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What precautions should you take to use cosmetics safely?  Don't apply makeup while driving. This makes for dangerous driving, and hitting a bump in the road and scratching your eyeball can cause bacteria to contaminate the cut. Never share makeup. Use a new disposable applicator when testing products. Ask salespersons to clean container openings with alcohol before applying their contents to your skin. Never add water or another liquid to a product to bring back its original consistency. This could introduce bacteria that can easily grow out of control. Stop using any product that causes an allergic reaction. Almost all cosmetics can cause allergic reactions in certain individuals. The first sign may be mild redness and irritation. There is no list of ingredients guaranteed not to cause allergic reactions, so if you are prone to allergies pay careful attention to what you use. Throw away makeup if the color changes or an odor 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. Never use aerosol beauty products near heat or while smoking because they can ignite. Hairsprays and powders may cause lung damage if inhaled regularly.
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