Lifestyles / Health
Makeup & Hygiene

Never drive and apply makeup. Not only is it dangerous driving, but hitting a bump in the road can cause you to scratch your eyeball, which could in turn lead to an infection and serious injury to your eye.

• Never share makeup.
• Always use a new disposable applicator when sampling products at a cosmetic counter. Insist that the salesperson clean container openings with alcohol before applying their contents to your skin.
• Never add liquid to a product to bring back its original consistency. Adding other liquids could introduce bacteria that can easily grow out of control.
• Stop using any product that causes an allergic reaction.
• Throw away makeup if the colour changes or an odour develops. Preservatives degrade over time and may no longer be able to fight bacteria.
• Do not use eye makeup if you have an eye infection. Throw away all products you were using when you discovered the infection.
• Keep makeup out of sunlight. Light and heat can degrade preservatives.
• Keep makeup containers tightly closed when not in use.
• If you have irritated or broken skin, do not apply make-up.

More Safety Tips to Remember:

• Read all directions and warnings on packaging and follow carefully
• If make-up is irritating the skin remove it and discontinue use
• Remember that skin can absorb chemicals and cause injury
• Use adequate ventilation at all times
• Never use adhesives not approved for use on human skin, or if you don't know how to remove them
• Never apply anything you do not know how to take back off
• Always think things through thoroughly beforehand. Be prepared for any possible problems.
• Never use anything toxic or that puts either you or your subject at a health risk. It isn't worth the problems.
• Never use anything that may irritate skin
• If you're not sure, don’t try it!