Reasons Why You Need To Avoid Using Makeup Testers In Beauty Shops

JAKARTA - The purchase cycle of beauty products always starts with a sample test. You may see some products and packaging, sometimes try the tester provided as well. However, usually women tend to try this makeup product but never use it near the face. Women usually prefer to try makeup on their hands, because the hand that is tested is a hidden place for bacteria and germs that cause allergies and in some rare cases can cause masalah.

Tester contains several types of bacteria including staph and E.coli. E.coli is mainly a type of contamination that is transmitted from people who do not wash their hands. These bacteria can spread through lipbalm, lipstick, liploss, mascara, cohl, and even through eyeliners. If you also apply the tester on your hands, immediately clean it with tissue or makeup cleaning that contains a certain amount of alcohol.

In 2017, a woman in the United States sued a shop because she contracted Herpes from a lipstick test kit already used by other customers. While many beauty stores have the right instructions on how not to use the product on the face, you still can't guarantee the actions of other customers. Let's see some hidden dangers behind this adorable makeup tester.

Bacterial and viral infections: Cosmetic tester usually causes bacterial transmission which can cause skin infection, acne, and can also cause eye infection. Complex viruses such as symplectic Herpes can also be transmitted through lipstick tester.

Fungal infections: Bacteria and fungi can reproduce in cosmetic products that can cause itching, rashes, and scaly skin problems.

Certain allergies: You can also experience allergic reactions, especially if you have sensitive skin.

Irritation of the skin: The tester that has been used remains unclean and not removed from its place until the tester arrives. If you use a tester that is not washed and used by many people on the eyes or lips, be prepared to face itching problems or skin irritation.

Not washing for days and being used by many people, sometimes placed in open places in shops, testers experience uncontrolled temperatures and also deal with moisture in shops that can accelerate the growth of bacteria and fungi. Therefore, stop using this makeup tester and start using an AI beauty camera before choosing the beauty product you want.