We know that makeup tools are real nests for bacteria. In August 2017, a young American woman developed a (serious) staph infection because of … a poorly maintained eyebrow brush. Regarding “beauty blenders” – those egg-shaped foam foundation sponges – brands recommend daily cleaning with soap and water, and regular washing in the washing machine.
However, Julianna Asouzou, a 19-year-old London law student, may have found another technique, faster and more efficient: the microwave. In a video posted on Twitter and already liked more than 100,000 times, the young woman places her beauty blender (dirty) in a glass filled with soapy water and slides it all in the microwave for 1 min.
The microwave, an effective weapon against many bacteria
Surprise: the accessory, initially covered in foundation, comes out like new! Obviously, her beauty / health tip was immediately imitated … with varying degrees of success. Internet users thus post photos of their beauty blender completely melted after a passage in the microwave … For the technique to work, it is indeed necessary to completely immerse the accessory in soapy water.
A tip to adopt? Why not: according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Saint Martin (in the United States), the microwave is effective against many bacteria and certain viruses. We try ?
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