Seven Personal Hygiene Mistakes That Are Harmful To Your Health

The personal hygiene you perform every day is important for both your appearance and your health. We often think we’re doing the right thing,  but you’re probably making mistakes that can harm your health rather than help.

Seven Personal Hygiene Mistakes That Are Bad For You

1. Cutting your nails wrong

People sometimes use scissors to cut their nails. But remember that your nails are made up of layers.

So trimming them with scissors will distort the structure of your nails, breaking up layers and breaking them more easily.

Use a nail clipper to avoid damaging the nail. These make a clean cut, which you can then shape later with a nail file.

2. Cleaning your nose with your fingers

It is a very bad habit because there are many microbes on your fingers and when they come into contact with the mucous membrane in your nose it can cause inflammation.

The best way to clean your nose is with a jar of warm water and salt.

This is how you do it:

• Lean your head back and slowly pour the water through one of your nostrils.
• Let the fluid flow out of the other nostril.
• Repeat with the other nostril.
• Then cover one nostril, exhale forcefully and repeat with the other side.

• The residue is removed together with the water, you clean your nose and thus prevent constipation, allergies and sinusitis.

3. Using perfumed soap in the shower

Showering every day is good for your health, but be careful with the soap you use.

Using too much soap destroys your body’s natural defenses against germs.

Your skin will be more vulnerable to various types of conditions and will become dry.

• Opt for fragrance-free soaps or soaps that contain glycerin: these are free from synthetic ingredients and help to retain moisture.
• Avoid soaps with a high acid content or a high pH level.

4. Shower and wash your hair with very hot water

Taking very hot showers can damage your skin’s natural moisture. The perfect temperature for a shower is 43 degrees or less to remove dirt and bacteria.

Going higher than that also removes your skin’s natural oil layer, which is important if you want hydrated, soft skin.

Washing it with very hot water also damages your hair, as it makes your hair porous, making it easier to break, lose its natural oils and look dull.

5. Improper dental care

Healthy, clean teeth are essential for impeccable personal hygiene.

• It is recommended to brush your teeth in the morning, after lunch and before going to bed.
• The problem is how to brush your teeth and how much toothpaste you use.
• The correct way to brush is up and down. Using too much force or going from side to side can damage your gums.

You should also brush from the inside out to remove all the plaque and use dental floss to remove bits of food that build up and encourage the growth of microorganisms.

Using too much toothpaste makes the bristles of your brush slide too much over the surface of your teeth, making it less effective.

The recommended amount is the size of a pea.

• The cleaning comes from the brush, not the amount of toothpaste you use.

6. Using too much conditioner and washing your hair every day

Excess conditioner, even on dry hair, can cling to your hair and leave residues that make it look dirty and lifeless.

If left on your scalp, it will clog your pores and cause your hair to grow more slowly.

• The perfect amount of conditioner is the size of a coin in the palm of your hand. Apply it only on the dry ends.

• Washing your hair daily can remove the natural oils, leaving it dry and fragile.

7. Cover your mouth with your hand when you sneeze or cough

We have learned to cover our mouths when we sneeze or cough.

Most viruses are transmitted through the air and their preferred way of spreading is through sneezing and coughing.

Covering your mouth with your hand is not the best option, as the virus in the saliva from a sneeze or cough likes to live on your hands.

It is best to cover your mouth with a tissue or tissue and throw it away after use.

If you don’t have one handy, cover your mouth with your arm. This way you won’t spread infection if you rub your eyes or touch your face.

And, if you correct these mistakes in your personal hygiene, your body and your health will thank you.