The article describes the shelf life of cosmetics. Pointing a few tips for the correct preservation of cosmetics. Every woman knows that in cosmetics, expiration dates can be exhausted. The use of spoiled funds leads to bad consequences.
Suitability of cosmetics
It is very important to pay attention to the expiration dates when buying cosmetics. If this period is less than 30 months, then it is indicated in the form of an inscription: Exp 01/2015. This suggests that this product retains all properties and qualities until the specified date.
Until recently, the information that was contained on the product and indicated the expiration date was placed in a sealed package. But when you open cosmetics, bacteria get inside and the timing is significantly reduced. Also, along with fingers and other devices, microbes are introduced into open cosmetics. But, the issuance of new regulations, obliged manufacturers to indicate all data about the product, including instructions on how to use cosmetics from the moment of opening. All the necessary data must be stamped on packages, the shelf life of which is determined by 30 months or more. There is an inscription “Period after opening”, which means the period after opening. For example, if you see 12 M, this means that this product can only be stored for 12 months after opening. This allows us to control the shelf life after we start using cosmetics.
How long can cosmetic products be used?
If the packaging does not contain the necessary data, then you can spend the following approximate shelf life of the product after opening it:
- Mascara - 3-6 months. Later, it is very poorly applied to the eyelashes, sticks them together, crumbles, and bacteria that cause allergies appear in it.
- Lipstick -1, 5-2 years. After this period, she dries her lips, there is bitterness, a very unpleasant odor.
- Eyeshadow. Dry - 2-3 years, liquid -1-1.5 months. Then, when applied, they do not fit well on the eyelids, lumps appear.
- Cosmetic pencils - 1, 5 years. After the expiration date, its core breaks and does not lie flat on the skin surface.
- Tone cream. Depending on the basis on which it is made, it is stored from one to two years. Then it starts to slide, and lays down unevenly.
- Nail polish - maximum 1 year. If the varnish begins to dry, then it can be diluted with a solvent, but if it is very dry and difficult to apply, then its shelf life has expired.
- Shampoo - can be stored for a long time, from three to five years. But, nevertheless, if it has deteriorated, the smell will not be very pleasant and the bottle will swell.
- Tanning products it is recommended to use it seasonally and save no more than one year.
- Perfume. Sealed - from 3 to 5 years, opening - 6-18 months. They are more likely to deteriorate when exposed to sunlight and openings in the air.
Recommendations for preserving cosmetics
- avoid exposure to sunlight, store in a humid place;
- protect cosmetics from temperature extremes;
- brushes, sponges, makeup brushes should be kept clean and rinsed frequently.
When buying cosmetics, you need to be extremely careful. You need to be interested in the date of manufacture and clarify where it was stored. If the funds are frozen over in winter, and are very hot in summer, then it is not recommended to use them. Also, from time to time you need to check the cosmetic bag in order to get rid of the stitched products that can harm your health.
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