Personal Hygiene
Mouth Care
Showering and Shaving
Skin and Nails
Overall
100
What hygiene products should you never share? (name 4)
Toothbrush/toothpaste
hairbrush
razor
deodorant
100
How often should you wash your hair?
Every scalp requires moisture to keep healthy, so shampooing at least once a week is essential. However, if you notice that your scalp sweats quickly, you should shampoo your hair frequently, as sweat can allow germs to thrive, causing irritation and hair issues
100
How often should you cut your nails?
How should you cut your nails? Why?
Trim your nails at least 1x every 2 weeks to prevent germs from underneath. When using a nail cutter, make sure it has been properly cleaned and disinfect it before using it.
To get a better and smoother nail trim, soak your nails in warm water first, then trim straight across to avoid ingrown nails.
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100
How do you pop a pimple?
If you have a pimple, using benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, or a pimple patch can help it go away faster. Avoid picking or trying to pop your pimple — this can lead to more inflammation, redness, and scarring.
200
Name three things that cause body odor?
Germs, dirt, oil, and sweat
200
How often should you see the dentist for a check up?
Every 6 months
200
What is a part of the body a lot of people forget to wash?
Feet and in between the toes
200
Name three things you can do to protect sensitive skin.
Use lotion, take warm-cold showers, use hypo-allergenic products
200
Is using hand sanitizer the same as washing your hands? Why?
No. Hand sanitizer helps kill germs and bacteria but it does not protect against viruses like hand washing does.
300
What are three places on your body that can cause body odor?
Hair, armpits, private area, and feet
300
What should you do to clean in-between your teeth? How many times a day?
Floss; 1x a day at night
300
How often should you wash your bath towel?
At least, once a week
300
How can biting your nails affect your health?
Nail biting can affect the health of your nails and skin around them teeth/gum health because it introduces bacteria to your mouth.
300
True or False - clothing does not need to be washed unless it is visibly dirty. Why?
False - clothes collects sweat, oils, and bacteria which cause odor
400
What does hygiene affect?
Mental, emotional, and or social health. Hygiene can keep you healthy and make you feel really good about yourself. This is noticed by friends and future employers.
400
What are 3 reasons for brushing your teeth?
Remove food, cleans and massages your gums, eliminated plaque (build-up), freshens breath
400
What does shaving have to do with body odor?
Bacteria can cling to and grow on hair causing odor.
400
How do you take care of your intimate areas for proper hygiene?
Your intimate areas are the most delicate, so use a light non-scented soap that is genital friendly, or simply wash with water. Always wipe from front to back after using the loo
500
What is the difference between antiperspirant and deodorant?
Antiperspirant dries up sweat and clogs pores. Deodorant kills odor causing bacteria.
500
How often should you replace your toothbrush?
Every three months
500
What does shampoo do?
Shampoo cleans your hair and gets rid of oils, dirt, and dead skin.
500
What's the best way to clean my feet and prevent foot odor?
It is preferable to wash your feet frequently whenever possible. Wear only breathable socks, dry your feet thoroughly before putting on shoes or socks, allow your feet to breathe whenever possible, avoid allowing fungal growth between the toes, and use soap when washing your feet.
500
Name three things you can do to protect sensitive skin.
Use lotion, take warm-cold showers, use hypo-allergenic products