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HEALTH AT HOME

LOOKING FRESH AS A

DAISYSpring cleaning? Remember to include

your makeup drawer.

WHILE MANY BEAUTY products do not have a printed to four months. Using it longer may cause eye
expiration date, the United States Food and Drug Administration infections.
(FDA) warns that this does not mean the products should be »» Store your makeup away from heat,
used forever. moisture and direct sunlight. These
elements can break down preservatives
Eye makeup has an especially short shelf life, but the rest of and help bacteria or fungi grow.
your cosmetics will vary depending on their type and ingredients. »» Only use your own makeup. Sharing makeup
Powders, for example, tend to last longer than creams or liquids, with family or friends may spread germs.
because bacteria thrives in a moist environment. Use fresh, unused applicators for “testers” at
makeup counters.
Your fingers, brushes or sponges can introduce bacteria or »» Clean your containers and applicators, and wash your hands
fungi to your makeup. Makeup applicators—especially mascara before you apply cosmetics.
wands—are exposed to that bacteria every time they’re used. As
the preservatives in your makeup break down, bacteria on or in the IF YOU THINK YOUR MAKEUP IS CAUSING AN ALLERGIC
products may grow. REACTION OR SKIN IRRITATION, URGENT CARE, NAVICENT
HEALTH IS HERE TO HELP. VISIT WWW.NAVICENTHEALTH.ORG
To avoid the health hazards that may come from using expired TO CHECK IN FOR AN ESTIMATED TREATMENT TIME AT
makeup, the FDA recommends you: ONE OF NAVICENT HEALTH’S URGENT CARE CENTERS.
»» Toss any cosmetics that change color or develop a different smell

or taste.
»» Replace any dry tubes of mascara. Mascara usually lasts two

KEEP YOUR PET FROM MAKING YOU SNEEZY

You probably don’t want to

find your furry friend a different

home, so does that mean you ABOUT 10 PERCENT of the population and keep the dog or cat out of
have to live with itchy eyes and a may have pet allergies, according to the bedrooms of allergic family members.

runny nose every day? American College of American Academy Unfortunately, the American College of
of Pediatrics. Learning that you are Allergy, Asthma & Immunology states

allergic to your pet can lead you to make this will not limit the allergens to only

some lifestyle changes. those dedicated rooms.

Unfortunately, no pet is truly »» Clear the air. Use a high-efficiency

hypoallergenic. Because cat allergens particulate air filter. Running one

are found on a cat’s skin and fur, as continuously in a room may help

well as in its saliva, all cats produce reduce allergen levels over time.

allergens. The American Kennel Club has »» Suck it up. Regular vacuuming can

identified some breeds of dogs, such as help reduce allergen levels as well.

poodles, schnauzers and some types of »» Talk to an expert. Your primary

terrier, that have nonshedding coats that care provider or allergist can help

produce less dander, but less dander isn’t you find the best treatment for

a solution for everyone. your allergy.

If someone in your family is allergic to

the household pet, you and your family LOOKING FOR A PRIMARY

can take these steps to minimize allergic CARE PROVIDER? VISIT

reactions: WWW.NAVICENTHEALTH.ORG/

»» Set some boundaries. Dedicate a few FIND-A-DOCTOR TO FIND THE

rooms in the house as pet-friendly, BEST FIT FOR YOU.

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