Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Manage your Makeup
Review of Optometry had an interesting article about a young female with acute bacterial conjunctivitis. More commonly known as "pink eye" resulting from exposure to bacteria.This 24-year old seemed to get this right after the holidays each year for the past three years. In this case it was assumed that she may have got the infection from a makeover at a department store makeup counter.
"Makeup counters are swimming with bacteria," says Dr. Chaglasian, associate professor at the Illinois College of Optometry. It doesn't matter if you go to Neiman marcus or Kohl's. "High-end or low-end, they're all guilty."
A two year study from Rowan University tested makeup samples from 20 companies and found, depending on the the day of the week, up to 100% of samples were contaminated with Staph., Strep. and even E. coli bacteria.
Have you been sharing makeup with anyone?
Take precautions at the counter. Asking for fresh testers or alcohol to clean brushes or you can bring your won disposable applicators (Q-tips). If its cream makeup you can remove the top layer with a tissue. Avoid lotions that come in a jar- opt for the squeeze bottle or pump variety.
When should I replace makeup?
Mascara, eyeliner and eye shadow = every three to six months.
If it changes color or smells, throw it away.
Apply eye liner on the outside of the lid margin, not on the inside closest to the eye.
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