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Every day we lose millions of skin cells and hair strands, and we perspire many hundreds of millilitres of sweat – we just can’t see it up close. I never consider using other make-up artists’ brushes and they would not ask to borrow mine. It is responsible and professional to never leave yourself liable for cross infection of bacteria or viruses.

Brush cleaning products go some way to cleansing the used make-up and bacteria from your brushes but be aware that it takes tremendous heat and strong chemicals to kill most bacteria and viruses so never assume your brushes are completely clean because they are not!

Disposable products like sponges and tissues go some way to protect us from ourselves. But by following a strict health and safety regime by using disposable products, sanitising the hands before and after application and cleaning equipment after use, you will diminish the chances of cross contamination.

MEDIC CHECK!

Remember, all skin changes should be checked by a doctor or dermatologist, especially those that appear black or blue in colour and are raised. Lesions that weep clear fluid or blood will require immediate medical attention so being able to identify these could go some way to preventing a spread of the problem. Do not cover these with make-up.

“Using a friend’s mascara is like saying ‘Can I borrow your dead skin, parasites and eye secretions to put on mine!’ Yuk!”