Makeup Hygiene by Ephraim Hunte

Ladies, are we finally gonna come clean on this one? Isn’t it time we got rid of that smelly mascara and those old eyeshadow applicators? And what about those lip colours that we’ve been dabbing into like…. FOREVER?! I know! Sometimes we get so caught up in our routine that the most convenient thing is to dip and dab into everything.  But have we ever stopped to think about the

harmful effects of our habits.

Here’s what Ephraim Hunte says about the Importance of Makeup Hygiene:

The question of hygiene and the use of disposable make-up applicators in salons, spas and at beauty counters is always at the forefront of concern when people are shopping for cosmetics or sampling make-up. The very thought of sharing body fluids, like a stranger’s saliva on a lipstick tester, is enough to make one cringe.

Creamy formulas such as lipsticks are moist and allow bacteria to grow on the surface. The biggest infection risk from lipstick is herpes simplex 1, a virus that causes cold sores.

Mascara tubes are also breeding grounds for bacteria and viruses that can cause “pink eye,” a chronic eye irritation. And the list can go on, including the hepatitis viruses.

You, however, may have to take some blame for your careless approach to the use of cosmetics. You can be sure that when your bottle of moisturiser or foundation begins to emit rancid fumes or shows signs of spoilage, you may have been the main contributor to its contamination—using dirty fingers in products is one of the culprits. Here are a few tips that will guide you to safer beauty practices:

Sanitary tips on make-up:

• Liquids and lotions such as moisturisers and foundations can be poured out into a container or dispensed with cotton swabs. (To take more of the product, use a fresh cotton swab....

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