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A recent study shows that whether it is mascara or lip gloss, the cosmetics you are currently using are likely to be covered with infectious bacteria, and these bacteria may cause your skin infection and blood poisoning.
This research was conducted by researchers from the School of Life and Health Sciences, Aston University, UK. The study found that about 90% of the cosmetics tested were contaminated with "super bacteria" such as E. coli and Staphylococcus, including mascara, lip gloss and make-up eggs.
If cosmetic products containing bacteria are used on wounds or abrasions near the eyes, mouth, or on the skin, they may cause wound infection. According to a research report published in the Journal of Applied Microbiology, the situation is particularly serious for people with "low immunity and more vulnerable to opportunistic bacterial infections."
The researchers tested a total of 467 products, including 96 lipsticks, 92 eyeliners, 93 mascaras, 107 lip glosses and 79 beauty eggs. The beauty egg, which is mainly used for application and primer, is the worst and contains the highest level of harmful bacteria.
The report stated: āResearchers at Aston University have found that these products are particularly vulnerable to bacterial contamination because they are usually humid after use, which creates an ideal breeding environment for harmful bacteria.ā
Generally speaking, the cause of overgrowth of bacteria is that users fail to clean these products or use expired cosmetics. For example, researchers say that 93% of the beauty eggs they tested have never been cleaned, and even about two-thirds of them have a history of falling on the floor.
Dr. Amreen Bashir, one of the leaders of the study, said in a statement: āConsidering that we have found dangerous bacteria such as E. coli in these cosmetics, consumers use The bad hygienic habits of cosmetics, especially beauty eggs, are very worrying. We need to do more to help consumers and the entire cosmetics industry to let them know that it is necessary to clean and thoroughly dry the beauty eggs regularly, and use The risk of expired cosmetics.ā
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(Original title: In-use makeup products, namely blending sponges, crawling with infectious bacteria: Study)
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