Why you shouldn't do makeup on your way to work?

It's happened to all of us: you wake up a little late for work, which means you have half the time to put on makeup. So often, in order to get ready quickly and still look good, women put on makeup on the way to the office.

Putting on a little concealer and blush on your commute may seem like a quick fix, but your skin may react negatively to it. "As you can imagine, trains are not the cleanest place on earth," writes HuffPost.

"It's a known fact that lack of personal space means you're more susceptible to catching a cold from coughing and sneezing from people in a confined space, and the same goes for your makeup: you pick up all the germs from the trays and tools, especially brushes," says celebrity makeup artist Buster Knights.

Helen Perks, a health and wellness strategist and registered dietitian, agrees.

"Doing makeup on the train is unclean and unhygienic. Applying makeup on the train can lead to the spread of germs and bacteria from your hands, face, and makeup products to other surfaces and passengers," says Perks.

"In addition, makeup products can contain toxic chemicals that can be released into the air and inhaled by other passengers. To avoid this, it is recommended that you do your makeup at home or in a designated area."

While we don't know how many germs are on a train, as it depends on the train's environment and the number of passengers, Perks warns that studies have shown that trains can be hotbeds of germs and bacteria.

She adds: "To reduce the risk of spreading germs, it is recommended that you follow good hygiene practices, such as washing your hands frequently. Also, avoid touching surfaces to reduce the spread of germs."

However, if you really need to do your makeup on the way to work, there are ways to do it.

"If you have to apply makeup on the train, the cleanest way to do it is to use makeup products that are in individual containers or disposable applicators," advises Perks. - This will help avoid cross-contamination and the spread of germs. In addition, it is important to wash your hands before and after applying makeup and avoid touching your face or eyes during the process."