Germs in cosmetics
I was reading today about out-of-date make up carrying nasty bacteria which can cause Meningitis and Septicaemia.
Also more tests carried out found germs which can lead to urinary and respiratory infections.
It says one bug, enterococcus faecalis, was discovered on out of date blusher, foundation and lipstick too. Unfortunately it was also found on a lip gloss not due to expire until next August.
The tests were carried out by London Metropolitan University after an appeal to ladies to send in their make-up.
Now they are warning pregnant women and mums with babies to take extra care.
I wear very little make up nowadays, (at least my dogs still love me, without all the slap on
), so any bits of make up that I do have are probably quite old.
Perhaps it's time for a clear out.