Method 1 Method 1 of 3: Caring for Your Personal Hygiene 1 Take a daily shower to clean your body. Try to bathe in the morning or evening each day so stay clean and hygienic throughout the entire day. Use a good-smelling body wash and shampoo, and scrub your entire body well with a washcloth or loofah. Focus on areas that tend to get the most dirty or smelly, such as your armpits, feet, and groin so you stay clean. [1] If you don’t have time to shower, you can wet a washcloth in the sink and scrub areas of your body that smell. Change the towel and washcloth you’re using at least once a week so you aren’t spreading bacteria back on your body. 2 Wash your face each day to help prevent breakouts and oily skin. As a teenager, you may be more prone to developing blemishes or acne on your face. Wet your face with warm water and lather an exfoliating face wash into your skin. Work the wash into your skin completely before rinsing it off with warm water. Splash your face with cold water
