Experts have revealed the shocking products most women use that can cause serious skin problems.
Dr. Selmed Meser is a British doctor whose YouTube bio describes him as “an award-winning doctor and MBChB (Hons) MRes with academic publications published in the UK, who promotes health with high-quality scientific content. “We are on a mission to make things simple.”
In a short video he posted on his channel @DiamondMezherHe revealed that the anonymous 30-year-old patient ended up going to the doctor because the skin rash on his face was so bad.
They used steroids, antifungals, antibiotics, and acne creams, but no one wanted to touch it.
The GP was baffled and nothing seemed to be working, so the woman was sent to a dermatologist to see if she could get help, but discovered the culprit was in her makeup brushes. It turns out.
“This patient’s case explains exactly why this 30-year-old patient came to see his doctor with a persistent rash,” Selmed continued in the video.
When she went to a specialist dermatologist, they still didn’t know the exact treatment method, so they took a swab and sent it to a lab.
The doctor continued: “What they discovered was truly shocking.
“This is a bacteria that usually only affects people who are immunocompromised, such as people with HIV or people undergoing chemotherapy called Pseudomonas.
“Where do you think you found your sources?”
Shockingly, the source of the bacteria was the woman’s dirty makeup brushes.
According to the doctor, “These things have more germs than a toilet seat, but don’t take my word for it.”
“In this study by Spectrum, we actually replaced a toilet seat and compared it to a dirty makeup pack.
This tool, which is in every woman’s bag, can damage your skin. ”
lesson?
Always keep your makeup brushes and tools in the best condition to keep your skin clean.
It turns out that surprisingly few people keep their beauty tools free.
A 2023 Beauty Pie survey of over 1,000 people revealed that 45% have never washed their foundation brush and more than half have never washed their beauty blender.
Dr Joe Latimer, a microbiologist at the University of Salford, said: ‘Our skin is a symbiotic ecosystem of countless bacteria, fungi and viruses, and in most cases our skin maintains a balance between these bacterial species. is maintained.”
“Our bacteria keep our skin healthy and protect us from infections, but when their numbers grow too high, problems such as acne, atopic dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, and wound infections occur. There is a possibility.”
But it’s not just cosmetics that are being neglected.
“Even Brits admit that skin care tools such as flannels, headbands and face sculptors can leave dirt and bacteria growing.
A terrifying image taken by a beauty company shows tools magnified 10x, revealing what happens when you forget to wash them.
Photos of foundation brushes show that they are covered in bristles filled with makeup residue and oil from years ago.
If not thoroughly disinfected, a buildup of this product can occur after continued use, causing oil and dirt to build up on the brush and skin, which can lead to infections and acne.
Dr Joe Latimer, a microbiologist at the University of Salford, said: ‘Our skin is a symbiotic ecosystem of countless bacteria, fungi and viruses, and in most cases our skin maintains a balance between these bacterial species. is maintained.”
“Our bacteria keep our skin healthy and protect us from infections, but when their numbers grow too high, problems such as acne, atopic dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, and wound infections occur. There is a possibility.”
But it’s not just cosmetics that are being neglected. Brits also admit that skincare tools like flannels, headbands and face sculptors can leave dirt and bacteria growing.
Facial sculptors like Gua Sha have been the most neglected beauty tool.
Almost three-quarters (73%) of respondents said they had never cleaned their home.
Surprisingly, 40% of people said they had never washed their facial flannels, and half said they had never washed their facial cloths.
Chilling photos show how the structure of flannel fabric perfectly traps dirt and fibers that can stick to your skin every time you wash it.
Dr Latimer says: ‘Every time you touch your skin with beauty tools like makeup brushes, face cloths and facial rollers, some bacteria gets onto the tools.
“Over time, bacteria, dead skin tissue, and old skin care and makeup products can build up on your tools, causing bacterial growth.
“So when we use that tool again, thousands of these microbes return to the skin. To make matters worse, the bacteria love warmth and moisture.
“This means that when cloths and brushes are stored in a damp environment, more bacteria will grow.”
Other beauty tools, such as fake tanning mitts and skin care headbands, also fall victim to poor hygiene practices.
Of those surveyed, 73% admitted to never washing their tanning mitts, and 61% said they never washed their skincare headbands.
If you don’t clean these tools when you use beauty products regularly, rashes and stains can occur as the soft materials become a trap for dirt and bacteria.
Dr. Latimer said, “To prevent bacteria from multiplying to potentially unhealthy levels, we need to remove the bacteria’s food, water, and heat so that they cannot grow.”
“It’s best to clean your skin care and makeup tools regularly and, most importantly, store them in a dry place.
That way, you can restore a happy balance between you and your germs without risking annoying spots or rashes. ”