Personal Care
Cosmetics
The purpose of cosmetics is to enhance the beauty and cover any imperfections of our appearance. Although their use was frowned upon in the Victorian Age, it is the very rare woman today who does not use at least some cosmetics on a daily basis.
Face and Skin Care
We go through life face-first, and our faces are what people look at when we communicate with one another. The eyes, ears, nose and lips all need specialized care. Our skin is our first defense against an often hostile environment. There are a multitude of products available for us to use in face and skin care.
Hair Care
Our hair may not be living, but it grows and must be maintained. There are a plethora of shampoos available to keep hair clean and beautiful.
Oral Care
Effective oral care only begins with teeth brushing. Dentists recommend regular flossing and the use of a mouthwash or rinse containing fluoride. A multitude of products are available to treat bad breath. Those of us who use dentures maintain their cleanliness with soaking solutions and affix them with oral adhesives.
Foot Care
Our feet take a real pounding and can benefit from a nice long soak in warm water with dissolved bath salts. Various powders are used to absorb moisture and control odors.
Nail Care
Toenails (and fingernails) are always growing and need to be trimmed. There are also many manicure and pedicure products available.
Hygiene
Keeping clean is important, not only as a social imperative but to keep ourselves healthy. The shelves of drug stores are fully stocked with products we use to maintain personal hygiene.
Personal Care... if you don't do it, who will? A personal care specialist, of course. People of advanced age and/or those with physical and mental disabilities often aren't able to perform many of the basic personal care functions we all take for granted.
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