Personal Hygiene
By Cathy Chang
Outline
 Starting
Questions
 Definition
 Examples of personal hygiene
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Hair
Body Odor
Teeth
 Further
Discussion
Starting Questions
 What
do you think personal hygiene
means?
 Do you think it plays an important role in
your life? Why or why not?
 What kind of things do you do in order to
maintain your personal hygiene?
Definition
 Personal
hygiene may be described as the
principle of maintaining cleanliness and
grooming of the external body.
 Failure to keep up a standard of hygiene
can have many implications. Not only is
there an increased risk of getting an
infection or illness, but there are many
social and psychological aspects that can
be affected.
(Source)
Hair: Question
 When
you see someone with really
oily/greasy or flaky hair, what is your first
response?
(Source)
Hair
 Each
strand of hair has its own sebaceous
(oil) gland, which keeps the hair shiny and
waterproof. The release of oil is caused by
hormones that are the same as the ones
that causes acne.
 Washing your hair every day or every
other day can help control oily hair.
 Don't scrub or rub too hard — this doesn't
get rid of oil any better and can irritate
your scalp or damage your hair.
Body Odor: Questions

Do you have a body odor?
 What kind of things do you do to prevent body
odors? Or think that people should do?
 In what situation do you feel that people’s body
odor become unbearable?
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Give some examples.
Do people from different cultures treat body
odors differently?
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Body Odor (I)
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Perspiration, or sweat, comes from sweat glands.
Due to puberty, these glands not only become
more active than before, but at the same time,
they also begin to secrete different chemicals
into the sweat that has a stronger smelling odor.
 Some places on the body that contribute to this
odor is from the armpits, the feet, and the
private places.
 The best way to keep clean is to bathe or
shower every day, because this will help wash
away any bacteria that contribute to the smells.
Body Odor (II)
 Some
methods to prevent a strong body
odor:
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Deodorants get rid of the odor of sweat by
covering it up, and antiperspirants actually
stop or dry up perspiration.
Daily baths or showers and wearing clean
clothes can also help “lower” body odor.
Perfume
Teeth: Questions
 What
are some ways to keep your teeth
clean?
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Why is it important?
 What
is your impression of people with
bad teeth?
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Crooked teeth, teeth with cavities, nicotinestained teeth, etc.
(Source)
Teeth: Brushing
 Brushing
and flossing properly, along with
regular dental checkups, can help prevent
tooth decay and gum disease.
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To prevent cavities, you need to remove
plaque, the transparent layer of bacteria that
coats the teeth.
Brushing also stimulates the gums, which
helps to keep them healthy and prevent gum
disease.
Teeth: Bad Breath
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Bad breath is caused by odor-producing bacteria that
grow in the mouth. When a person doesn’t brush and
floss regularly, bacteria accumulate on the bits of food
left in the mouth and between the teeth. The sulfur
compounds released by these bacteria make your breath
smell.
Certain foods, especially ones like garlic and onions that
contain pungent oils, can contribute to bad breath
because the oils are carried to your lungs and out
through your mouth. Smoking is also a major cause of
bad breath.
If you brush and floss properly and visit your dentist for
regular cleanings, but your bad breath persists, you may
have a medical problem like sinusitis or gum disease.
(Source)
Teeth: Bad Breath Myths
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Myth #1 - Mouthwash will make bad breath go away.
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Myth #2 - As long as you brush your teeth, you shouldn't
have bad breath.
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Mouthwash only gets rid of bad breath temporarily.
To sufficiently clean all the surfaces of your teeth, a person
should brush for at least 2 minutes and at least twice a day.
Brushing the tongue is important too because the bacteria loves
to hang out there. Also, flossing helps remove harmful plaque
and food particles that become stuck between the teeth and
gums.
Myth #3 - If you breathe into your hand, you'll know
when you have bad breath.
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When you breathe, you don't use your throat the same way you
do when you talk. When you talk, you tend to bring out the odors
from the back of your mouth where bad breath originates.
Further Discussion
 Are
there any more methods of taking care
of your personal hygiene?
Work Cited
TeensHealth. 2008. Nemours Foundation.
29 Sept. 2008
<http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/>.