Dirty Looks

It’s hard to imagine how anybody wouldn’t want to take a bath, if given the choice. At least take a shower in the morning before you leave for office or school. Our body releases heat while we sleep. It’s a natural process that everybody goes through in his or her sleep, and it no doubt leaves us rejuvenated in the morning, but also but smelling like old skin. Take a bath and refresh yourself with personal cleaning products—that is, if you want to make it through the bus or train ride without people giving you dirty looks behind your back.

In the shower, start by scrubbing with a sponge and some body wash. Scrub carefully and thoroughly. Most body wash products are mild on the skin. Read the product ingredients carefully and make sure that you and your family are not in any way allergic to the product. Some individuals are even allergic to certain scents.

Keep Clean, Be Safe

Two popular shampoo types are regular and anti-dandruff. While anti-dandruff shampoos help keep your scalp healthy and dandruff free, some anti-dandruff shampoo products contain certain chemicals that, with long term use, may be too harsh on the scalp. This could lead to dry scalp and severe itchiness. The trick here is to know when to use an anti-dandruff shampoo and when to use a regular one. Babies have their own baby shampoo products, so never wash a baby’s hair using a regular shampoo. Do that and you risk doing permanent damage to your baby’s scalp and hair.

Never buy anything—shampoo, soap, body wash, toothpaste—that could cause allergic reactions to anyone in the household. Keep clean and be safe!