Expired women Cosmetics are a ticking time bomb, according to new study in the UK.

It was discovered that almost one in two women keeps cosmetics for about 6 years, while the expiration date is significantly shorter. This causes huge reproduction of toxins and bacteria that are pathogens and significantly increase the risk of eye infections such as bacterial conjunctivitis, blepharitis, and inflammation of the eyelids, Raut informs.

Thus, the eye shadows are considered the main cause of the spread of infection, as they are applied very close to the eye. Next on the harmfulness are lipstick and liquid foundation that women keep on average for 4 years, respectively, which is more than three years longer than they should be kept. Mascara and eyeliner are kept in average for 3 years.

The most frequently replenished beauty products are face powder, blush and bronzer, but even they are kept for about a year longer than they should. While doing this strictly contraindicated, as cosmetics easily becomes an excellent breeding ground for bacteria, such as Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermis.