#hygiene routine

[prettyboybecomes]

My night hygiene routine

Oil Pulling

On Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, I use coconut oil to oil pull for 15-20 minutes (I also put rosemary and coconut oil in my hair and scalp on Mondays during this time)

Oral Hygiene

Then, I start doing my oral Hygiene. 1. Floss. Always floss before brushing. 2. Brush with a gum health focused toothpaste. Some people claim there’s no difference, but I like to use that specific one just to be safe. 3. Use purple whitening toothpaste and brush for 2 more minutes 4. Scrape and brush my tongue to make sure i’m clearing out all the bacteria from the day. 5. Use a gum health focused mouthwash.

Dry Brushing

I do this before every shower to help with stretch marks, cellulite, and to act as an exfoliant. (I also put a hair mask in on Thursdays)

Shower

{this is the order i like to shower in} 1. Wash out mask or oil if i have it in my hair 2. Start scrubbing my head with my scalp scrubber and shampoo for 5 minutes, shampooing twice (on Monday and Thursday) 3. Wash my whole body with a bar soap and a washcloth, really scrubbing until i feel clean. 4. Put conditioner in if it’s Monday or Thursday 5. Exfoliate with a body scrub 6. Shave with shaving gel on Wednesdays 7. Follow up with baby oil and let that soak in 8. Rinse conditioner out 9. Use a washcloth and whipped soap or body wash to wash my body for the second time 10. Use my back brush to scrub my back with a salycilic acid body wash to fight against bacne 11. Turn the shower off and exfoliate/ wash my feet really well. (that all looks like a lot but i don’t do it all every night! there are specific days for certain things)

Skincare

1. Use an oil based face wash to wash the dirt and grime and makeup from the day off 2. Wash my face with my salycilic acid face wash 3. Use a lip scrub 4. Toner 5. Niacinamide serum 6. Thick layer of moisturizer and gua sha my face 7. Castor oil on my brows and eyelashes 8. Apply pimple patches if needed 9. Cover my lips in Vaseline

After shower

1. Slather my feet in Vaseline and put on thick cozy socks. (I don’t sleep in these but I leave them on for an hour or so) 2. Put coconut oil and Glycolic acid on my stretch marks 3. Mix a lotion and body oil and apply that to my whole body neck down 4. Change into comfy cozy pajamas!

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The significance of oral hygiene, a core component of personal care services, often gets overlooked, especially as we age. However, it’s crucial to understand that maintaining good oral health is not just about keeping your teeth and gums in shape; it’s also directly connected to your overall well-being. Poor oral hygiene can lead to a host of medical issues, from cardiovascular disease to diabetes and respiratory infections. Indeed, the mouth is a gateway to your body’s internal system and needs to be treated with the same care and attention as any other part of your body.

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Femme Fatale Guide: Best Sleep Hygiene Habits & Tips For Better Sleep

Daytime Habits:

Stop drinking caffeine at least 8 hours before you want to go to sleep

Move daily: A 30-minute walk or a short pilates video is enough if that's all you can manage

Get some fresh air/natural light and/or supplement with vitamin D

Ensure you're getting adequate magnesium and vitamin B12 in your regular diet or through supplements

Nighttime Habits:

Tuck your phone in at its "bedtime": Leave your phone in the charger across the room. Out of sight, out of mind.

Have a physical book beside your bed to start reading at a certain time. Around 30-60 minutes before you actually want to go to bed. Find a book that puts you in a calm mood. A book that's too engaging will be counterproductive.

Have some "sleepytime" tea around 30 minutes before bed (Chamomile tea is a great choice. I love the Yogi Soothing Caramel Bedtime tea).

Limit the lights on for an hour or so before you want to go to bed. Only keep the light on near your bed if possible. Keep your curtains closed if necessary.

Practice deep breathing in bed: You can do a full 5-10 sleep meditation or just do a few sets of belly breaths (one hand on your chest and the other on your diaphragm or upper stomach)

Use meditation or a self-pleasure practice to relax enough to fall asleep.

To get on a proper sleep routine & fight insomnia:

Allow yourself one day to be exhausted, so you go to sleep "on time" and give yourself enough time to get (at least) around 6 hours of sleep. This helps your body "reset," at least for a few days.

When you close your eyes, picture one of your favorite memories and re-experience it without allowing other thoughts to enter your brain. This helps calm your mind, so you more easily drift off to sleep (I've been doing this for around 15-18 years and it's golden)

Have a journal or notebook with a pen by your bed: This allows you to write anything down that you forgot about or need to do, sudden inspiration that arises before you fall asleep, or a place to write out your feelings to help relax before going to sleep. It's better than having your phone and gives you no excuse to go pull it out.

Have a bottle of water by your bed, so you can have a few sips if you can't sleep from being (even a little) dehydrated.

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my intentional morning routine:

-I wake up around 6 AM, instead of immediately getting on my phone like I used to. I lay in bed for a couple of minutes, allowing my body to realize the transition it is making.

-After that, I immediately drink a full bottle of water. This is pretty easy for me because when I wake up, I’m usually dehydrated even if I don’t realize it yet my body does. I’m able to do this quickly and easily by grabbing a water bottle the night before. By the time I wake up it’s usually warm, warm/hot liquids are actually very beneficial to your digestive system. This helps my digestive system get a head start on the day.

-I move onto making my bed. A step I never used to incorporate because I always felt it was unnecessary but once my bed is made I rarely want to ruin the work I’ve created which urges me to not get back in it.

-Tea. I always drink some type of tea in the morning, my go-tos being ginger or green. This is another thing that I do for my digestive system as well as overall calmness. Instead of doing another task while having my tea, I like to enjoy it and simply take gratitude in the drink.

-I then go into breath work, I do a Nadi Shodhana technique of alternate nostril breathing, as someone with severe anxiety breathing has become a big part of my journey in managing it. Even if I’m not feeling anxious I love to get a head start on it (something I learned from my therapist). I tend to do this practice for a few minutes and find my body in a completely calm state afterward.

The Technique:

*Sit in a comfortable position for me this is usually with my legs crossed.

*Place your ring finger on your left nostril and your thumb on the right.

*Cover your right nostril and breathe in through your left, cover your left nostril and exhale through your right nostril and repeat.

*When you are finally done with this practice exhale fully out of your left nostril.

-The next thing I like to do is engage in prayer and gratitude. I have created a specific prayer that I repeat every morning, although it changes when needed. I simply express gratitude by writing out everything that I am thankful for in that moment in my journal.

-I then move onto hygiene and breakfast which I’ll usually have a smoothie or oatmeal if I’m not fasting.

And that’s my intentional morning routine!

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can you give some tips on fixing your sleep schedule?? i'm in my summer break and i need to fix it in two weeks for school 😭

FIXING YOUR SLEEP ROUTINE

ADJUST YOUR BEDTIME BY 15-30 MINUTES EARLIER PER DAY, until you get to your ideal bedtime. This helps the body to readjust and start feeling tired at your bedtime.

That being said, you also have to re-establish the time you wake up. It is much easier to go to bed the earlier you wake up. Your body may start feeling tired earlier, as more energy is expended in the morning.

CREATE A BEDTIME ROUTINE. Have a time in which you start your bedtime rituals, which can be anything as long as they are not physically or mentally exhausting. It is best to keep your evening routine simple, as you don’t wanna overwhelm yourself right before bed.

AVOID CAFFEINATED DRINKS AND SUGARY FOODS BEFORE BED. These foods and drinks should be consumed at least 4-5 hours before you go to bed. Caffeine will delay your body clock and sugar can disrupt your sleep.

LIMIT NAPS, or just don’t nap at all. Naps are fine in general, but if you want to change your bedtime, it is best to avoid napping. If you do need a nap, keep it under 30 minutes and don’t do it after 2’lock.

GET SUN FIRST THING IN THE MORNING. When we seek natural light in the morning, it tells our internal body clock that we are waking up, and when done regularly, our bodies will naturally wake up at that time.

NO DEVICES IN BED. This can be a permanent rule if you want, but temporarily, do not allow any kind of devices in your bed. Regardless of how you want to use it. If you do need to use it, sit anywhere else but your bed. Even the floor! Avoiding devices while in bed will make it easier for you to fall asleep, as most of the time devices can distract us from some shut-eye.

PRACTICE GOOD SLEEP HYGIENE. I have a whole post on this, which can be found in my master list. Sleep hygiene is the practice of setting habits and rituals that promote healthier and better sleep.

[prettyboybecomes]

My morning hygiene routine

This takes about 40-45 minutes every morning <3

Oral hygiene

1. First, I floss. You want to floss before brushing because you don’t want the stuff between your teeth left in your mouth. 2. I brush my teeth with whitening toothpaste for 4 minutes, making sure to hit every part of my mouth. 3. Then I use my tongue scraper to make sure I’m getting all of the build up off of my tongue because that’s what makes your mouth stink. 4. I end with using mouthwash for 2 minutes (I suggest Therabreath or Smartmouth)

Next I do skincare

1. I wash my face with a salycilic acid face wash because it helps with my hormonal acne 2. Ice roll my face to help depuff and lessen redness 3. Pat dry and follow up with a toner (I use Glycolic Acid) 4. Use Hylauronic acid and Vitamin C serums. 5. Apply a moisturizer with Spf. 6. Last for skincare i use a thick lip balm on my lips and let that absorb

Hair

This step is pretty small for me because i’m trans and have short hair, so usually i wet my hair with a spray bottle and then use a bit of sea salt spray to add some texture. Then i brush it out with a round brush.

Smelling Good

1. Wipe your armpits with a cleansing wipe and put on deodorant. this makes sure there’s no build up of bacteria before putting your deodorant on. 2. Next I put a scented body butter all over my body and vaseline on my feet and pulse points. 3. The vaseline is to make sure my perfume oil sticks and lasts as long as possible. I also spray a spritz or two on my clothes for the day.

Hands

Lastly i trim and shape my nails if needed, apply a vitamin nail oil, and use a handcream

[the-overthinktank]

The dentist scolded me for using pick flossers, which is fair because they're less effective. But I tried string flossing again and it makes me feel like an absolute buffoon. I can't keep a hold on the string because it instantly gets slippery, it seems I can't grip it hard enough to push it through the tooth contacts, the string starts fraying immediately which makes things harder, and I'm not flexible enough to actually wrap it around my molars to clean them properly. Chat what the hell is wrong with me. How do people do this daily.

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Skin care 101

Know that you don't need a 10-step, expensive skincare routine for a good skin. But, you can do the bare minimum like--

#1 Stop touching your face. I don't get why people complain about acne and skin problems when they keep picking on their face, rubbing their nasty hands all over their face.

#2 Wash your face if you get sweaty. Don't wipe it with napkins/hand kerchiefs.

#3 Never pop/pick on your pimples. And there's nothing to hide either.

#4 Stay hydrated! Don't overdo it though. Drink a litre of water (on an empty stomach) right after you wake up. Your blood will actually be filtered by your kidneys more efficiently because it's more diluted. Then drink water as per your requirement in small instalments throughout the day. And after you come back from school/work drink a litre again. Do not over do it-- people have actually died. Never restrain from using the rest room.

#5 Off topic but never drink water right after your meal. Your stomach's pH value will be lowered and leads to indigestion.

#6 Consult a dermatologist. Don't self diagnose by these home-made DIY creams, face packs etc.

#6 Exfoliate 2x a week. You can take a handful of sugar and rub it along w/ your soap on your body.

#7 Invest in a gua sha tool if you can or just do face massage w/ your hands. It really works !

#8 Ain't nothing beats a good diet. Eat them fruits and veggies. I fixed my diet and it fixed everything in my life, not even kidding.

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Hi! Do you have an easy peasy guide to skincare and hygiene for depressed dummies? 😃

Hi love! Sharing a high-level, basic skincare routine and hygiene tips to follow:

Morning Skincare:

Gentle facial cleanser & water

Vitamin C serum + hyaluronic acid

Facial moisturizer

Sunscreen designed for your face (at least SPF 50 – I think that this La Roche Posay SPF 60 choice is the best option for the money)

Apply sunscreen to your hands, neck, and any parts that will be exposed to the sun (Don't forget to use an SPF lip balm, too!)

Nighttime Skincare:

Remove any makeup (I love these Simple makeup wipes!)

Gentle cleanser

Toner/serums (only use AHAs like glycolic acid or lactic acid and retinol/retinoids at night, using them during the day can increase chances of sunburning)

Facial moisturizer (can be heavier than the one you use during the day, especially in the winter or if you have dry skin)

Spot treatments (if needed)

Eye cream

Skincare Extras:

Exfoliate your face 2-3 times/week (I love the First Aid Beauty Radiance Pads but the CeraVe Renewing Salicylic Acid Cleanser is a great drugstore option!)

Always use disposable cloths instead of a regular towel on your face to reduce bacteria, breakouts, or infections (I love the Clean Skin Club ones!)

Exfoliate your body 2-3 times a week using a dry brush or a scrub (I love the CeraVe Salicylic Acid Body Cleanser, but my favorite is the OUAI Sugar Scrub) and follow it up with a hydrating body moisturizer

Always exfoliate and moisturize before shaving, waxing, or other body hair removal treatments (look up the timeframes for the type of hair removal you choose)

Scrub under your nails daily with antibacterial soap & water and a nail brush

Vaseline is a versatile staple item that can be used as an affordable alternative to an eye cream, cuticle oil, lip balm, or hand cream, and can be used to treat any dry, cracked, or rough patches on the skin

Use a hand lotion and moisturizer on your feet with socks every night before bed

Aloe vera and coconut oil are great skincare staples to keep on hand to soothe burns, irritation, or inflamed skin

Haircare Tips:

Shampoo your skull, condition the rest: Focus shampoo on your roots and work it through your scalp; concentrate conditioner on the ends and work your way up until you reach the base of your skull - around your upper ear lobe

Always comb, never brush, your hair when wet: Gently use a wide-tooth comb, from root to tip, on wet hair to prevent breakage

Use a special towel to dry your hair: My favorite is from Crown Affair (pricey for what it is but worthwhile in the long-term), but a Turbie Twist from the drugstore works infinitely better than a regular towel that weighs down and causes frizzy, damaged hair

Always use a heat protection spray before blow drying or straightening/curling your hair: (Briogeo and Oribe products are my love for all haircare products, including their blowdry creams – also love R +Co. for a heat protection styling mist)

Choose your hair ties wisely: Use seamless or silk hair ties exclusively to prevent breakage or awkward creases on your hair. Wear a silk scrunchie if you prefer. These hair ties from Amazon are my holy grail (only $7 for 100 hair ties!), and they come in a portable ziplock bag

Use dryer sheets to minimize hair frizz and water or Vaseline to slick back fly-aways

Other Hygiene Tips:

Brush teeth, floss, & skincare (2x/day); Get a water pick, too, if you can!

Use a toothbrush cover at all times; Close the toilet seat before flushing

Wash your body towels at least once a week

Wash your pillowcases weekly and sheets at least once every 2 weeks

Throw out and replace your mascara every 2-3 months

Change your underwear and socks daily or more after sweating/working out

For those who menstruate, change your pad or tampon every 3-4 hours

Vulva owners: Use a fragrance-free soap on the outside, only water to clean the inside – no fancy wipes or douching. Wipe front to back!

Wear cotton underwear whenever possible; Find a fabric that breathes

Have a similar buttocks cleansing routine that you do for your face to prevent embarrassing zits or acne

Don't shave between waxes; Use tweezers if necessary a few days after your hair removal treatment

Always wash your hands before touching your face

Hope this helps xx

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