SHARING may be caring, but some things are best kept to yourself.
According to an article published on the Brightside.me website, these are items that should be used only by you:
* Lip gloss and lipstick
PixabayDiseases such as herpes can easily be transmitted through sharing lipstick or lip gloss. Even if the affected person doesn’t have an obvious rash, the virus can still be present in the mouth’s mucous membrane and saliva.
* Headphones
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Each person has a unique bacterial flora balance in his or her earwax. Whenever we decide to share earphones with a friend, we risk disrupting this balance. This, in turn, may provoke an ear infection.
* Hair clips and curlers
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Most people know that lending your comb to another person is a bad idea. Well, the same applies to all hair accessories that come into contact with the scalp! Fungi and lice are easily spread by means of borrowed headbands, combs, scrunchies, or curlers.
* Roll-on deodorants
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Even with roll-on deodorants that have antibacterial properties, the surfaces that come into contact with the skin may contain bacteria. After all, it’s the bacteria that cause the smell of sweat which we are trying to neutralise.
* Towels
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A towel’s main function is to absorb the maximum amount of liquid from the surface of your body. That is why, even when you’re perfectly healthy, increased humidity inside the bathroom gradually turns your towel’s damp fabric into a perfect breeding ground for mold, bacteria, and fungi.
* Manicure and cosmetic accessories
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Your tweezers, nail clippers, epilators, razors, and other accessories should only be used by you. No one else. When in frequent use, these items are likely to have invisible microscopic droplets of blood on their surfaces. Don’t share them with anyone if you want to avoid getting herpes and fungal infections.
*Â Skin care accessories
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Facial cleansing brushes, massage rollers, and special sponges seem easy enough to clean. However, over time, their bristles and bumps accumulate small bits of skin that contain bacteria. This can cause acne and flaky facial skin.
*Â Shoes
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When you’re wearing shoes, your feet inevitably begin to sweat, creating the perfect breeding conditions for fungus. Try to avoid the unhygienic habit of putting slippers on wet feet to prevent the appearance of fungus and bacteria.
To read the full article and to find out how to take care of the items listed, visit the Brightside.me website
