Detect 6 dangerous bacteria in cosmetics

According to the Daily Mail, the scientists from the University of London Metropolitan University have tested the level of safety of cosmetic 5 familiar to women including mascara, chalk, chalk background cheeks, lipstick and lipgloss. The result, they found six types of bacteria with different level of unsafe and potentially lethal.

One of them is Enterococcus faecalis bacteria cause meningitis caused many children under 5 years of age mortality. The researchers also found the bacterium causing acne condition and destroy the skin, even infections of the urinary tract, respiratory tract.

In addition, they also detect dangerous bacteria is deadly Eubacterium cause inflammation of the vagina and cause stomach ulcers-Aeromonas gut and wound infections.

"Most women are unaware of their cosmetics are where the reproduction of the bacteria that are capable of causing death", the Paul Matewele microbiology, London Metropolitan University, said. So, the scientists have recommended women should dispose of expired cosmetics use.

The bacteria survive in lipstick and mascara. Photo: Daily Mail.

When you open the cover cosmetics, bacteria will grow and penetrate. So you should use this product in a certain time according to the longevity of each type.

With some products not yet expired but there are strange signs on the surface or color change, you should be removed to avoid damage to health.

You can consult about the time limit for the use of certain cosmetic categories below:

-The liquid cosmetics (liquid) for the region of the eye such as mascara and eye limited water use 3-6 months.

-Cream underwear and background, Concealer should only take 6-12 months, however the wide mouth types are prone to catch the air should best not used before expiry used about 1 month.