1 Department of Biology, collage of Educationfor pure Sciences, University of Tikrit, Iraq.
2 Department of Biology, collage of Science, University of Tikrit, Iraq.
Research Article
GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2025, 33(02), 509-513.
Article DOI: 10.30574/gscbps.2025.33.2.0450
Received 08 October 2025; revised on 15 November 2025; accepted on 18 November 2025
Cosmetics with a rich texture can provide the perfect conditions for dangerous microorganisms to grow. Furthermore, each person's skin microbiota is different and could be dangerous to another. Sharing cosmetics could spread the pathogenicity of the skin and eyes in saloons for beauty. Determining the level of contaminants brought about by bacteria was the primary goal of this study in used skin and eye cosmetics that are sold to women in beauty shops as public makeup kits.
Contaminated cosmetics were found among the 50 types examined in this investigation. Items including eye pencil, lip pencil, and mascara were examined. The pollutants ranged in concentration from 102 to 104 C.F.U./ml and included Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumonia, and fungi with the value Penicillium spp., Aspergillus fumigatus, and Candida albicans. Cosmetics are susceptible to microbiological proliferation since they contain water and additional nutrients. According to a recent study, certain microorganisms are dangerous to people.
The research area's face products and other communal health and cosmetic items are highly polluted. Thus, it is crucial to create stringent inspection guidelines for cosmetic items both before and after they are put on the market, store used cosmetics in cool, dry locations, and raise awareness among staff of beauty salons. About the proper use, hygienic handling, and upkeep of medical supplies and cosmetics. The pollutants ranged from 102 to 104 C.F.U./ml and included bacteria such as Aspergillus fumigatus, Candida albicans, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, and Klebsiella pneumonia, as well as fungus like Penicillium spp.
Bacteria; Fungi; Cosmetics; Microbiological Contamination; Beauty Salons
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Noor Qutiba Saleh, Marwa Muzahim Mahdee Al-doori and Dunia kamal salim. Bacterial and fungal contamination of some cosmetics used by female students in Saladin Governorate, Iraq. GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2025, 33(2), 509-513. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/gscbps.2025.33.2.0450