Contents:
- Medical Video: What Deadly Diseases Look Like On Your Body
- How can bacteria be present in our makeup products?
- What infections might occur due to bacteria in makeup?
- 1. Conjunctivitis
- 2. Keratitis
- 3. Bintits
- 4. Blepharitis
- 5. Acne
Medical Video: What Deadly Diseases Look Like On Your Body
Are you one of the loyal users of makeup? You must be careful. The reason is bacterial contamination in makeup can cause several types of infections that range from mild to serious severity.
How can bacteria be present in our makeup products?
Various kinds of cosmetics are perfect breeding grounds for various types of bacteria, such as staphylococcus, streptococcus, micrococcus and E. coli. These bacteria are very likely to thrive in your makeup that has long been used, because the antibacterials in cosmetics will start to break down six months after purchase.
The University of Kansas Medical Center recommends removing mascara after three to four months, foundation after one year and eye shadow after two years to reduce the risk of infection. If you get an infection, replace your cosmetics to reduce the possibility of recurrence.
What infections might occur due to bacteria in makeup?
Here are some infections that can occur due to bacteria in makeup:
1. Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis is an infection of the membrane that lines the eyelids and part of the eyeball which causes swelling, red eyes and pain in the eye area. Although this condition usually attacks children, adults who use cosmetics can experience conjunctivitis if the bacteria come into contact with the membrane.
This conjunctivitis is an infection, so you must be treated as early as possible to avoid transmission to other people. To reduce the risk of getting conjunctivitis, avoid sharing cosmetics with other people and discard your eye cosmetics if they smell bad.
2. Keratitis
Microbial keratitis, better known as corneal infection, occurs when bacteria come into contact with the cornea. This condition usually occurs when the use of contact lenses that have been contaminated by bacteria. If you wear contact lenses after grooming, the bacteria in makeup can spread to one or both contact lenses. This allows bacteria to attack the cornea, causing dry eyes, decreased vision, swollen eyelids and sensitivity to light.
Visit your eye doctor if you experience these symptoms, because keratitis can cause blindness if not treated properly.
3. Bintits
Bintitan or also known as timbilan - the medical term hordeolum, is a small lump that at first glance looks like a pimple that is near the lashes or even eyelid. Spots are caused by oil and dirt that clogs the hole where the eyelashes root. After the hole is covered, bacteria grow in it and cause infection. This gland can also appear due to bacteria in makeup that will cause inflammation, swelling in the eyelid area, sometimes lumps also contain pus, and feel painful when pressed.
Treatment for nodules can be done by warm compresses, antibiotic drops, steroid drops, steroid injections, or in severe cases surgical drainage is required.
4. Blepharitis
Blepharitis is an infection of the eyelid that causes it inflammation in the base of the lashes that produces thick spots, yellowish mucus like pus which contains many bacteria. If staphylococcus bacteria contaminate cosmetic products, the use of these products will trigger the transfer of bacteria to the eye thereby increasing the risk of blepharitis.
Blepharitis causes you to experience sensitivity to light, blurred vision, pain and redness in the eyes. If bacteria enter the meiobian gland, conjunctivitis can also occur.
5. Acne
Acne is the most common problem that occurs due to the use of cosmetics too often. Dermatologist Jeanine Downie explained that mild acne or even more severe acne problems could be caused by facial skin contaminated with bacteria in makeup.
For some people, this bacterium may be totally harmless because it really depends on the strength of a person's immune system and one's resistance to bacterial infections.
