Hygiene

Hygiene in the isles is considered an important part of everyday life. People of the Isles value cleanliness as extremely important and recent medical advances have particularly pushed the importance of washing as an important part of healthcare.

## Bathing

### Minor Washing

The Church of Light advocate the importance of cleanliness and mandates that people wash their hands and faces before every meal, when entering a church, and washing one's feet when going to bed. All but the poor in can typically afford to have special wash basins built into their homes for this purpose.

### Full Baths

Bathing is typically done nude and in public with the people of the Isles seeing nothing embarrassing or sexual by the act, although shy individuals or couples may wish to rent private baths.

Most people do not possess a bathtub at home but all cities are equipped with extensive public baths which in many places are free, paid for through local taxes as a way to keep the populace healthy, while smaller establishment may charge a small fee, many of these bathhouses also serve food and beverages in order to make money.

Wealthier individuals often own their own bathing room which are often lavishly decorated as a way to show their wealth, and those who can afford large bathtubs may chose to entertain guests in the bath rather than in a parlor.

Those who live in places without bathhouses generally rely on rivers and lakes in the summer, and heated buckets of water in the winter.

### Bath Etiquette

* Guests are expected to bring their own soaps and towels, asking for or taking another's is considered rude.
* Most baths are gender mixed for adults, some bathhouses have separate accommodations for parents with young children.
* Patrons are expected to wash off heavy grime in showers or basins before entering a bath.
* Performing or soliciting sexual acts within bathhouses are generally considered a flagrant breach of etiquette and may lead to expulsion or arrest depending on local law.

## Grooming

The people of the Isles value not only the lack of filth but also appearing proper and neat.

### Hair

Gentlemen and ladies of the isles often have quite complex grooming routine. In addition to washed frequently, a person's hair is meant to be brushed and styled in public and those who cannot do so will typically hide it under rags or hats.

Appropriate hairstyles depend on culture, but long hair is often favored by both sex alike who can afford to properly care and style it. For gentlemen; Facial hair is often styled with wax and oils.

### Nails

A person's nails are typically expected to be short and gently round with clippers and files.

### Teeth

People of the isles use a variety of methods to keep their teeth in the right state. For the wealthy a recent fad in the form of the tooth brush, made of horse hairs on a stick, has become popular, while the common people often make use of chew sticks. Other oral cleaning items such as washing liquids, creams, ointments assist in keeping teeth healthy and clean.

## Cosmetics

Makeup and perfumes are used by the upper and middle classes of both sexes to enhance their appeal, fragrance and methods however vary by culture.