Detection of Pathogenic Bacteria in Make-up Tools

NCT ID: NCT06821204

Last Updated: 2025-04-24

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: COMPLETED
• Clinical Phase: NA
• Total Enrollment: 64 participants
• Study Classification: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2025-03-20
• Study Completion Date: 2025-04-18

Brief Summary

In addition to collecting product residues, dirt and oil, makeup products can damage the skin and cause infection as they are a breeding ground for bacteria. Studies investigating the microbiological contamination of makeup applicators have shown that makeup sponges and brushes are a means of transmitting pathogens. Other studies have determined that positive isolates are detected in almost every device taken from makeup tools. In order to draw attention to the source of infection that is not widely known by the public and to instill correct hygiene habits, this study aims to detect pathogenic bacteria in makeup tools used by university students and to evaluate the effectiveness of the hygiene training provided.

Detailed Description

Makeup does a good job of improving the appearance of women. However, many women do not know that makeup can be a health hazard because it contains bacteria and can spread infection. In addition to collecting product residue, dirt, and oil, makeup products can damage the skin and cause infection because they are a breeding ground for bacteria. Cosmetic contamination leads to various types of infections, ranging from mild to serious.

Studies investigating the microbiological contamination of used makeup applicators have shown that makeup sponges and brushes are a vehicle for pathogen transmission. Other studies have determined that Staphylococcus aureus grows as the dominant bacteria in makeup tools and that positive isolates are detected in almost every device taken. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends washing your makeup brushes every 7 to 10 days to protect your skin and kill any harmful bacteria left on your makeup brushes.

Infectious diseases are still a major public health problem, especially in developing countries. Therefore, it is important for people to adopt proper hygiene habits, especially hand washing, to prevent infection. In order to draw attention to a source of infection that is not widely known by the public and to instill correct hygiene habits, this study aims to detect pathogenic bacteria in make-up tools used by university students and to evaluate the effectiveness of the hygiene education provided.

Conditions

Health Education

Study Design

• Allocation Method: RANDOMIZED
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Primary Study Purpose: SUPPORTIVE_CARE
• Blinding Strategy: DOUBLE

Study Groups

Healt Education Group

Participants will be given one session (40 minutes) of training on the definition and importance of hygiene, the rules and importance of hand washing, the importance of cleaning make-up materials, which method, material and how often they should be cleaned, and the health risks that may occur if they are not cleaned.

Group Type: ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Health education group

Intervention Type: OTHER

Participants will be given one session (40 minutes) of training on the definition and importance of hygiene, the rules and importance of hand washing, the importance of cleaning make-up materials, which method, material and how often they should be cleaned, and the health risks that may occur if they are not cleaned.

Control group

No intervention will be applied to participants in this group.

Group Type: SHAM_COMPARATOR

control group

Intervention Type: OTHER

No intervention will be applied to participants in this group.

Interventions

Health education group

Participants will be given one session (40 minutes) of training on the definition and importance of hygiene, the rules and importance of hand washing, the importance of cleaning make-up materials, which method, material and how often they should be cleaned, and the health risks that may occur if they are not cleaned.

Intervention Type: OTHER

control group

No intervention will be applied to participants in this group.

Intervention Type: OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• Being registered at Ufuk University School of Nursing,
• Being over 18 and under 30
• Being female,
• Having make-up tools,
• Being volunteer to participate in the research.

Exclusion Criteria

• Being male,
• Not having make-up tools,
• Giving up participating in the research,
• Under 18 years old, over 30 years old

• Minimum Eligible Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Eligible Age: 30 Years
• Eligible Sex: FEMALE
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes

Sponsors

Ufuk University

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Duygu Akçay

Assistant Professor

Responsibility Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

Duygu Akçay, Asst. Prof.

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Ufuk University

Aslı Genç, Asst. Prof.

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Ufuk University

Nedim Sultan, Prof.Dr.

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Ufuk University

Locations

Ufuk University

Balgat, Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

Other Identifiers

UFUKU-HSH-DA-01

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id