Talking with someone who has bad breath or smells bad is a painful experience.
What if it was you who smelled bad?
You know from experience that few people will have the courage to tell you.
So how do you make sure you never smell bad?
Start by discovering these 19 surprising hygiene tips:
Wash behind your ears — it avoids that famous “old people smell”.
If you're using toilet paper for the big buck, here's what to know:
You know you're "done" when the toilet paper is white — with no streaks.
This will save you from unpleasant odors.
Change your pillowcase regularly. If you have acne, you really should heed this advice.
And by regularly, we mean after a few days, not a few weeks!
Flossing is one of the basics of hygiene.
But few people know that this gesture also fights bad breath.
Use a tongue scraper every time you brush your teeth — always!
Are you not convinced ? Then try this little test.
Scrape your tongue with your finger, until a slimy substance appears under your fingernail.
Then, wait a few minutes, until this substance dries.
Now sniff it. This smell is the breath you smell when someone talks to you.
Tongue scrapers are an effective way to fight bad breath. To find out more, discover our article.
Add tongue scrapers to your morning and evening routine. You will quickly notice the positive effect on your breath.
Wash your mouth regularly. It also prevents bad breath.
To find out more, discover our article on mouthwashes.
Too many people neglect it:don't forget to clean your navel, thoroughly! Use a Cotton Swab if necessary.
Scrub your feet well when you wash them — don't forget the space between your toes.
And always wear socks when wearing shoes.
Getting your ears cleaned by a doctor is such a pleasant experience that it's almost transcendent :-)
You thought you had clean ears? Try a cleanse by a doctor and see for yourself.
You will be surprised by the amounts of earwax it will extract!
Shortening your body hair is a gesture that will eliminate odors.
We don't ask you to shave your hair:only to mow it!
Talc has two properties to exploit:it regulates and absorbs perspiration.
Also, if your thighs are chafing and irritating the skin, sprinkle talc liberally on the affected areas. This relieves irritation.
When you smell bad, it's not perfume or deodorant that will cover up unpleasant odors.
Nothing beats a good shower.
Nose pores easily become clogged with oil, dead skin, etc.
Do you have oily skin and your pores are clogged? Discover our article to learn more about how to clean your pores.
Practice this treatment once a week:it's for your good.
Take a shower before going to bed.
Here's the logic:during the day, we accumulate all kinds of dirt and bad smells.
Why bring them in your beautiful clean sheets? Just take a shower before bedtime. Your partner will thank you!
We think we wash our backs well. But in reality, to wash your back well, you have to be a contortionist.
The solution:it's a back brush with a long handle — old-fashioned.
You can easily find it in organic stores. Otherwise, you can buy it online here.
Do you have carpet at home? Know that carpet is a breeding ground for bacteria — and bad odors.
If you can't get rid of it, at least get into this good habit.
As soon as you get home, take off your shoes. Then, put your shoes by the front door.
This gesture will prevent you from dragging dirt throughout your home.
It's a basic hygiene rule:cut your nails. Too many people neglect this routine.
Moreover, it is detected immediately. Frankly, nails that are too long and the grime that gets embedded under the nails? It's really yuck !
Mom taught us to cover your nose when you sneeze.
But sneezing into your hands, without a tissue, is not hygienic (nor elegant).
The solution ? Try sneezing into the crook of your elbow if you don't have a tissue.
You smell the goat and you know that it will be impossible to take a shower?
You already know that deodorant and perfume don't work.
But here is the solution to help you out:
hand sanitizer can help. Just do a basic wash under the armpits, with disinfectant and paper towels!
There you have it, you know our 19 hygiene tips to avoid smelling bad!
