Dipping your fingers into a jar of cream is a thing of the past as we all focus on washing our hands to prevent transmission of germs, viruses and infection. Although creams in traditional jars contain preservatives that prevent overgrowth of bacteria and other microorganisms, they're not fail-proof.  It’s impossible to open...

'Unhygienic make-up bags are rife with superbugs, scientists warn’ was the recent headline by the Cosmetics Business reporting on research by Aston University which found more than 90% of make-up products were carrying bacteria such as E.Coli and Staphylococci, which can cause blood poisoning and infections. The study has raised fears...