8 Things You Shouldn’t Share With Your Friends or Family

We all know that one must never borrow another person’s comb or toothbrush. However, there are many other personal belongings that we occasionally share with others but really shouldn’t.

Here’s a list of objects that mustn’t have more than one owner. Moreover, we’ll tell you how to keep them clean and in great condition!

8 Things You Shouldn’t Share With Your Friends or Family

– Your friend has left her makeup set at home. Surely it’s ok to lend her your lipstick? Actually, you shouldn’t do that. Diseases such as herpes can easily be transmitted through sharing lipstick or lip gloss.

– Each person has a unique bacterial flora balance in his or her earwax. Whenever we decide to share earphones with a friend, we risk disrupting this balance. This, in turn, may provoke an ear infection.

– Most people know that lending your comb to another person is a bad idea. Well, the same applies to all hair accessories that come into contact with the scalp! Fungi and lice are easily spread by means of borrowed headbands, combs, scrunchies, or curlers.

– Even with deodorants that have antibacterial properties, the surfaces that come into contact with the skin may contain bacteria. After all, it’s the bacteria that cause the smell of sweat which we are trying to neutralize.

– A towel’s main function is to absorb the maximum amount of liquid from the surface of your body. That is why, even when you’re perfectly healthy, increased humidity inside the bathroom gradually turns your towel’s damp fabric into a perfect breeding ground for mold, bacteria, and fungi.

– Your tweezers, nail clippers, epilators, razors, and other accessories should only be used by you. No one else. When in frequent use, these items are likely to have invisible microscopic droplets of blood on their surfaces. Don’t share them with anyone if you want to avoid getting herpes and fungal infections.

– Facial cleansing brushes, massage rollers, and special sponges seem easy enough to clean. However, over time, their bristles and bumps accumulate small bits of skin that contain bacteria. This can cause acne and flaky facial skin.

– When welcoming guests, it’s only natural to offer them slippers. But you’d better buy a special pair or two for use on such occasions only.

When you’re wearing shoes, your feet inevitably begin to sweat, creating the perfect breeding conditions for fungus. Try to avoid the unhygienic habit of putting slippers on wet feet to prevent the appearance of fungus and bacteria.