Bacteria like E.coli or S. aureus can infect wounds or find entry routes through the skin. Therefore, it is essential to ensure adequate hygiene of the makeup case.
Countless bacteria can accumulate in your makeup case, which are capable of causing various infections. Especially sponges, especially if you don't clean them at least once a week. In function of evidence obtained in the studies conducted, it can be said that the makeup sponges host microorganisms such as E. coli and S. aureus. 
It is calculated that a high percentage of the tools used daily for makeup, harbor a significant bacterial load. This has been possible to know it by an investigation that have carried out doctors of the Faculty of Sciences of the Life and the Health of the University of Aston, in Birmingham (United Kingdom). 

Objective of the study of a makeup case

The objective of the study was to analyze the type and extent of contamination in five cosmetic products for daily use such as lipstick, mascara, eyeliner, lip gloss and makeup sponges .
Makeup sponges are one of the best-selling makeup products worldwide. The makeup items that participated in the study belonged to different people and from different backgrounds. In order to know its bectarian load, bacterial cultures were performed.

Evidence suggests that items like makeup brushes and sponges contain bacteria with infectious potential.

What information did the study provide about the makeup case?

The results   of the study on makeup items revealed the presence of bacteria in nine out of ten of the cosmetics analyzed. The bacteria present in them can give rise to infections from the skin to generalized infections , especially if you use cosmetics in areas close to the mouth and eyes, or if they end up entering a skin wound for whatever reason .
Specifically, the presence of Staphylococus aureus, Escherichia coli and Citrobacter freundii were found in all cosmetics , microorganisms that constitute a health risk.

Types of infection

Bacteria like E.coli or S. aureus can infect wounds or find entry routes through the skin, leading to infection. In general, the infections that can be caused are varied in nature.
The infection can be localized and mild or localized and more severe. It can even lead to a generalized infection in people with weakened immune systems .
The level of bacteria load is high in makeup sponges.  The main reason that this important bacterial load occurs is the lack of hygiene. In a high percentage of cases, the sponges that were analyzed had never been washed.
Also, keep in mind that they are usually kept wet, which contributes to the proliferation of bacteria. For this reason, the sponge in your makeup case is more susceptible to contamination.
Ensuring adequate cleaning of the elements used in makeup is the best way to avoid infection.

Tips for maintaining your makeup case

Don't forget that any sponge, whether it be for facial cleansing or makeup, turns out to be a focus of bacteria. Try to keep the sponges clean and, whenever possible, store them once they have dried.
Moisture is a breeding ground for bacteria in the sponge of your makeup case. When your skin comes into contact with sponges contaminated by bacteria and other pathogenic microorganisms, it poses a risk to your health. 
To do this, manufacturers ensure that both the expiration dates and the cleaning requirements of this type of cosmetic product are clearly and prominently visible on the packaging. For this reason, when you go to buy this type of product, look at the symbols that appear on the packaging.
The guidelines of the European Union require very strict compliance with hygiene standards in its manufacture.  So they establish, in the specific case of E. coli , as a rule the requirement that no presence of this bacteria be found in newly manufactured cosmetic products.

Ensure regular cleaning

Beyond the expiration date of the makeup case, you have to get psyched up and get into the habit of regularly cleaning the sponges to avoid risks of bacterial contamination.
beauty maintaining makeup case

Tips for maintaining your makeup case

Bacteria like E.coli or S. aureus can infect wounds or find entry routes through the skin. Therefore, it is essential to ensure adequate hygiene of the makeup case.
Countless bacteria can accumulate in your makeup case, which are capable of causing various infections. Especially sponges, especially if you don't clean them at least once a week. In function of evidence obtained in the studies conducted, it can be said that the makeup sponges host microorganisms such as E. coli and S. aureus. 
It is calculated that a high percentage of the tools used daily for makeup, harbor a significant bacterial load. This has been possible to know it by an investigation that have carried out doctors of the Faculty of Sciences of the Life and the Health of the University of Aston, in Birmingham (United Kingdom). 

Objective of the study of a makeup case

The objective of the study was to analyze the type and extent of contamination in five cosmetic products for daily use such as lipstick, mascara, eyeliner, lip gloss and makeup sponges .
Makeup sponges are one of the best-selling makeup products worldwide. The makeup items that participated in the study belonged to different people and from different backgrounds. In order to know its bectarian load, bacterial cultures were performed.

Evidence suggests that items like makeup brushes and sponges contain bacteria with infectious potential.

What information did the study provide about the makeup case?

The results   of the study on makeup items revealed the presence of bacteria in nine out of ten of the cosmetics analyzed. The bacteria present in them can give rise to infections from the skin to generalized infections , especially if you use cosmetics in areas close to the mouth and eyes, or if they end up entering a skin wound for whatever reason .
Specifically, the presence of Staphylococus aureus, Escherichia coli and Citrobacter freundii were found in all cosmetics , microorganisms that constitute a health risk.

Types of infection

Bacteria like E.coli or S. aureus can infect wounds or find entry routes through the skin, leading to infection. In general, the infections that can be caused are varied in nature.
The infection can be localized and mild or localized and more severe. It can even lead to a generalized infection in people with weakened immune systems .
The level of bacteria load is high in makeup sponges.  The main reason that this important bacterial load occurs is the lack of hygiene. In a high percentage of cases, the sponges that were analyzed had never been washed.
Also, keep in mind that they are usually kept wet, which contributes to the proliferation of bacteria. For this reason, the sponge in your makeup case is more susceptible to contamination.
Ensuring adequate cleaning of the elements used in makeup is the best way to avoid infection.

Tips for maintaining your makeup case

Don't forget that any sponge, whether it be for facial cleansing or makeup, turns out to be a focus of bacteria. Try to keep the sponges clean and, whenever possible, store them once they have dried.
Moisture is a breeding ground for bacteria in the sponge of your makeup case. When your skin comes into contact with sponges contaminated by bacteria and other pathogenic microorganisms, it poses a risk to your health. 
To do this, manufacturers ensure that both the expiration dates and the cleaning requirements of this type of cosmetic product are clearly and prominently visible on the packaging. For this reason, when you go to buy this type of product, look at the symbols that appear on the packaging.
The guidelines of the European Union require very strict compliance with hygiene standards in its manufacture.  So they establish, in the specific case of E. coli , as a rule the requirement that no presence of this bacteria be found in newly manufactured cosmetic products.

Ensure regular cleaning

Beyond the expiration date of the makeup case, you have to get psyched up and get into the habit of regularly cleaning the sponges to avoid risks of bacterial contamination.

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