Ever since the first tube of modern mascara hit marketplace shelves in 1917, several beauty fearmongers have spread myths regarding the makeup’s potential danger. The ancient Egyptians believed their lash concoction of blended kohl, crocodile dung, honey, and water kept evil spirits from entering their body through their eyes, but these days, for the most part, mascara serves one simple purpose: enhancing the eyes. Old wives’ tales about mascara have circulated over the years, making it difficult to discern fact from fiction. To help you separate truth from falsehood, here are five of the most common claims made about mascara and some information on whether or not you should believe them. 1. YOU SHOULD REPLACE YOUR TUBE EVERY 3 MONTHS — FACT! Bacteria breeds in moist, dark, enclosed spaces, which makes your mascara tube a perfect home for these organisms to thrive. This is why mascara has the shortest lifespan of all cosmetic products. Once you open your mascara, you should throw it out after three months. 2. A BIGGER BRUSH EQUALS MORE VOLUME — FICTION! True volume and lash definition are better created through shorter, spread out bristles that allow room for more product to transfer to your lashes. FACT OR FICTION? THE TRUTH ABOUT MASCARA
3. YOU SHOULDN’T SHARE TUBES — FACT! Of all makeup products, mascara is the one you definitely don’t want to share. With all the bacteria that gathers in mascara, sharing is a quick and easy way to end up with a nasty bacterial or viral infection, like pinkeye. 4. WANDS WORK BETTER THAN EYELASH CURLERS — FICTION! Researchers say that a mascara’s brush and formula can work together to thicken and lengthen your lashes, but the best way to achieve a real curl is by using an eyelash curler before application. 5. YOU SHOULD REMOVE MASCARA BEFORE BED — FACT! There’s no debate on this one, especially after an ophthalmologist found solidified bits of mascara embedded in the eyelids of an Australian woman who was beginning to go blind last year. To prevent such irritation, use an effective makeup remover to ensure every bit of mascara is removed from your lashes before bed each night.
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