Antibacterial cosmetic applicator

Abstract

Provided is an antibacterial brush material for make-up with long-lasting antibacterial properties, wherein the loss of the antibacterial agent through washing or the like is prevented by treating a synthetic fiber with a phenol compound and one or more quarternary ammonium salts selected from among: alkyl ammonium salts, alkyl benzyl ammonium salts, and alkyl pyridinium salts. Further provided is an antibacterial make-up applicator that uses the brush material.

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