Makeup and hygiene – know the facts

The issue – 60 % of women admit to sharing makeup (*1).
The facts – sharing makeup transmits bacteria.
The Pro Hygiene Collection® solution – clean and sanitise makeup brushes regularly, sanitise makeup and tools, ensure hands and clean before applying makeup.

The issue – 72% of women have never washed their makeup brushes (*2).
The facts – dirty makeup brushes, sponges and tools harbour germs.
The Pro Hygiene Collection® solution – clean and sanitise makeup brushes regularly, sanitise makeup and tools, ensure hands are clean before applying makeup.

The issue– 80% of germs are transferred by hands (*4).
The facts – many nasty illnesses start with poor hand hygiene.
The Pro Hygiene Collection® solution – sanitise hands before applying makeup.

The issue – 100% testers from beauty counters tested positive for e-coli, herpes simplex, staph, strep and other bacteria (*5).
The facts – sharing makeup, makeup brushes and testing cosmetic products at the beauty counter and at events results in cross-contamination.
The Pro Hygiene Collection® solution – clean all makeup brushes before use, use disposable applicators, do not “double dip”, ensure makeup testers are sanitized and hands are germ-free before trying.

By using The Pro Hygiene Collection® as part of your daily makeup application and cleansing routine, you can dramatically reduce the risks you expose yourself to, whilst extending the life of your makeup and your accessories such as false eyelashes. Think about those favourite cosmetics that aren’t available to buy any more, so you know you can keep them safely germ-free until they eventually run out.  As a professional makeup artist or student, you should be using The Pro Hygiene Collection® throughout your day’s work to avoid cross-contamination of your clients.