When to Throw Out Makeup

When to throw out your makeup
Do you ever wonder how long is too long to keep makeup products? Well, all makeup has a shelf life and it is important to be aware of when it becomes unsafe to keep using makeup. Cosmetics products are generally formulated and tested for a shelf life of one to three years under normal storage conditions depending on the product’s composition, packaging, preservation and other factors.

Consumers should be aware that expiration date is simply rules of thumb, and then a product safety may expire along before the expiration date if the product has not been properly stored. Cosmetics that have been improperly stored, for example expose to high temperatures of sunlight or opened and examined by consumers prior to final sale may deteriorates substantially before the expiration date. On the other hand, products stored under ideal conditions maybe acceptable long after the expiration date has been reached.

As a guideline to how long you should keep your makeup products, a water base foundation will last up to a year and in older base one for about a year and a half. If you find that the water base foundation dries up before it is all gone or has expired, all you need to do to revive is just add a few drops of alcohol free toner and then shake it a little to rid it of any lumps. Blush can be kept up to six months and cream and gel cleansers up to a year.

Eyeliners can last up to a period of three years time and should be sharpened on a regular basis for a smooth application and finish and to guarantee that no bacteria has had time to settle take off resident on it. Eye shadow can last up to three years as well. Whereas mascaras are, the product that must be disposed that most readily. Get rid of your mascara after three or four months regardless of whether the tube is finished or not. Mascara is the most likely to harbor bacteria, which can make it bad news and contrary to popular belief there is no need to pump the mascara one in and out before applying. Instead, simply twist it slowly in a circle on the tube before opening it.

Lip liner can last up to three years, but there is a mixed opinion about lipstick. Some cosmetic expert say, lipsticks are good for a year too. All other say they are good for a period of about three or four years. You will know that a lipstick is gone bad when it smells funny. If it does then do not use it on your lips. Whatever you do, toss it out. In order to preserve the longevity of your lipstick, keep it in the fridge. So there are some easy, fun tips and helpful information about when to throw out your old makeup.


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