How can we keep the cosmetic products we put on our skin as sterile as necessary? How often should we disinfect our makeup and skin care products? Here are the ways to keep your daily cosmetic products as clean as possible in this process, where we all pay more attention to hygiene.
Bacteria accumulating in makeup materials
We need to clean our makeup regularly to prevent the growth and spread of bacteria. Otherwise, dead skin cells, dirt and oil that start to accumulate on their surface can clog our pores and prepare the ground for the formation of various skin problems. Even if we do not use them on makeup brushes, makeup sponges and various skin care tools, bacteria can reproduce. Cream, oil and make-up residues combined with this can accelerate the growth of bacteria and cause serious problems on our skin. If your makeup bag is filled with foundation stains and you can’t remember the last time you cleaned your makeup brushes, I have put together what you can do to keep your cosmetic products sterile.
1.Pay attention to the expiration dates of mascaras
Like any cosmetic product, mascaras have an expiration date. Unfortunately, most of us use mascaras, which are recommended to be consumed within 6 months after opening, for a longer time than recommended. However, using a product that you put on your eyes for a long time can create an area for the growth of various bacteria in the mascara tube and may infect your eyes.
- Pay attention to lip cleansing
We all want to refresh our lipstick after eating, but any food or oil left on your lips can contaminate your lipstick and trigger bacterial growth. Before refreshing your lipstick, don’t forget to clean your lips with a wet wipe.
3.Choose creams that come in pumped packaging.
Skincare products need to be exposed to as little sun and air as possible to stay sterile. When you put your finger in the jar in order to get the product, in addition to the contact of the product with air, you cause the bacteria in your hand to contaminate the cream you use. Instead, you can eliminate this risk by using creams that come in pump packaging or in tube form.
- Separate your brushes
Many of us use our make-up brushes on more than one product or on multiple areas of our face, but in this way, we cause bacteria to come into contact with the product from product to more than one place on our skin. To prevent this, you can use different brushes in different products, and you can choose one brush to apply makeup only in one place on your face.
- Clean your brushes
By cleaning your makeup brushes regularly, you can minimize the rate at which bacteria spread and reproduce. When washing your brushes, remember to wash only one brush at a time, or bacteria from one brush may switch to a different brush.
6.Clean your makeup bag
One of the most important points to keep the products you will use clean after making up is to keep the products in a clean makeup bag. For this, do not forget to wash your makeup bag in the washing machine or disinfect it with anti-bacterial wet wipes before putting it back in your bag after cleaning your brushes.
