Healthy skinSkin puts up with a lot of wear and tear from heat, cold, wind, soap etc so taking care of it is important. Try to find out what products suit your particular type of skin as this will really help to keep it healthy. Getting spotsSkin has natural oils in it to keep it supple and waterproof. As you get older the glands that produce this oil start to work hearder which can make your skin feel greasy resulting in spots or acne. Try not to worry about this - nearly 70% of us get acne, at some stage and in differing degrees. Most people experience spots in their teens, anywhere from the face to the neck, back or chest, but many are affected in their twenties and thirties. |
Healthy hairEveryone's hair is different and you'll get to know what feels right for you. It's worth shopping around to find a shampoo and conditioner that suits your hair. Try to shampoo and condition your hair at least once a week. You might notice that your hair gets more greasy as you reach puberty. This is normal - it just means that you might have to wash it more often that you used to for a while. Black people may not need to wash their hair as frequently as white people. If you are black, your hair may be naturally dry so it's important to use conditioners to replace the natural oils. You could try putting oil on your hair once or twice a week to prevent dryness. Problems with hairDandruffThis can be really embarrassing but don't worry, loads of people get dandruff and it's completely manageable. Ask at your local pharmacy which shampoo you should use. Head lice or nitsThese can occur at any time at any age and doesn't mean that you or your head is dirty. In fact, head lice prefer clean hair. They can't jump, fly or swim but are spread by walking from one head to another. They can be treated with special shampoo and a nit comb - ask your local pharmacist which one to use. |
Healthy ears and eyesYour eyesight and hearing should be tested regularly as part of your general health care. But if you think you have a problem with anything, make an appointment for a check-up with either an optician or a doctor as soon as you can. Remember eye tests are free until you are 16, and if you are in full-time education, they are free until you are 18. Luckily it's not too hard to look after your ears and eyes, just try to stick by the following and you should stay healthy:
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