Most of our women have our products cosmetic We have some must-have favorites in our makeup bags, but sometimes we don’t have them on hand so we ask a friend or family member (like our mother or sister) to lend us lipstick or mascara. Or one of them asked us to borrow one. Is this a safe practice?
Whether you need it or someone else needs to use one of your makeup products, the answer is no.he cosmetic Have direct contact with us furMainly eyes and lips. Even if both people are clean, there is still a risk of infection. cosmetic Shared bacteria or viruses.
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On the Mayo Clinic website, they share advice from dermatologist Mary Duh: “Never share cosmetic.When two or more people use the same applicator and cosmetic.The main dangers of sharing cosmetic “It’s spreading the infection or virus.”
This applies not only when we intend to exchange with trustworthy people, but also when making a purchase. cosmetic And avoid testing the products they offer, at least directly on your face, eyes and lips.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends not sharing or exchanging cosmetic For the eyes, as it can be affected by other people’s bacteria.
In UNAM’s Más Salud Information Fac Med, they warn that sharing cosmetic, Eyeliner or mascara, for example, can cause infection. One of the most common conditions is blockage of the meibomian glands, which “are responsible for secreting substances that lubricate the eyes, and when clogged, can lead to dryness and irritation,” they explain. Additionally, they say a stye, which is a painful lump, may develop.
The American Academy of Ophthalmology says that by sharing this type of cosmetic You can get conjunctivitis, whether caused by a virus or bacteria (not allergenic bacteria).
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Share how bad the product is lipstick? The New York Times’ response to this question was backed up by experts. The most common transmissible viruses include herpes simplex virus (HSV), which causes cold sores; they clarify that a person may be contagious as long as the virus is active and may or may not develop an outbreak (blistering) despite not having one risk is lower.
Out of all lip products, they report that gloss lipBecause of its thick, watery consistency and the fact that viruses thrive in moist places, it is one of the substances most likely to spread infection.
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As we can see, cosmeticAs well as brushes, sponges and brushes, they can accumulate bacteria and viruses, as well as the user’s dead cells and impurities. By sharing, all of this can be transferred and negatively impact other people’s skin.
A common question is whether acne can be spread in this way, and the answer is no, acne is not contagious.However, you must know share makeup As mentioned above, brushes can clog pores and can aggravate existing acne-prone skin, causing irritation and other effects.
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Remember to keep the product hygienic. cosmetic And pay attention to its expiry date. When you have a condition like conjunctivitis or cold sores (if you have these conditions), avoid using makeup to avoid contaminating them.
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