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Harmful Hygiene Habit No. 9: Spritzing Fragrance Into Your Underwear

I find you don’t have to do this if you limit yourself to two days on a side!

10 Harmful Hygiene Habits

By Joseph Mercola

An article featured in Reader’s Digest¹ called out a number of so-called “healthy” hygiene practices that actually do more harm than good. Given the condensed nature of their commentary and the many misconceptions involved with these particular areas of hygiene, I would like to elaborate on some of them. You are probably aware that many commercial personal care products, such as bubble bath and hand sanitizer, are laced with harmful chemicals that can potentially damage your health.

Harmful Hygiene Habit No. 1: Applying Hand Sanitizer

Harmful Hygiene Habit No. 2: Brushing Your Teeth Right After a Meal

Harmful Hygiene Habit No. 3: Cleaning Out Your Ears With Cotton Swabs

Harmful Hygiene Habit No. 4: Douching

Harmful Hygiene Habit No. 5: Exfoliating Too Frequently

Harmful Hygiene Habit No. 6: Lingering in a Long, Hot Shower

Harmful Hygiene Habit No. 7: Moisturizing Too Much

Harmful Hygiene Habit No. 8: Coughing or Sneezing Into Your Hand

Harmful Hygiene Habit No. 9: Spritzing Fragrance Into Your Underwear

Harmful Hygiene Habit No. 10: Taking Bubble Baths or Using Bath Bombs