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Washing Choosing the right products
Knowing how to wash clothes without Paying attention to whether a product is suitable for sensitive, oily, or dry
help is an essential life skill for a teen skin or for people with allergies can help with avoiding skin irritation.
to learn. Similarly, hair products can be designed for use by people with dry or greasy
Separating clothes into darks, lights, hair, and curly, straight, fine, or thick hair, or people of different ethnicities.
and colours, before putting them in the
washing machine or handwashing them,
keeps fabrics looking their best. Clothes
should be completely dry before they
are put away, so they don’t go mouldy.
◁ Lots of options
There’s no need
to spend a lot of
money. Inexpensive
products can work
as well as more
expensive options.

Teeth Armpits Feet
To keep the mouth healthy, it’s best to The armpits are full of sweat-producing There are more sweat glands on the
brush teeth and gums at least twice a glands. Tucked under the arms, this soles of the feet than anywhere else
day. Using floss to remove any trapped warm environment is ideal for bacteria on the human body, which is why
food between the teeth will help to to break the sweat down, which can they are often the smelliest part.
prevent tooth decay. Sweets and lead to unpleasant smells in this part Wash feet with warm, soapy water
sugary drinks should be limited to of the body. and dry them thoroughly, especially
an occasional treat. To minimize body odour, wash the between the toes, to prevent fungal
armpits every day with warm water infections, such as athlete’s foot.
and mild soap. Most people use
deodorant daily to help limit the
amount they sweat, and cover up
any unpleasant smells.

Washing the armpits every day
keeps bad smells at bay.

Keep the toothbrush If a teen has a verruca,
clean, stand it upright to a type of viral infection,
dry out, and replace it they should cover their
every three months to foot with a special sock
avoid bacteria building up. when swimming.

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