and they are kind of gross. Especially their lotions because some stuff is in there that can get gross and have bacteria
said Cordero, a senior studying psychology .
Although Cordero replaces her mascara on a bi-monthly basis, she is not as concerned about her bronzer and concealer, which she replaces when they are empty.
There are multiple risks for using makeup once it has gone bad, said Jean Jenkins Clark, who is the derma spa director at The Sanctuary Derma Spa in Cincinnati.
If something goes bad and is no longer in its active state you may not get the coverage you would normally want. You could get a reaction to it. You may get a rash; it may clog pores she said.
Mascara and other eye makeup pose the most health risks if not replaced every three months, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Kelly Cordero replaces her mascara every two months because she knows there are risks of keeping eye makeup too long, but her friends don't seem as concerned.
I have seen my friends' makeup bags
and they are kind of gross. Especially their lotions because some stuff is in there that can get gross and have bacteria
said Cordero, a senior studying psychology .
Although Cordero replaces her mascara on a bi-monthly basis, she is not as concerned about her bronzer and concealer, which she replaces when they are empty.
There are multiple risks for using makeup once it has gone bad, said Jean Jenkins Clark, who is the derma spa director at The Sanctuary Derma Spa in Cincinnati.
If something goes bad and is no longer in its active state
you may not get the coverage you would normally want. You could get a reaction to it. You may get a rash; it may clog pores
she said.
Mascara and other eye makeup pose the most health risks if not replaced every three months, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Bacteria can be cultivated in mascara, and that bacteria can cause problems since mascara is used in such close proximity to the eye.
The eyelids have glands that produce oil to keep the tears from drying up and these glands are perfect homes for bacteria because they are warm and moist. If you apply contaminated makeup
it is the perfect environment for the bacteria
said Dr. Thomas Quinn of Doctors of Optometry: Quinn Quinn and Associates in Athens.
If that bacterium infects the glands, it can lead to medical problems, including blindness, according to the FDA.
If the glands get infected
then that is what sties are
