Reasons why you should not share cosmetics.
Did it happen to you to go out and see that your girlfriend has an extremely beautiful lipstick? Maybe you asked him to try it or maybe you, in turn, were asked for a cosmetic product.
One of the most important lessons I learned at Lucicosm Beauty Studio is to never share cosmetics. Not out of a form of selfishness, but out of hygiene.
Yes, it will probably not be very convenient to refuse your girlfriends when they ask you for a sample of a certain product. But here are the reasons why your refusal is more than justified.
Cosmetics . What do the doctors say?
Doctors and dermatologists warn that such courtesies can have unwanted and unpleasant consequences. These are a number of products that you should not borrow. See here myths and truths about cosmetics
Cosmetics packaged in small jars
Face creams, body butter, body oil and any other cosmetics packaged in containers you need to get your hands on should not be borrowed.
Why? Because once someone puts their hand in that cream, the bacteria get into the formula. Once the lid is put on, the favorable environment for their multiplication is created.
You should not then put the cream on your face and the thought that all kinds of dangerous bacteria make their living there does not help.
If you still want to lend someone your cream, ask them to wash their hands first. It is not a hygienic practice, so keep the cream just for you.
Mascara
The mascara brush absorbs the surrounding bacteria very quickly, but also the viruses as well as conjunctivitis. A
the eyes are very sensitive and cannot defend themselves against such viruses, so you need to be careful. Then the same thing can happen with creams.
Once you close the brush, provide an environment conducive to bacteria to grow. If it is absolutely necessary to split your mascara, you could use disposable brushes. It is a common practice among make-up artists.
Foundation
Yes, it seems to be a major problem with the loan of some of the most common cosmetics.
But you should also keep the foundation for yourself. Especially if you use a sponge that comes in direct contact with the skin and eye area, the fact that you divide the foundation can bring you the same skin problems as in the above cases.
It is unhygienic to share that sponge that can collect bacteria from the environment.
Lipsticks and conditioners
Did you know that an impressive percentage of people carry a herpes virus? It can be asymptomatic, but it is easily transmitted.
So to avoid problems, it is best not to borrow lipstick or lip balm. You can do this if you know that it is possible to disinfect it with spray.
Makeup brushes
Acne is a problem that you do not play with and even if it has internal causes, it can be aggravated by external causes. Such a cause can also be the makeup brush, if you lend it to other people.
In any case, all the brushes and sponges you use for makeup must be constantly disinfected.
Toothbrush
Have you seen the series How I met Your Mother? A nice couple there have been sharing their toothbrush for more than 10 years.
However, it is the biggest mistake you can make. If you’ve ever considered doing this, it’s about internal hygiene and it’s an absolute no.
You can’t share your toothbrush with anyone. Experts remind you that the mouth has countless bacteria that can cause oral infections. So beware of this practice.
Shaving
Even if it has a metallic material that does not favor the multiplication of bacteria, the razor blade favors the transmission of genital herpes.
In the most dangerous case, the blade can come in contact with the blood and make you vulnerable to dangerous viruses.
Cosmetics that you can share
However, there are some products you can share without worrying about viruses and bacteria. These are perfumes and sprays, lip and eye pencils, nail polishes or brushes.
Personal care can give you big headaches, but if you do it like a book, you will only gain.
The Lucicosm Beauty Studio team is here to provide you with all the information you need, just so that you do not encounter any unpleasant problems in your care process.
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