Most ladies tend to share their makeup with their close friends or when they are shopping, they try makeup testers in stores which is the equivalent of sharing makeup with dozens of strangers.
While it might seem harmless, people who share makeup are at risk of contracting some potentially serious medical issues.
Swapping cosmetics can mean trading germs while makeup brushes and applicators can easily carry bacteria from one person to another.
This is what can happen when you share makeup and makeup tools:
Eye Infections
The skin around the eyes is extremely sensitive making it susceptible to infection. Sharing common eye makeup products like liquid mascara, eye shadow or eyeliners can cause various infections like conjunctivitis or warts.
Oral Herpes
Borrowing lipstick from a friend that is affected by oral herpes or cold sores could lead you being infected as well since lips are very sensitive. Blisters would appear around and on your lips and these can be painful.
Acne
A makeup brush that is used often acts as a breeding ground for bacteria. One can get acne from sharing makeup brushes if proper hygiene is not followed.
Staph Infection
Sharing makeup increases your chances of contracting staph infections like Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis.
Ringworm
Ringworm is a fungal infection which can spread through cosmetic products.
Keeping your makeup fresh and your skin clean can help you avoid illness.
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