Irritation due to cosmetics that have expired

Last Updated on Monday, 2 August 2010 03:17 Written by putra Monday, 2 August 2010 03:17

On average women save up to four years of cosmetics equipment. Yet the same cosmetics such as food can not last long. If food usually has a clear expiration date is not so with cosmetic equipment. Next thing I know the body has been subject to irritation and infection caused by cosmetics expire.

Women sometimes do not notice when his first time using these makeup tools. Though it is one of the keys to know how long makeup can be used.

What happens if you use expired cosmetics?

As quoted from Dailymail, over time, bacteria can get into the make-up tools that have never been used or open. This can cause the bacteria are transferred to the face which can cause irritation or infection.

1. Makeup tools used in the eyes like mascara, eye liner or eye shadow that has for too long can become a breeding ground of bacteria that can cause eye pain symptoms of conjunctivitis with redness, itching and swelling.

2. Makeup lipstick, lip balm or lip gloss that has for too long can cause dry mouth, irritation and the worst is blistered skin.

3. While for dirty brushes used can be an ideal place for breeding microorganisms that can cause herpes, ringworm or impetigo is contagious disease that resulted in skin abrasions.

According to research conducted by Debenhams, about 89 percent of women did not know about the information contained in the make up, can not understand and never read it. As many as 68 percent of women confessed to change the make up if it is running out and no matter how long it will take and 72 percent of women never wash brushes or makeup sponge.

Recommendations cosmetic usage time is:

1. Mascara for six months.
2. Eye shadow or blush on for 24 months.
3. Lipstick and lip gloss as long as 24 months.
4. Eye liner and lip liner for 18 months.
5. Perfume 36 months since it was first used.

“We recommend that women do not have to hesitate to throw away makeup that has exceeded the time limit, it is important to protect itself from various fungi or bacteria that may infect,” said Sara Stern, a spokesman for Debenhams.

One characteristic that marks the makeup tool has been extended period of time based on the smell and the colors are beginning to change. Hazards arising from the use of which can make up these expired ranging from itching, mild irritation to dermatitis problem more serious.

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