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Your personal hygiene is always important, but even more so in a wilderness setting, so read below about some of the option that nature provides us for free…

Improvised Toothbrush

So you lost your toothbrush and don’t have any toothpaste you can rub against your teeth. No problem. Just look for a willow bush and grab a small branch. Cut off one end and you can flay it out into the shape of a brush. It may not be exactly what you’re used to, but you can manipulate it until you get it as soft or as coarse as you like.

Deodorant

If your wilderness survival situation occurs in a tropical region, consider hunting for some betel leaves. They come from a vine that is known for its medicinal properties, and it also kills off bacteria that produces body odor. You can chew the leaves or grab a handful and make a tea. Consume the leaves a couple of times per day, and you may be amazed at how much odor control they can provide. You can also make a mash out of the leaves with a little bit of water and apply them directly to the affected area.

Soap

If you are in a forest that has plants that contain saponins, then you can process them into a soap. Unfortunately, the bulk of plants that produce this compound are found in Europe, but there are some alternatives that are in some forests in the United States as well. Do a little research to see what plants produce a suitable amount of saponins, and you’re good to go. There are a number of different ways that you can process these plants, and you can also scrub with them directly as you bathe in a nearby river or lake.

Yes, maintaining good hygiene in a wilderness or survival environment is a lot more difficult, so you really do need to note these natural solutions down (or better still, commit them to memory). To learn about more hygiene options, check out Survival Kit

Featured Image via Miswak Stick

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