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Fungal infections are the cause of most peoples dandruff issues, and the same fungi can result in skin issues in the rest of the face. So probably to kill that
by hvidgaard 7y ago
Fungal infections are the cause of most peoples dandruff issues, and the same fungi can result in skin issues in the rest of the face. So probably to kill that off.
- masklinn 7y agoIt's mostly so the product doesn't mold over. Skincare products are excellent mold cultivation medium: they're stored at ambient temperature (or more), they provide moisture (and are stored in moisture-rich environments) and they're full of interesting nutrients.
- hvidgaard 7y agoThat's a good point.
- Steve44 7y agoPlus most people would ‘double dip’ when using jars so there will be a transfer from the skin into the cream in the pot. If you have a pot which lasts a couple of months that is potentially quite a lot of material transferred from your skin into the dish.
- masklinn 7y ago> Plus most people would ‘double dip’ when using jars so there will be a transfer from the skin into the cream in the pot. As long as the packaging is not single-use or a bottle / tube they're multi-dipping anyway. And most containers are either completely open or will get filled back with unfiltered air.