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Effectiveness Of Commercially-Available Cosmetic Cleaners On Cosmetics And Cosmetic Brushes, Vanessa Ortiz
Effectiveness Of Commercially-Available Cosmetic Cleaners On Cosmetics And Cosmetic Brushes, Vanessa Ortiz
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The complex nature of skin contributes to the microbial population present on its surface. While normal skin flora is either beneficial or has no effect on the body, there are instances where pathogenic microorganisms are present and can cause infections. Damaged skin is more susceptible to infections from these microbes. Behavioral characteristics, such as the use of cosmetics, can affect the microbial population present on the skin. Staphylococcus aureus is the organism most commonly isolated from cosmetics, and it can be responsible for conjunctivitis, impetigo, boils, and folliculitis.
There are many ways microbial contamination of cosmetics can occur, such as …