As long as you wear makeup, you must take makeup hygiene seriously. I find it shocking when I hear or see how ladies handle their makeup products. Quite embarrassing to share. So I am not gisting that part ohh.
From interviews and discussions, i found out that the reason is more about not being informed and it-does-not-really-matter attitude. No matter what the reason might be your makeup will be making your skin down instead of making you up.
Are your already having reoccurring breakouts, pimples or acne each time you makeup, aside from the fact that you might be allergic to your makeup, makeup hygiene is something you should reconsider.
Save this post and check it up anytime you need some reminders.
Makeup Hygiene 101- A general overview
1* Store makeup products in a cool, dry place. Do not keep your makeup products in humid/damp areas like your bathroom or in hot places like by Windows, in cars under the sun. This also implies that you do purchase your makeup products in stores where the heat of the day is minimal and does not beat the products.
2* Make sure to close your makeup containers tightly after each use and when not using it.
3* Keep your makeup tools clean. A detailed writeup on this how to keep your makeup tools clean will be next on this series. So stay tuned.
4* Remember to wash your hands and/or sanitize your hands before you make up.
5* Do not forget to makeup on a clean face. So clean your face off sweat and dirt and then start your makeup for the day.
6* Clean your makeup cases and bags frequently and when necessary. They accumulate dirt, makeup products and bacteria overtime.
7* Discard makeup products if it smells badly, has water on top, changes color or loses its consistency or becomes hard and difficult to apply.
8* Avoid testers in makeup stores. They accumulate various kinds of microbes/bacteria from hundreds of people. If you have to, then do so in stores that use disposable applicators and also disinfect their testers. This also means you should not share makeup products even with your sisters without cleaning it in between.
9* Never add saliva or water to makeup products. Eg. Mascara, Eyepencils. Etc
10* Double dipping is another aspect in makeup that is most times overlooked. Instead of double dipping, use spatulas to scoop products from original containers and place on clean pallets to be uses. You should be more concerned if you are working with more than one client.
Reason why makeup hygiene is a MUST
Once makeup products are opened, they become susceptible to germs and bacteria which breeds and builds u. These microbes get transferred to our skin and cause skin problems like acne, pimples, dark spots and infections like eczema and others.
Next on this series, is how to properly keep makeup applicators/products clean Makeup Hygiene #2 .
If you have questions or comments, it is welcomed. Do so in the box below.
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