Hygiene

What is personal hygiene?

• Taking care of our mental health

• One side of the wellness triangle

• The way we care for our bodies

• Getting exercise

What causes body odor?

• Bacteria on our skin

• A virus

• magical B.O. fairies

Check ALL of the warning signs that it's time to bathe

• sniff check: smells stinky!

• Sight check: visible dirt!

• Hair check: feels greasier than normal!

• Sweat check: very sweaty!

Which products do you need in order to get clean when you bathe? Check ALL that apply.

• Soap/body wash

• Hair products (if you're washing your hair)

• Bowling ball

• wash cloth or loofah (something to put the soap on)

True or False: You never need to wash your towel because you're clean when you use it.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

This is FALSE! Wet towels can get moldy and need to be washed.

Why is it important to scrub your scalp when you wash your hair?

• It's not important to do that

• To remove oil, dandruff, or dry skin

• Because it is

What are the two most common types of deodorant? Check TWO boxes

• Stick deodorant

• Spray deodorant

• Deodorant wipes

• Deodorant necklaces

Where do people apply deodorant if they use it?

• feet

• stomach

• face

• Under arms (armpits)

True or false: You don't need to bathe if you use deodorant

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Even when you use deodorant, it is still important to wash away the bacteria that grows on your skin. This is what causes body odor.

True or false: keeping your clothes clean is another important part of good hygiene.

• True

• False