HYGEINE & INFECTIONS

Honni Foley

<img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0006/0282/files/WASHING_HANDS.jpeg' alt='' /> Dirty Makeup Can Cause Breakouts When makeup is first packaged it is bacteria & germ free. The new packaging goes a long way towards keeping it that way. But once you open your new makeup & start dipping into it you begin introducing bacteria & other harmful particles into the mix. This non-airtight environment & the addition of unclean particles make a great breeding ground for germs that you would never think about applying to your face. Once the makeup is contaminated it only gets worse with each use. The germs & bacteria that are allowed to thrive on or in your makeup also thrive on your skin. These contaminates can cause clogged pores, acne, blackheads & other skin problems every time the makeup is used. Keep It Clean Another way to get the most out of your makeup is to keep it as clean as possible. Always wash your hands before handling makeup. This will prevent the contamination of makeup & help decrease the growth of germs & bacteria. Use a disposable makeup applicator or a clean brush to apply makeup when you suspect a skin infection or eye infection may be starting. Use disposable sponges or cotton tipped applicators so you can choose a fresh one every time. Never share your makeup. The person using your makeup may not wash their hands, may use a soiled brush, or may have an infection that they can pass to you through the makeup or applicator. Never use saliva to dilute or mix your cosmetics. Store your cosmetics properly. Keep makeup in a cool, dry place & out of direct sunlight. This environment is less inviting to germs & bacteria growth. Also make sure to close makeup securely after each use to limit contaminates exposure. Discard makeup if the container is broken since the cracked seal can allow bacteria in. Discard any makeup that changes colour, begins to smell differently, or that changes in texture. These can all be signs that your makeup is old or contaminated & the cosmetics should no longer be used. Washing Your Makeup Tools Brushes Use shampoo to wash your brushes. Use conditioner to keep them soft. Use professional brush cleaner or antibacterial wash to sterilise brush. Keep brushes in a cup or jar standing with the handle down so that your brushes can dry without damaging the shape or bristles. Do not use brushes until they are 100% dry. Sponges Wash with soap to get out makeup & dirt. Soak with professional sterilising solution for 24hours or as suggested by manufacturer. Allow sponges to dry 100% before reusing. If sponges smell or are crumbling discard. Eye / lip & Brow Pencils Sharpen pencils Avoid using pencils where wood around colour is splinted or sharp as this can scratch the area allowing infection or bacteria to grow or infest. Lipsticks Slice lipstick with a clean sterile blade. Cosmetic purse or Bag Wash out regularly or put in washing machine with disinfectant. Allow to dry 100% before reusing. Infections That Can Occur with Makeup & Its Application Conjunctivitis (Pink eye) Common Signs & Symptoms Redness in one or both eyes -Itchiness in one or both eyes -A gritty feeling in one or both eyes -A discharge in one or both eyes that forms a crust during the night -Tearing -Pink eye may make you feel as if you’ve got something in one or both of your eyes that you just can’t remove. When you wake up in the morning, your eyes may seem to be pasted shut from the discharge coming from your eyes. Stye (Eye) Common Symptoms -Red, swollen bump -Tearing of your eye, tenderness in the area of swelling – A gritty, scratchy sensation as if there is a foreign body-Sensitivity to light- Eye pain-Discomfort when blinking-Eye Stye can make your eye very itchy & sore. Oral Herpes (Cold sores) Herpes is a group of blisters on a red base. These blisters dry up rapidly & leave scabs that last anywhere from a few days to a few weeks, depending on the severity of the infection. This pattern has important implications for the many people who fear they have herpes but don’t: If something lasts for weeks, it is unlikely to be herpes. Herpes infections feel dry & crusty, and they sometimes itch. Some patients have a “prodrome,” which is when certain symptoms occur before the actual sores becomes fully evident. The prodrome to herpes infections typically involves a burning or tingling sensation that precedes the appearance of blisters by a few hours or a day or two. Primary oral herpes Primary herpes refers to the first episode of symptoms after infection, often presenting with painful sores on the lips, gums, mouth. Staph Infection Staph is the shortened name for Staphylococcus, a type of bacteria. These bacteria can live harmlessly on many skin surfaces, especially around the nose, mouth, genitals, and anus. But when the skin is punctured or broken for any reason, staph bacteria can enter the wound and cause an infection.There are more than 30 species in the staph family of bacteria, and they can cause different kinds of illnesses. People can get staph infections from contaminated objects, but staph bacteria often spread through skin-to-skin contact — the bacteria can be spread from one area of the body to another if someone touches the infected area. Staph infections can spread from person to person among those who live close together in group situations. Sharing towels, bed linen, makeup etc. Although it’s very rare, infections caused by S. aureus can occasionally become serious. This happens when the bacteria move from a break in the skin into the bloodstream. This can lead to infections in other parts of the body, such as the lungs, bones, joints, heart, blood, and central nervous system. Staph infections in other parts of the body are less common than staph skin infections. They are more likely in people whose immune systems have been weakened by another disease. For most serious staph skin infections, your doctor may prescribe an antibiotic for you. IF YOU SUSPECT ANY INFECTION, SKIN IRRITATION OF ANY SORT CONSULT YOUR MEDICAL PRACTITIONER OR SPECIALIST. <img src='http://static3.shopify.com/s/files/1/0006/0282/files/DR1.jpeg' alt='' />

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HYGEINE & INFECTIONS 2009-05-23T10:51:01+10:00 <img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0006/0282/files/WASHING_HANDS.jpeg' alt='' /> *Dirty Makeup Can Cause Breakouts* When makeup is first packaged it is bacteria & germ free. The new packaging goes a long way towards keeping it that way. But once you open your new makeup & start dipping into it you begin introducing bacteria & other harmful particles into the mix. This non-airtight environment & the addition of unclean particles make a great breeding ground for germs that you would never think about applying to your face. Once the makeup is contaminated it only gets worse with each use. The germs & bacteria that are allowed to thrive on or in your makeup also thrive on your skin. These contaminates can cause clogged pores, acne, blackheads & other skin problems every time the makeup is used. *Keep It Clean* Another way to get the most out of your makeup is to keep it as clean as possible. Always wash your hands before handling makeup. This will prevent the contamination of makeup & help decrease the growth of germs & bacteria. Use a disposable makeup applicator or a clean brush to apply makeup when you suspect a skin infection or eye infection may be starting. Use disposable sponges or cotton tipped applicators so you can choose a fresh one every time. Never share your makeup. The person using your makeup may not wash their hands, may use a soiled brush, or may have an infection that they can pass to you through the makeup or applicator. Never use saliva to dilute or mix your cosmetics. Store your cosmetics properly. Keep makeup in a cool, dry place & out of direct sunlight. This environment is less inviting to germs & bacteria growth. Also make sure to close makeup securely after each use to limit contaminates exposure. Discard makeup if the container is broken since the cracked seal can allow bacteria in. Discard any makeup that changes colour, begins to smell differently, or that changes in texture. These can all be signs that your makeup is old or contaminated & the cosmetics should no longer be used. *Washing Your Makeup Tools* _Brushes_ Use shampoo to wash your brushes. Use conditioner to keep them soft. Use professional brush cleaner or antibacterial wash to sterilise brush. Keep brushes in a cup or jar standing with the handle down so that your brushes can dry without damaging the shape or bristles. Do not use brushes until they are 100% dry. _Sponges_ Wash with soap to get out makeup & dirt. Soak with professional sterilising solution for 24hours or as suggested by manufacturer. Allow sponges to dry 100% before reusing. If sponges smell or are crumbling discard. _Eye / lip & Brow Pencils_ Sharpen pencils Avoid using pencils where wood around colour is splinted or sharp as this can scratch the area allowing infection or bacteria to grow or infest. _Lipsticks_ Slice lipstick with a clean sterile blade. _Cosmetic purse or Bag_ Wash out regularly or put in washing machine with disinfectant. Allow to dry 100% before reusing. *Infections That Can Occur with Makeup & Its Application* _Conjunctivitis_ (Pink eye) Common Signs & Symptoms Redness in one or both eyes -Itchiness in one or both eyes -A gritty feeling in one or both eyes -A discharge in one or both eyes that forms a crust during the night -Tearing -Pink eye may make you feel as if you've got something in one or both of your eyes that you just can't remove. When you wake up in the morning, your eyes may seem to be pasted shut from the discharge coming from your eyes. _Stye (Eye)_ Common Symptoms -Red, swollen bump -Tearing of your eye, tenderness in the area of swelling - A gritty, scratchy sensation as if there is a foreign body-Sensitivity to light- Eye pain-Discomfort when blinking-Eye Stye can make your eye very itchy & sore. _Oral Herpes (Cold sores)_ Herpes is a group of blisters on a red base. These blisters dry up rapidly & leave scabs that last anywhere from a few days to a few weeks, depending on the severity of the infection. This pattern has important implications for the many people who fear they have herpes but don't: If something lasts for weeks, it is unlikely to be herpes. Herpes infections feel dry & crusty, and they sometimes itch. Some patients have a "prodrome," which is when certain symptoms occur before the actual sores becomes fully evident. The prodrome to herpes infections typically involves a burning or tingling sensation that precedes the appearance of blisters by a few hours or a day or two. _Primary oral herpes_ Primary herpes refers to the first episode of symptoms after infection, often presenting with painful sores on the lips, gums, mouth. _Staph Infection_ Staph is the shortened name for Staphylococcus, a type of bacteria. These bacteria can live harmlessly on many skin surfaces, especially around the nose, mouth, genitals, and anus. But when the skin is punctured or broken for any reason, staph bacteria can enter the wound and cause an infection.There are more than 30 species in the staph family of bacteria, and they can cause different kinds of illnesses. People can get staph infections from contaminated objects, but staph bacteria often spread through skin-to-skin contact — the bacteria can be spread from one area of the body to another if someone touches the infected area. Staph infections can spread from person to person among those who live close together in group situations. Sharing towels, bed linen, makeup etc. Although it's very rare, infections caused by S. aureus can occasionally become serious. This happens when the bacteria move from a break in the skin into the bloodstream. This can lead to infections in other parts of the body, such as the lungs, bones, joints, heart, blood, and central nervous system. Staph infections in other parts of the body are less common than staph skin infections. They are more likely in people whose immune systems have been weakened by another disease. For most serious staph skin infections, your doctor may prescribe an antibiotic for you. *IF YOU SUSPECT ANY INFECTION, SKIN IRRITATION OF ANY SORT CONSULT YOUR MEDICAL PRACTITIONER OR SPECIALIST.* <img src='http://static3.shopify.com/s/files/1/0006/0282/files/DR1.jpeg' alt='' />