Personal Care & Grooming Research (01-08)  Name_______________________

 

Safety in the Sun
http://familydoctor.org/666.xml

 

What is melanoma?  A type of ___________________________________.

 

Read the rest of this article, then list 2 things you can do to prevent melanoma.

1. ______________________________________________________________

 

2. ______________________________________________________________

 

 

 

 

 

Acne
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/skin_stuff/acne.html

If a pore gets clogged up and closes but bulges out from the skin, you're left with a ____________________.  If a pore gets clogged up but stays open, the top surface can darken and you're left with a ___________________.  Sometimes the wall of the pore opens, allowing sebum, bacteria, and dead skin cells to make their way under the skin and you're left with a small, red bump called a _________________.

 

What is one thing suggested you can do about acne?  __________________________

 

 

 

 

 

Body Odor
 http://teenadvice.about.com/library/weekly/aa010502a.htm

Measures you can take to prevent body odor include:

Wash daily with an __________________    __________.  Wash your ________________________ regularly.  Use a deodorant or an __________________.  Remember that  ________________ covers up bad smells with a good one and

______________________ helps sweat glands to not sweat so much.

 

 

 

 

 

Nail Care for Girls Only
http://www.beautytipsonline.com/manicure.htm

 

Never file the nail in a _______ and _________ motion. Instead, go from side to side, in ______     __________________.

_______________ your cuticles by _________________ in a small bowl of soapy, warm water or cuticle cream.

 

Shaving for Boys Only
http://www.theartofshaving.com/taos/the-perfect-shave.php

Why should hot water be used while shaving?  Hot water __________________, _________

_______________________, and __________________________.

 

What can be caused by applying too much pressure on your razor?

__________________ and ____________________

 

 

Teeth Care
http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/take_care/teeth.html

What are the best ways to remove plaque and prevent cavities?

1. _______________ your teeth ______ a __________.

2. ________________ at least _________ a _______.

 

For Girls Only - Makeup
http://www.tipsofallsorts.com/makeup.html#hyg

Search the links on this site and write 2 things you didn't know before today about makeup.

1. ____________________________________________________

2. ____________________________________________________

 

 

 

 

For Boys Only - Grooming
http://www.beautytipsonline.com/grooming.htm

Write down 2 grooming, skin care, or hair care tips that you never thought of as important before today.

1. _____________________________________________________

2. _____________________________________________________

 

Handwashing

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hand-washing/HQ00407

Read this page, then

What is one of the best ways to avoid getting sick? ____________________

 

How long should you rub your soapy hands together?  ____________________

List 2 times you should wash your hands that aren’t the normal times everyone talks about.

1. _____________________________________________

2. _____________________________________________

 

 

Athlete’s Foot

http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/health_problems/skin/athletes_foot.html

 

What is athlete’s foot caused by?  ______________________

 

Why should you wear sandals when showering in a public shower?

___________________________________________________________

 

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/athletes-foot/DS00317/DSECTION=9

What 3 things can you do to prevent athlete’s foot?

1. _____________________________________________

2. _____________________________________________

3. _____________________________________________

 

 

 

 

 

Ingrown Toenails

Caution!! Don’t go to the sight below if you do not want to see pictures of ingrown toenails.

http://www.foot-health.info/Ingrown_Toenail_Picture.php

These pictures show us good reasons to prevent ingrown toenails!

 

 

 

 

 

cyber manicures
http://myscene.everythinggirl.com/games/dazzlingnails/nails.aspx

Create manicures here.  You may also go to the room makeover, beauty studio, shopping spree, and fashion designer.  No questions to answer.

 

hairstyles

http://www.greatestlook.com/digitalhairstyles.html

Create different hairstyles on the model of your choice.

 

 

 

 

Check out some of these sites:

 

http://www.sikids.com/

 

http://kids.mysterynet.com/

 

http://quizhub.com/quiz/quizhub.cfm

 

http://www.mindingmanners.com/etiquettequiz.shtml

 

http://www.brainbashers.com/

 

http://www.funbrain.com/

 

http://www.primarygames.com/

 

http://www.learn4good.com/kids/index.htm

 

http://www.learningplanet.com/