Cosmetics are something that most women like to use every day to enhance their beauty and boost their self-confidence. However, many people may overlook that cosmetics also have an expiration date. If you use expired cosmetics, you may experience an allergic reaction to the cosmetics.
Unopened cosmetics will still have the quality and expiration date stated on the product label. However, once open, the ingredients in the cosmetics will be expose to air, causing the cosmetics to start deteriorating and possibly expiration sooner than the date stated on the product label.
In addition, improper storage can also be the cause of cosmetics expiring sooner than the date stated on the product label, cosmetics that have been open, there will be microbial contamination from the users of the cosmetics, such as makeup brushes, sponges, as well as cosmetics that have been touch by fingers or other parts, such as lipstick, mascara, foundation, ทางเข้า ufabet, face cream. If they are not properly clean, it will be easier for microbial contamination.
In general, cosmetics have an average shelf life as follows:
- Skincare creams: such as Toner Cleanser can last no more than 1 year after opening
- Concealer: can be use for 12 months.
- Blush: has a shelf life of 3 years, but if the product starts to fade in color or the powder starts to crack, it should be avoid.
- Sunscreen: should be chang every 6-12 months. In the case of sunscreen, when it expires, its effectiveness in protecting from the sun will be reduced, which may cause skin burns and harm.
- Mascara: can be use for about 3-4 months. If used longer than that, it will become hard and dry, making it difficult to apply.
- Eyeliner: can last up to 2-3 years, depending on storage.
- Loose powder or pressed powder: can be use for up to 2 years, while hard powder will last about 1 year because the oil that accumulates on the sponge will shorten the life of the powder. Therefore, the sponge should be clean regularly.
- Lipstick: can last up to 1-2 years, but if the smell and color are different from the original, it should be avoid.
Expired cosmetics should not be reus as they may cause acne, skin irritation or redness. This is because expired cosmetics are contaminat with bacteria and fungi. This includes packaging, tools or brushes that have come into contact with cosmetics and have not been clean after use. If reused the next time, a bacterial skin infection may occur.