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A healthy unbroken skin is the body’s first line of defense to fight any infection or bacteria. The body is remarkable in its ability to fight any infection.

Bacteria can enter the body through breaks in the skin such as a cut or scratch, by breathing, by ways of eyes and ears and by mouth by way of foods and liquids.

Bacteria are also commonly known as germs or microbes and they can only be seen with the aid of a microscope. There are hundreds of different kinds of bacteria, but we will primarily concern ourselves with pathogenic and non pathogenic bacteria.

The non pathogenic bacteria are of least concern as they are harmless and beneficial. They improve the fertility of the soil and fermentation as they live on dead matter. The pathogenic bacteria to be more specific, termed as germs or microbes are harmful and produce diseases. They require a living matter for their growth. It is because of this bacteria that sanitary conditions must be followed for any of your cosmetic products and its applicators.

The pathogenic bacteria can cause you illness starting from puss, boil, blisters to pneumonia, influenza etc... it becomes a threat to health when the body is unable to cope with their harmful toxins. A disease is called contagious when it can spread from one person to another.

None of this can be seen with the naked eye and so it is very important to practice cleanliness and sanitization at all times.

Sterilization and Sanitization Sterilization is the process of making an object germ free by the destruction of all kinds of bacteria whether beneficial or harmful. Sanitization is the science and practice of effecting healthful and hygienic conditions .

Sterilization is done effectively by destroying the bacteria by intense heat such as boiling, steaming or ultraviolet rays... Sanitization is done with disinfectants or antiseptics or also using rubbing alcohol.

Powders And Palettes - spritz the powder directly with rubbing alcohol and let it dry.

Liquid Creams / Foundation Or Bottles With Nozzles – dip a cotton ball in rubbing alcohol and give the nozzle or container and cap a solid cleaning.

All Tools Like Spatula / Scissors / Tweezers / Sharpeners – can be immersed in to a bowl of rubbing alcohol solution for 5 minutes and then wipe it clean

Brushes, Blenders And Applicators to be washed with shampoo and conditioner and leave it for drying naturally on a towel and then blow dry it.

Pencils - sprayed and wiped with cotton ball

Lipsticks and other creams to be always taken with a spatula in to your palette holder and applied, this way the surface always remains clean.

Always store all your products in cool and dark places to extend its shelf life.

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The way a person is perceived by others can be a great asset or an unfortunate liability . Your image is your asset when all elements of your visible person (speech, dress, body language, manners) match your talent and aspirations. A well built image and etiquette will give you the opportunity to prove yourself. Your talent will get you invited back.

It is important to learn to market yourself as attractive as possible, then make sure you have the inner substance to back it up.

Because of the nature of the profession, the makeup artist more than anyone else must be a master of personal improvement and reflect this by adequate grooming and by cultivation of taste, style and a certain amount of “chic”. You need your client to trust your taste.

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Upgrade your income as a makeup artist varies from working at a salon to a full-time freelancer and it also varies on the industry you are working in.