You are counting your skin’s death. All beauty products expire. The molecules in these products break down into something else, and you can have a reaction to it. Inflammation of the skin, can in turn lead to redness, bumps, a rash, or even blisters and swelling of the skin. Inflammation is the CAUSE of most skin problems.
3 Main Points Why You Should Not Use Expired Beauty Product?
• Efficiency of active ingredients becomes compromised over time
• Product dries out, get clumpy and does not apply as smoothly
• Bacteria’s home
The general rule is: replace mascaras every three months (or risk getting eye infections), eyeliner and eye shadow every six to 12 months, and lipstick every one and a half years. Meanwhile, the average expiration date for foundation, powder, and other facial makeup is 12 months.
How to know if a Beauty Product Has Expired
• Unusual color, runny or lumpy
• has separated or developed a strange smell
• feels different on the skin than it once did, then throw it away
• Packaging that has expanded
The Dos & Don’ts of Making Your Products Last
Here are some easy tips for prolonging the shelf life of your products, while keeping your skin and body as healthy as possible.
DO:
• Always wash your hands before using products
• Tighten/secure the cap after each use
• Store products in a cabinet or drawer
• Throw away eye products after you've had an eye infection
DON’T:
• DON’T store your products in the refrigerator. Skincare formulas are designed to withstand the average fluctuations in temperature, but not long-term heat or cold storage—that means keeping your products in your fridge reduces their lifespan and stability (I was guilty of this!)
• DON'T store products in direct sunlight
• DON'T share your products with others
• DON’T forget to clean the cap or lid if you drop it on the floor. Use soap and water or rubbing alcohol and dry thoroughly before replacing.
Hope this article will help you to determine if a spoilt/expired product is going back to the drawer or to the bin! Be vain, be safe!
