The germs hiding in your make-up bag and how often you should clean it
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When was the last time you properly washed your make-up bag? If, like a lot of us, you can’t quite remember, that means you’re probably due a deep clean. While most cosmetic bags are machine-washable, it’s not often the first thing on the to-do list, meaning bacteria is left to build up for months – perhaps even years.
Since it’s the new year – and so probably time for a clear-out – doctors and beauty experts reveal how to properly clean your make-up bag, tools and palettes in order to avoid breakouts and infections. How often should you clean you make-up bag?. “For a start, your make-up brushes are a perfect breeding ground for bacteria and other microorganisms.
“E.coli causes soft tissue infections including serious conditions such as cellulitis and necrotising fasciitis,” says Dr Lee, “Staphylococcus causes boils, blisters, impetigo and cellulitis, and fungi in make-up include candida, aspergillus and penicillium and these can cause fungal skin rashes on the facial skin.”.
When it comes to how you clean your make-up bag, you first need to start with a declutter. How often you should clean your tools and how to do it. The experts say if you’re using liquid products, you should be cleaning your make-up tools after every use, while powder products should be more than once a week.
