Bethenny Frankel Assigns Blame For Facial Infection That Cut Her Holiday Short

Bethenny Frankel has spilled the tea on how she recently got a facial infection. 

The media personality was hit with the infection while on a holiday trip with her daughter and friends at St. Barths. As a result, her schedule was changed, and the trip was inevitably cut short; despite this, she had a great time.

Another heartbreaking incident occurred in the same time frame. Bethenny Frankel was hit with the news of the passing of her longtime friend and makeup artist, Jason Kaplan. This tragic loss was beyond her expectations of the way to begin a new year.

Who would have thought that the bright white towels in hotel rooms could cause a bacterial infection? Frankel shared the update, claiming the bacterial infection she contracted on her face in St. Barts over New Year's was the result of hotel towels.

She said that it was her daughter, Bryn, who initially recognised it from the rash she got because she had previously had the same infection. "It happened once to my daughter, and she was the one who recognized it when it happened to me, and it started to happen to her," she said.

The media personality uploaded a TikTok where she explained how bacteria easily breed on towels and sheets as they are not cleaned immediately after use. She even threw in a joke about how the hotel linens are not magically cleansed by the "towel fairy."

The 55-year-old went on explaining that even towels and face cloths that are well cleaned still hold some amount of bacteria. She claimed her information source was a dermatologist/facialist.

She also cited other fertile grounds for bacteria to breed, such as makeup sponges, brushes, and powder puffs. Ultimately, the media personality decided that she will never, ever in her life use a hotel towel or a sheet again, as the experience is not something she would love to relive.

Many commenters fell in line with her school of thought, writing that although sheets and towels are bleached, it is still ineffective as they are cleaned in large numbers. Others affirmed her stance, disclosing how they also pack their personal towels and sheets when travelling. 

Frankel had a little holiday getaway to St. Barths with her teenage daughter, Bryn, and a few friends, including Glen Powell, Alix Earle, and Jeff Bezos' wife.

The group had fun by the pool, going out, partying, and making meaningful memories.  The Bravo veteran and Bryn had fun ringing in the new year, and she described her experience as a meaningful one surrounded by good people.

The Blast previously reported that Frankel was reminded of something she sometimes forgets during the trip: the source of real happiness. Even though her trip was cut short due to the death of her friend Kaplan and the bacterial infection she suffered. She assured her fans that she had a wonderful experience. 

Frankel has previously made headlines for losing her cool at the airport security lines. She shared how uncomfortable she finds the check-in process. With her status, it would not be far-fetched for the reality TV star to fly first class or use a private jet, but she willingly chooses to fly commercial. 

It was reported that she revealed her sole reason for this choice is that she does not want to waste money. She spends her money wisely and does not entertain waste in any form down to food items.

"I don't need to flex. I don't need it to be a label," she declared, adding that she still uses private travel but only for emergencies and special treats.

The "RHONY" alum previously spoke in defense of OnlyFans creators. She said the hate they receive is unnecessary, especially from critics who are not directly affected by their job.

Frankel said that people are too judgmental. Life is not a one-size-fits-all journey, as everyone is on a different path. The Blast shared that she believes everyone should have the freedom to choose what they want to do with their bodies.

"You don't have to listen. You don't have to watch. The good news is you don't have to do anything you don't want to do unless it's your job and it's at your work," the mom of one stressed.

Is Bethenny Frankel saying goodbye to using hotel towels and sheets?