Meanwhile, the average expiration date for foundation, powder, and other facial makeup is 12 months. Weight Loss. United States. Type keyword s to search. Today's Top Stories. Bartlett offers: "The product will dry out and get clumpy over time, that's how to tell if it's time to throw it out. If you continue to use it for longer, your mascara is more likely to flake off onto your face or worse, into your eye and not deliver your desired result.
So when you apply mascara and the wand is dipped back into the tube, anything collected on the lashes bacteria included will get in. This is where possible problems can be created. Bartlett suggests trying a smell test with your mascara. If it doesn't last throughout day, it's another sign you need a new tube. However, I do think the best way to maintain a powder or blush is to use a butter knife to gently scrape the top layer.
Oils from your face can travel back to the powder via your brush, leading to a hard film on the surface. Beware, though, Bartlett says: "Expired powders can dry out and become compacted, rendering them unable to work. Bacteria equals blemishes. Bartlett expands, "Expired cream products can irritate your skin, exacerbate rosacea and clog pores.
The same ingredients that give a product 'glow' or moisture can cause big problems when allowed to spoil. Lipstick is full of natural, hydrating ingredients, which, when exposed to air, can dry out.
When bacteria are introduced into lip gloss, from a cold sore, for example, the gloss wand can transfer bacteria into the ampule, contaminating the entire product.
But what would actually happen if you use expired makeup? Most of us probably have a product or two that is past its use-by date but we still apply. After all, if it still smells OK and looks OK, why not? But some of the side effects of using expired makeup may not be worth the risk. To find out what some of those side effects are, and which makeup products are the most dangerous to use after they've expired, I emailed with a couple of experts.
For the most part, you don't have to worry too much. However, because there are still some other reasons to avoid expired makeup, French provides a few signs to look out for.
He stresses to discontinue using any products when its texture or scent changes, the emulsion separates, it has been exposed to excessive heat or steam such as being left in the bathroom or in a car , or when mold or "bloom" appears on the product. Because even if using old makeup may not kill you, it's still not worth potentially getting an infection. I am terrible at keeping track of expiration dates on my beauty products.
Thank you so much for sharing this! Enjoy your week! PerlaGiselle iamperlita. Thanks for sharing this post Kisses, Paola. This is such a great post with really important information! I'm always aware of making sure that I throw out expired makeup because it definitely is so bad for your skin. Thanks for sharing! I do not over buy for this reason. I like to keep a log when I open to get rid of it on time. Great informative post. Great post and so true!
Much like clothing, accessories and furniture I am trying to me sustainable with buying makeup as well.
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