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Personal Care
Personal care (pronunciation: /ˈpɜːrsənəl kɛər/) is a term used to refer to the practices and products an individual uses to maintain their personal hygiene and physical appearance.
Etymology
The term "personal care" is derived from the Latin word "persona" meaning "person" and the Old French word "carer" meaning "to care for".
Related Terms
- Hygiene: The practice of keeping oneself and one's surroundings clean in order to prevent illness or the spread of diseases.
- Grooming: The things that you do to make your appearance clean and neat, such as brushing your teeth or washing your hair.
- Self-care: The practice of taking action to preserve or improve one's own health.
- Health care: The organized provision of medical care to individuals or a community.
- Skin care: The range of practices that support skin integrity, enhance its appearance and relieve skin conditions.
- Oral care: The practice of keeping one's mouth clean and free of disease and other problems by regular brushing and cleaning between the teeth.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Personal care
- Wikipedia's article - Personal care
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