We learn the basic principles of self-care in childhood. Everyone understands the need of washing their hands and brushing their teeth on a regular basis. However, we frequently overlook hygienic behaviors that can be detrimental to our health. Even how we dry our bodies after showering and clip our nails is important. We at Bright Side compiled a list of common hygiene blunders that many of us do.

We always start brushing our teeth in the same spot. When we wash our teeth in the same spot every time, we tend to focus on the teeth that are brushed initially. The teeth we brush last receive less attention because we become bored by the time we reach them. As a result, dentists recommend that you avoid becoming acclimated to the same brushing pattern and instead start with various teeth to clean them more equally.

We wash our faces after doing strenuous activity, not before.Experts believe it is more vital to wash before participating in physical exercise. It is preferable to remove any makeup or dirt ahead of time, since this eliminates the need to worry about the cleanliness of your skin after a workout. If you don’t do this, you should avoid wiping your face with sweat after exercise because it can clog your pores. It is sufficient to gently blot the skin with a cotton cloth.

We cut wet nails. Wet nails are softer than dry nails, so cutting them may be easier. However, this procedure adds to the inconvenience by bending the nails and causing the cut to tear. The nails’ uneven edges might cling to clothing, causing harm to both. That is why you should cut your nails dry.
We rely on the effectiveness of wet wipes.

Antibacterial wipes can kill germs, but only on clean hands. If the skin is dirty or greasy, the alcohol in the wipes will not be able to penetrate. Handwashing on a regular basis will be more effective in this situation. Baby wipes contain insufficient alcohol to effectively eliminate viruses and germs. We over-dry our bodies after taking a shower.Experts do not recommend wiping yourself dry after a shower.

Using a towel, we remove dead cells that protect the skin. Instead of rubbing, let the skin to dry naturally or gently pat it dry with a towel. We use fragranced pads and tampons.Scented feminine hygiene products can disrupt the pH balance of the skin, causing discomfort. It is important to select hygiene products that do not contain additional chemicals, such as scents.

We use excessive toothpaste.Dentists disagree that using more toothpaste is healthy for our teeth. Brushing your teeth with too much toothpaste might cause fluorosis in children. This is enamel damage produced by excessive fluoride, which can discolor teeth over time and make them more prone to decay. Fluorosis affects primarily children.

However, using too much toothpaste with abrasive particles, combined with vigorous scraping with a toothbrush, can cause enamel to deteriorate. You can avoid all of these problems by using pea-sized amounts of toothpaste with each use. We consistently use the same antiperspirant.Our bodies gradually become accustomed to antiperspirants.

If we change them on a regular basis, they lose their effectiveness against foul scents. As a result, it is regarded beneficial to experiment with different kinds of antiperspirants on a regular basis. We clean our ears but do not wash behind them.