Why do you need to clean and disinfect your makeup tools?
Do you use toners, nourishing face creams, masks, and cleansers, yet your skin’s condition still leaves much to be desired? And do you properly maintain the hygiene of your beauty tools? Regularly disinfecting brushes, sponges, combs, tweezers, and eyelash curlers is an essential part of your daily makeup routine that you can’t skip. It’s not just a matter of beauty, but also of health!
Residues of cosmetics (bronzer, powder, eyeshadow, highlighter) are a perfect breeding ground for bacteria. The brushes and sponges they’re on provide an ideal environment for them to multiply. Meanwhile, according to cosmopolitan.pl, 72 percent of women never wash their makeup brushes! What are the risks of using uncleaned makeup tools? First and foremost, clogged pores with dirt (i.e., cosmetic residue and dead skin cells, which act as a breeding ground for bacteria and other microbes) right from the morning when applying makeup, and consequently—poor skin condition, redness, irritation, and a deterioration in skin health. They can also cause severe acne, eye irritation and redness, and even conjunctivitis. Wrinkles and skin that loses its firmness more quickly are also among the consequences of poor hygiene! As for makeup itself, uncleaned brushes with matted bristles apply creams, eyeshadows, powders, and foundations much less effectively.
But that’s not all. Brushes and sponges can harbor exactly the same things as your hands—namely, all kinds of bacteria and viruses. They may carry E. coli, staphylococci, and streptococci. So, a bad complexion and acne aren’t even the most serious threat. – Some infections, especially when the body is compromised, can lead to very serious health complications. Two years ago, there was a lot of buzz about a woman in Australia who contracted a methicillin-resistant strain of Staphylococcus aureus through a makeup brush. As a result of the illness, the woman is now confined to a wheelchair. Although this is an extreme case, it is worth remembering that even seemingly trivial infections can pose a threat to health and even life,” warns epidemiologist Waldemar Ferschke, vice president of Medisept.
Why is washing makeup tools not enough, and why do they also need to be thoroughly disinfected? The reason is simple—soap, shampoo, or cosmetic cleaning solutions do not eliminate as many germs as disinfectants. Disinfection removes not only dirt but also bacteria, fungi, and viruses. These are the main threats to the body and can lead not only to worsening skin condition but also to serious health problems.
