June 10, 2016

Replace old beauty products


Cosmetics
Because cosmetic products are used on some very germ-laden areas of our bodies, like around the eyes, nose and mouth, they can breed bacteria. Therefore, they don't have an indefinite shelf-life. The usable life of some common cosmetics are:
- Mascara and liquid eyeliner: three months.
- Cream eye shadows: three to four months.
- Powder shadows: six months if you don't reuse the applicator; three to four when reusing applicators.
- Liquid, cream or powder foundation: one year if regularly applied with a new sponge or puff; six months if applied with fingertips.
- Cream and gel blush: six months.
- Powder blushes: about a year.

Skin-care products
These items can also be susceptible to bacteria growth over time, so if you don't finish a product within a few months, keep an eye on how long you've had it. Discard products like moisturizers, concealers and toners that contain skin nutrients like vitamin C or alpha hydroxy acids after they've been open for about 12 months. Those active ingredients can lose their effectiveness after a year.
Exposure to moisture, air, direct sunlight and extreme temperatures can all affect the ingredients in skin care products, so store them in a cool, dry spot out of direct sunlight. And if a product separates or smells differently than it did when you first opened it, discard it right away.

Shaving products
Old shaving products, like razors and creams, not only become a breeding ground for bacteria, they can also leave your legs looking like you've been through a battle.
Depending on how often you shave, a razor should last a couple of weeks or a little longer. A good rule of thumb is to discard disposable razors when the moisture strip on top wears off. If a blade is visibly rusty, toss it immediately.
Gather up old razors and any leftover shaving products older than a year and trash them.

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