Lately I’ve become more aware that I could stand to improve my hygiene. So in the interest of all that is socially responsible, I will recommend some tips and products to help us all. I’ll also cover appearance and image. Some of these I have experience with and others are suggestions from experts or image consultants. I don’t want to face an embarrassing situation at work, socially, or at home. How we present ourselves to the world affects our success in many areas of life. This will be mainly from a guy’s perspective but could be applied to the gals as well. Now let us get cleaned up!
First off, I want to cover hygiene.
This includes matters such as bad breath, perspiration, shaving, and fingernails/toenails.
Bad breath solutions that I’ve found effective – brushing of course, mouthwash, flossing and picking, chewing a variety of minty type gum, avoiding foods that cause indigestion, limiting sugary drinks (I seem to have read somewhere that some sugars can kill good bacteria? or causes stinky bacteria to multiply?) The jury is out on this for now.
Perspiration solutions – Shower everyday of course, use some kind of deodorant (I prefer a non aluminum type), reduce the amount of meats eaten (these can putrify in your bowels and somehow it does come out in your sweat), sweat more when you do sweat (by this I mean during a workout exercise, or in a sauna) it really clears the pores.
Shaving: this is common sense as to how often. Might I recommend using the best shaving cream you can get, there is a big difference in quality and results. I may start using a safety razor and brush. One of the best shaves there is. Period. Next to that would be using a straight razor, but takes a steady hand and a lot of practice. Don’t know that I’m ready for that. Simply put, for a great shave, warm the face, wash face with cleanser not soap, dab face when rinsing, don’t wipe. Apply generous cream to skin and let sit for no more than a few minutes or according to product directions. Now this next step is debatable. Some say to draw the razor across the face with the grain, one pass at a time till done. Others will advise you to go first with the grain, till done, then re-lather and go against the grain over face till done, then rinse. Lastly, use your preferred aftershave lotion or creme. I’m trying both methods and will report.
Secondly, consider appearance.
This includes trimming those ear hairs, nose hairs, hair between the brows, maybe some lip balm, neatly dressed, fingernails trimmed and clean, and moisturized skin – especially hands.
Lastly, what about image? Self-image in particular depends on one’s confidence, self-respect, and integrity. Image can be professionalism, artistic flair, charm, and constitution. Strong and positive image is contagious, choose carefully, and make it match your true self.
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