An organ in the human body that secretes moisture through your pores as a reaction to heat.
What are Sweat Glands
100
This is an item that we use to smell good, however it DOES NOT effect bacteria and sweat. It only masks our body odor.
(The item is called different things for men and women.
What is Perfume or Cologne
100
_________ and __________ need to be changed everyday ESPECIALLY if you are physically active.
What are socks and underwear.
Anything that is in direct contact with your skin should be changed everyday or worn every other day.
100
You should take a shower everyday
What is FACT
100
Hand Sanitizers are best for killing germs.
What is FACT
Only when they contain 60-80% alcohol
Unless your hands are VISIBLY dirty or contaminated with blood. Then you need to scrub with soap and water for 20 seconds.
200
When your temperature rises your body secretes sweat to _______ your body?
What is to Cool
200
This is the item that you use under your arms that contains antimicrobial agents to prevent body odor
What is Deodorant
200
A good rule to follow is that pants, skirts and shorts should be washed after this many wears
What is two
200
You should wash your hair everyday
What is Myth
Unless your hair is exceptionally oily, you should not wash your hair everyday. It will become dried out and the shampoo will remove the hairs natural oils.
200
EVERYONE needs to wear deoderant
What is MYTH
Some lucky people are missing a chemical that odor causing bacteria feed on, so they don't smell at all.
Earwax trick.
300
During this time of your life hormones will stimulate the sweat glands in your body and cause them to produce more sweat
What is Puberty
300
This is the item that you use under your arms that not only prevents body odor, but also helps to control the flow of sweat
What is an Antiperspirant
300
A fabric that is most commonly worn because it is breathable and sweat absorbent
What is cotton
300
Wearing braids, cornrows, ponytails or extensions too often can damage your hair
What is Fact
The tension from these hairstyles can cause breakage if worn too often.
300
Women have more sweat glands than men
What is FACT
Women may have more sweats glands than men, but men produce MORE sweat than women.
400
Sweat is mainly composed of _______ and ________.
What is Water and Salt
400
If you want to protect against wetness AND odor you need to use a product that is an
What is an antiperspirant deodorant
Brands include Degree and Dove. READ THE LABELS.
400
If you have one pair of shoes that you use regularly what would you do with them when you get home?
What is TAKE THEM OFF AND AIR THEM OUT
Your feet have sweat glands, therefore your shoes get moist inside. Let those shoes dry out over night
400
The 5 second rule
What is Myth
FOOD collects bacteria IMMEDIATELY after hitting the floor. Don't be silly.
400
Soap kills germs
What is Myth
Regular soap only picks bacteria off of the surface of your skin and sends it down the drain. Antibacterial soap actually kills the bacteria.
500
Sweat DOES NOT smell. It is the combination of sweat and ________ that causes BO.
What is bacteria
500
The active ingredient in Antiperspirants that blocks pores so sweat may not pass through
(Hint: it is a metal)
What is Aluminum
500
Bath towels should be washed after this many uses.
What is three
500
The more you wash your face the fewer break outs you'll have.
What is Myth.
A good rule is to wash your face twice a day in a circular motion. Do not risk irritating or drying out your skin.
500
Body odor is purely a physical thing.
What is Myth.
Mental factors such as stress, anixiety, depression and anger can cause a response in the body and affect physical symptoms including sweating and body odor.