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Should i throw out my make up if i got conjunctivitis?

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Maybe: Makeup can be colonized with bacteria. Usually there are preservatives in the makeup which help control this. If the makeup is old - say more than 2 months then replacing it can be helpful.

Answered 10/13/2016

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Depends: If you or your doctor suspect that the infection might be related to your cosmetics then you should discard them. Otherwise, it is often not necessary. Although make-up is not sterile and harbors a lot of germs, you have likely been using yours for a long time prior to developing conjunctivitis and it was probably not the cause. Of course, it can't hurt to buy new make-up!

Answered 7/30/2015

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