Despite every brand’s best efforts, you should still always trust your sense. “Just like you examine food for smell, color, and consistency before consuming, so should we be examining the products applied to our skin, as this gets absorbed by the body, too,” says Kseniya Kobets, MD, Director of Cosmetic Dermatology at Montefiore Advanced Care. “If you see any mold inside any product, you should not use it. Bacteria- or mold-ridden products applied to skin can cause irritation, or worse, an infection, especially if your skin is sensitive or eczema-prone.”
