How to Stay Looking Clean All Day Long

You know what it feels like to have that lingering body odor all day. You shower, but in a few hours you are going to look as if you haven't showered in days. You will look messy, untidy, and maybe even disgusting. So your question is "How do I stay clean looking all day?" Well, in just a few steps, you will look as if you are glowing and so clean!

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Take a Shower. This is extremely important. If you start by cleaning all the dirt and grime off, you will look and smell clean. While you are in the shower, be sure to clean your hair, face, and genital area. If you wish, shave your legs, arms, underarms, and private parts. Wash under arms, behind ears and neck too.^{[1]XResearch source}
Clean teeth. If you have bad breath and food in your teeth, there is no way you are going to look clean. If you don't have braces, use a whitening toothpaste. Brush after breakfast, after lunch, and before you go to sleep. If you're in school, eat your lunch and go to the bathroom and brush your teeth with a travel-sized toothbrush and mini toothpaste tube. Floss every day and use a bacteria killing mouthwash.
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Antiperspirant deodorant should be applied under arms and any other place (besides face and neck) that you experience excessive sweating.
This means washing it frequently. You don't have to wash it every day, but you should wash it at least every other day.^{[2]XResearch source} Another thing is to keep your hair neat. All hairstyles you do should look neat and tidy.
Makeup. Keep this to a minimum. Do not ring your eyes with black eyeliner and mascara. This smudges and makes you look really dirty. Try a little cover up, light foundation, a little dusting of blush, neutral eyeliner if you absolutely need eyeliner, and a peachy or neutral lip gloss. Maybe even just some chap-stick. Also if you wanted to apply a tiny bit of bronzer to give a sun-kissed look, this is absolutely fine. Always wash your makeup off before you go to sleep.^{[3]XResearch source}
Keep a clean face. If you have food around your mouth on your face, it will make you look dirty. If you females have a hairy upper lip as do many females do, get it shaved, or waxed, or threaded. Also make sure your eyebrows are groomed and tidy.^{[4]XResearch source}
Breath mints/gum, hairbrush or comb, touch up makeup, lotion, matching spray, deodorant, nail filer/clippers, sanitation wipes, ponytail holders/bobby pins/ barrettes/ hairspray, water bottle, and chap stick.
Do not wear clothes with holes, stains, etc. Do not wear clothes that don't fit you well... this doesn't mean skin tight clothing either.
With your pretty smile, you will look happy, clean, fresh and awake.^{[5]XResearch source}
If you are slouching and walking all hunched over, you are going to look dirty and as if you have no confidence at all.^{[6]XTrustworthy SourceNational Health Service (UK)Public healthcare system of the UKGo to source}

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My face is naturally really red. How do I make it more toned without looking like I'm wearing a boatload of makeup?
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Use a light amount of light green CC cream to counteract your redness. Then apply a creamy concealer to cover any problem areas (such as pimples, etc.). Green CC cream and creamy concealers are available in your drugstores.
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How can I deal with oily and sweaty skin on hot, muggy days?
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Always keep some face cleansing pads (oil free) in your bag and if you wear make up be sure to wash your face before you put your makeup on everyday. Try not to wear too much makeup or any at all (I understand some people can't live without makeup as it makes them feel confident). I know this sounds strange but you could take a tiny bottle of toner and a cotton ball in your bag so you can just use it to get off all the oils.
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I am working as a teacher in school, and I get pimples on my face due to chalk powder. What can I do?
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Be sure to wash your face on every break you get to prevent chalk dust from building up.
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Don't forget to brush your teeth.^{[7]XResearch source}
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You need confidence.^{[8]XResearch source} If you are slouching, you look weird.
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Cleanse, tone and moisturise your face every day and try to stick to the routine.^{[9]XTrustworthy SourceAmerican Academy of DermatologyProfessional organization made of over 20,000 certified dermatologistsGo to source}
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Do not overdo it with the spray! You will smell too strong
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Do not wear too much deodorant! You will get white streaks on your clothes. Read directions on back of deodorant.
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