hygiene hacks, second edition
- Struggling with stinky feet? Two words to remember: dry and clean. Keeping feet dry + clean helps prevent bacteria that cause stink!
- Sunscreen is NOT a one-time thing! Make sure when you’re out in the sun you reapply every two hours. Learn more here.
- There are a lot of factors to consider when choosing your sunscreen. Narrow the field by making sure to only choose sunscreens that protect against both UVA and UVB rays.
- Everyone’s best friend during Corona has been hand sanitizer. Make sure you choose the right one by going for gels instead of sprays and using sanitizer with at least a 60% alcohol content.
- If you’re looking in the mirror and are about to pop that pimple...STOP! Before popping any pimples take a hot shower or use a hot washcloth to bring pimples to the surface and make sure your hands are clean! Learn more here.
- If you’re popping a pustule or whitehead be sure to get all of the puss out, otherwise you may give yourself more acne to deal with.
- Moisture is bacteria’s best friend. To keep your loofahs, brushes, retainer cases, etc. free from germs or mold make sure to keep them dry + clean!
- You can get acne anywhere! Common areas aside from the face are the back + chest.
- Wearing cotton clothing lets your skin breathe and doesn’t trap sweat, which helps prevent body acne.
- A good body wash like recurrent’s 2:1 shampoo + body wash and a mud mask are great to help prevent body acne!
- Toner is a super important part of a good skincare routine. It helps to bring your skin to its natural pH level + will stop your face from overproducing oil.
- A good spot treatment for pimples? Tea tree oil! It acts as a natural disinfectant to dry out pimples.
- There are no foods that are proven to make you break out, but a diet rich in fruits, veggies, fish + nuts gives you the building blocks for healthy skin.
- If you are experiencing bad acne it could be the sign of a food intolerance to something like dairy. Consult your doctor or try cutting certain food groups out of your diet to see if your skin clears up.