Optometry October 2008 PMID 18922495

Microbial contamination associated with mascara use.

Latricia D Pack, M Gary Wickham, Rebecca A Enloe, Denise N Hill

Mentions

56
Peak: 6 in Nov 2025
across 5 sources since Dec 2014

Extended reach

19,579
potential audience

Total likes

522

Video views

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Dec 2014 – Nov 2025

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The posts reflect a basic reaction to the study, with phrases like 'your mascara could have staph, strep and/or fungi' emphasizing potential health risks, and the tone is casual and decisive. This suggests a recognition of the study's relevance but minimal elaboration or detailed engagement.

AgreementModerate agreement

Posts express concern and acknowledgment of the research, suggesting agreement with the importance of replacing mascara regularly.

InterestModerate interest

The discussion indicates a moderate level of curiosity about the microbial contamination issue.

EngagementNeutral engagement

The comments are brief and somewhat dismissive, showing limited deep interaction with the details of the study.

ImpactModerate impact

The posts highlight practical implications, such as being cautious about mascara use, implying some level of influence on personal habits.

Abstract in brief

  • This study examined microbial contamination in mascara tubes after 3 months of daily use, finding that about 44% of the tubes showed microbial growth, mainly from bacteria like Staphylococcus epidermidis and Streptococcus, as well as fungi.
  • The research suggests that mascara tubes can harbor microbes due to normal microorganisms on eyelashes, and applying mascara can introduce these microbes into the product over time.
  • Based on these findings, it is recommended to replace mascara every 3 months to reduce the risk of microbial contamination and potential infections, with possibly more frequent replacement in the future.]

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good morning, after only 3 months your mascara could have staph, strep and/or fungi in it BYE https://t.co/5HilA1gfzR

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@BrittDubyaa · X

good morning, after only 3 months your mascara could have staph, strep and/or fungi in it BYE https://t.co/5HilA1gfzR

Feb 19, 2024 · 231 followers View post →
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