{"id":431602,"date":"2022-04-14T16:54:03","date_gmt":"2022-04-14T13:54:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/makeup-brushes-dirtier-than-toilet-seats-study\/"},"modified":"2022-04-14T16:54:03","modified_gmt":"2022-04-14T13:54:03","slug":"makeup-brushes-dirtier-than-toilet-seats-study","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/makeup-brushes-dirtier-than-toilet-seats-study\/","title":{"rendered":"#Makeup brushes dirtier than toilet seats: study"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2570d5a6f79\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2570d5a6f79\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/makeup-brushes-dirtier-than-toilet-seats-study\/#%E2%80%9CMakeup_brushes_dirtier_than_toilet_seats_study%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Makeup brushes dirtier than toilet seats: study&#8221;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CMakeup_brushes_dirtier_than_toilet_seats_study%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Makeup brushes dirtier than toilet seats: study&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module alignleft\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>Thinking of beautifying your face today? You could be giving yourself a fungus facial.<\/p>\n<p>An alarming new UK study revealed that makeup brushes can be dirtier than a toilet \u2014 with microscopic photos showing the tools encrusted in mold, bacteria, yeast and other nightmarish microbes. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s awful to see the amount of bacteria that could potentially sit on a makeup brush,\u201d Dr. Suhail Alam, medical director at the Aventus Clinic which conducted the research, told Jam Press. The study aimed to show how these cosmetic accessories can turn into veritable microbe-breweries if not maintained properly \u2014 even after only being used a few times. <\/p>\n<p>In order to determine what horrors lurk on the brush\u2019s surface, researchers took samples from 12 makeup <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>liers and then analyzed each under a microscope. They then snapped pics of each vial. <\/p>\n<p>The resultant photos show the gag-inducing results, which include an eyeshadow brush test tube completely overgrown with fuzzy blue and green mold. Meanwhile, the foundation brush sample is streaked with blood-red bacteria like something out of a CDC petri dish. <\/p>\n<p>All told, scientists found that samples harbored a collective 4,364 colonies of yeast and bacteria while 11 of the brushes were reportedly filthier than the average toilet seat. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/makeup-brushes-are-dirtier-than-toilets-07.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"&quot;It\u2019s awful to see the amount of bacteria that could potentially sit on a makeup brush,&quot; said Dr. Suhail Alam.\" class=\"wp-image-21899620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/makeup-brushes-are-dirtier-than-toilets-07.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1536 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/makeup-brushes-are-dirtier-than-toilets-07.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/makeup-brushes-are-dirtier-than-toilets-07.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>\u201cIt\u2019s awful to see the amount of bacteria that could potentially sit on a makeup brush,\u201d said Dr. Suhail Alam.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Jam Press<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/makeup-brushes-are-dirtier-than-toilets-06.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"&quot;Even after a person uses a makeup brush for the first time, it will already be forming colonies of bacteria,&quot; warned Alam.\" class=\"wp-image-21899619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/makeup-brushes-are-dirtier-than-toilets-06.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1536 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/makeup-brushes-are-dirtier-than-toilets-06.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/makeup-brushes-are-dirtier-than-toilets-06.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>\u201cEven after a person uses a makeup brush for the first time, it will already be forming colonies of bacteria,\u201d warned Alam.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Jam Press<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/makeup-brushes-are-dirtier-than-toilets-04.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"The samples harbored a collective 4364 colonies of yeast. \" class=\"wp-image-21899616\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/makeup-brushes-are-dirtier-than-toilets-04.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1536 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/makeup-brushes-are-dirtier-than-toilets-04.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/makeup-brushes-are-dirtier-than-toilets-04.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>The samples harbored a collective 4,364 colonies of yeast. <\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Jam Press<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The worst offenders on average were the eyeshadow brush with 928 combined colony forming units, the blusher brush (697.5 combined colony forming units) and lipgloss (625 combined colony forming units).<\/p>\n<p>Along with being aesthetically displeasing, these impromptu germ incubators could be spreading infection. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cEven after a person uses a makeup brush for the first time, it will already be forming colonies of bacteria,\u201d warned Alam. \u201cWith daily use, the brushes will automatically start collecting dirt, pollutants, oil and dead skin cells, which is why make-up brushes act as a breeding ground for bacteria which can lead to breakouts and skin irritations.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/makeup-brushes-are-dirtier-than-toilets-03.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"&quot;If a contaminated brush comes into contact with the eye, this could cause infections or allergic reactions,&quot; said Alam.\" class=\"wp-image-21899612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/makeup-brushes-are-dirtier-than-toilets-03.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1536 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/makeup-brushes-are-dirtier-than-toilets-03.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/makeup-brushes-are-dirtier-than-toilets-03.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>\u201cIf a contaminated brush comes into contact with the eye, this could cause infections or allergic reactions,\u201d said Alam.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Jam Press<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/makeup-brushes-are-dirtier-than-toilets-02.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"11 of the brushes were reportedly filthier than the average toilet seat. \" class=\"wp-image-21899611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/makeup-brushes-are-dirtier-than-toilets-02.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1536 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/makeup-brushes-are-dirtier-than-toilets-02.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/makeup-brushes-are-dirtier-than-toilets-02.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>11 of the brushes were reportedly filthier than the average toilet seat. <\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Jam Press<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>He continued, \u201cIf a contaminated brush comes into contact with the eye, this could cause infections or allergic reactions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, contamination \u201ccan be avoided with a weekly cleaning routine,\u201d per the good doctor.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo clean the brushes properly, we suggest lathering the brush in an appropriate skin cleanser, massaging any bristles in the palm of your hand thoroughly, rinsing with lukewarm water and then squeezing the brush to remove any excess moisture,\u201d he said. \u201cThe more you clean your brushes, the less dirt seeps out of the bristles, but this is a good thing, so don\u2019t stop cleaning your brushes regularly if you find this to be the case!\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/makeup-brushes-are-dirtier-than-toilets-01.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Researchers took samples from 12 makeup appliers and then analyzed each under a microscope. \" class=\"wp-image-21899609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/makeup-brushes-are-dirtier-than-toilets-01.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1536 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/makeup-brushes-are-dirtier-than-toilets-01.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/makeup-brushes-are-dirtier-than-toilets-01.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>Researchers took samples from 12 makeup appliers and then analyzed each under a microscope. <\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Jam Press<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/makeup-brushes-are-dirtier-than-toilets-05.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Mold lip gloss anyone?\" class=\"wp-image-21899618\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/makeup-brushes-are-dirtier-than-toilets-05.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1536 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/makeup-brushes-are-dirtier-than-toilets-05.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/makeup-brushes-are-dirtier-than-toilets-05.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>Mold lip gloss anyone?<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Jam Press<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Perhaps contamination is doubly likely for this freeloading influencer who uses department store makeup counters as on-the-go beautification stations.\n                        <\/p><\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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