Personal hygiene products

thumb|right|Colored bath towels A towel is a piece of absorbent cloth, or paper, used for drying or wiping a surface. Towels draw moisture through direct contact.

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right|thumb|A linen handkerchief thumb|A lace handkerchief thumb|Morris dancers with handkerchiefs in Oxford A handkerchief (; also called a hankie or, historically, a handkercher or a '''''') is a form of a kerchief or bandanna, typically a hemmed square of thin fabric which can be carried in the pocket or handbag for personal hygiene purposes such as wiping one's hands or face, or blowing one's nose. A handkerchief is also sometimes used as a purely decorative accessory in the breast pocket of a suit; sometimes known as a pocket square. A handkerchief is also an important accessory in many f

thumb|Kutkhiny Baty, a pumice rock formation outcrop located 4 km from the source of the Ozyornaya (Sea of Okhotsk)|Ozyornaya River (Lake Kurile), near the southern tip of the [[Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia]]

absorbent item worn in the underwear by women who are menstruating, bleeding after giving birth or similar

feminine hygiene product worn inside the vagina during menstruation

A deodorant is a substance applied to the body to prevent or mask body odor caused by bacterial breakdown of perspiration, such as that in the armpits, groin, or feet. A subclass of deodorants called antiperspirants prevents sweating itself, typically by blocking sweat glands. Antiperspirants are used on a wider range of body parts at any place where sweat would be inconvenient or unsafe. Other types of deodorant allow sweating but prevent bacterial action on sweat.

thumb|A tampon in its dry, unused state|262x262px A tampon is a menstrual product designed to absorb blood and vaginal secretions by insertion into the vagina during menstruation. Unlike a pad, it is placed internally, inside of the vaginal canal. Once inserted correctly, a tampon is held in place by the vagina and expands as it soaks up menstrual blood.

alternative/supplement to hand washing. Destroys microorganisms/prevents transmission of pathogens

small wad of cotton wrapped around one or both ends of a short rod

cream applied to areas of hair growth to facilitate shaving

small pre-moistened, disposable piece of paper or cloth used for cleaning purposes like personal hygiene and household cleaning

absorbent towel made from paper

liquid products used for cleaning the body

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a class of perfume concentration of between 5-15%; eau de toilette has less concentrated fragrance than perfume (eau de parfum) and more than cologne (eau de Cologne)

small brush used to create shaving cream and apply it to the face

electric hand-drying machine

thumb|Oshibori presented on a small bamboo stand An oshibori ( or ), or hot towel in English, is a wet hand towel offered to customers in places such as restaurants or bars, and used to clean one's hands before eating. Oshibori have long been part of hospitality culture in Japan: in the Tale of Genji era, it was used for visitors; during the Edo period it was used in hatago; later, it started to be used in many restaurants. It eventually spread to worldwide use. Cold oshibori are used in summer, and hot oshibori in winter. In Japan, October 29 has been observed as the day of oshibori since 200

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consumer product used in personal hygiene or for beautification

disposable paper used on the face

pads of cotton used for sanitary applications

hair product

tool used for bathing

ancient Jewish headdress

The term cleanser refers to a product that cleans or removes dirt or other substances. A cleanser could be a detergent, and there are many types of cleansers that are produced with a specific objective or focus. For instance, a degreaser or carburetor cleanser used in automotive mechanics for cleaning certain engine and car parts.

thumb|A hammam towel A peshtemal (also spelled peshtamal, pestamal, pestmal, or pestema ; from Persian~ Fa puştmāl back towel § Fa puşt back + Fa māl cleaning) is a traditional towel used in baths. A staple of Persia, with a strong influence on Ottoman culture, dating back hundreds of years, the pestemal was originally designed to help individual bathers maintain their privacy. In addition to being highly absorbent, pestemals dry faster than thicker towels.

stake or stick used instead of toilet paper

brand of feminine hygiene product