suffering from depression often neglect personal hygiene
• Social reasons

  Projecting a positive body image is a reflection of one's personality, to create an impression of a positive body image, be sure to keep the body clean and well-presented always
• Health reasons

  When hygiene is taken for granted, this can lead to poor health such as the spread of corona virus, this simple action of handwashing can prevent the development of illness and disorders
• Psychological issues or lifestyle

  To gain extra confidence especially in social situations, an individual, either a boy or a girl, must present himself/herself well groomed and tidy, successful people are very particular in maintaining proper hygiene and are well-respected
• Hair

  Man's "crowning glory"
• Hair


  • Made of dead cells
  • Brings oil to the surface of the skin
  • Traps layer of air next to scalp to warm the body
• Caring for the hair should be done every day
• Hair care tips


  1. Wash hair regularly

  2. Avoid scrubbing or rubbing too hard

  3. Massage the scalp gently to remove dead skin cells, dirt, and excess oil

  4. Use clean combs and brushes, wash them everyday

  5. Avoid sharing personal combs or brushes

  6. Brush hair everyday to keep the scalp clean and make the hair shiny
• Split ends and brittle hair

  Caused by use of permanent hair dyes, application of chemical treatments, chlorine, wind, and too much heat
• Dandruff


  Flakes of dead skin cells of the scalp, usually white or grayish, caused by dry skin and accompanied by itching
• Head lice


  Parasitic insects that live on the human scalp and cause itching
• Skin

  • Protects the human body
  • Enables movement and growth without causing harm or damage
  • Provides sensation
  • Enables immunity
  • Enables endocrine function
  • Enables excretion of certain types of human waste materials
• Bad odor


  Condition where "apocrine" liquid is secreted during sweating, caused by poor personal hygiene and eating too much spicy foods
• Acne


  Skin disorder caused by inflammation of the skin glands and hair follicles, formed when oil glands mix with dead cells
• Washing the face


  Wash the face often, preferably two or three times a day, to remove dirt
• Skin care tips


  • Use mild soap when taking a bath or shower
  • Wear clean clothes every day
  • Scrub skin gently
  • Avoid too much stress
  • Eat a healthy and balanced diet every day
• Healthy teeth and gums

  • Enable chewing food thoroughly
  • Enable speaking clearly
  • Give shape and structure to the mouth
• Dental problems


  Halitosis, tooth decay, tartar, and periodontal disease, caused by activity of oral bacteria, unclean tongue, food stuck in teeth, sinus problems, or stomach problems
• Taking care of teeth and gums

  1. Have a daily hygiene routine of brushing for 2-4 minutes and flossing

  2. Brush teeth or rinse mouth with warm water after every meal

  3. Use toothpaste with fluoride

  4. Replace toothbrush every 2-3 months or after illness

  5. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush
• Cleaning the ears


  1. Soften earwax using olive oil, mineral oil, or glycerin

  2. Pour warm water into ear canal, lean head to let oil come out naturally

  3. Use cotton swabs to clean outer portion of ear, not inner ear