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Do i need to wash my hands before touching my face creams so as not to contaminate them?
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Face Cream hygiene: For optimal hygiene, it is a good idea to wash your hands before applying any multiple use product. In theory, if your hands are dirty, then any bacteria will be transferred to the face cream and from there to your face.
Answered 4/4/2014
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