Shelf life of cosmetics

At present, it is extremely important to pay attention not only to the wide choice that the market provides us, but, of course, for the period of validity. Since all cosmetics retain their positive properties for a certain time, some funds have more, and others have less.


Cosmetic agents having shelf life from 4 to 6 months

These products include, mainly, cream for the skin of eyes, moisturizing cream and oil, preventing the appearance of wrinkles.

For the longest preservation of the properties of the cream, it should be stored in a place well protected from light. As soon as you have used the product, close it tightly to avoid evaporation and oxidation.

Despite the fact that the cosmetic package is open, it is possible to use it and it is necessary to use it further for the intended purpose. If you temporarily stopped using this tool, put it in the refrigerator and you can quietly start using a new one.

It is very important to always pay attention to the external means that you use, usually the cream is of a pure white color, but if you notice that the cream has acquired a yellowish shade, most likely an oxidation of the plant component has occurred. This cream is not worth using, it is no longer suitable for use.

The cream consistency can also be inferred as a product. Usually, the cream becomes thick after evaporation of water from it. If the stratification has occurred, it means that above the main mass has accumulated a certain amount of oil from water. Such a corrupted product should be thrown out without the slightest regret, if you do not want to spoil your appearance later.

Means of cosmetics with a shelf life of 6-9 months

To such cosmetics concern molochko, tonics, molochko for a body. Such funds usually do not linger, because they are used very often. Milk for the body is best not to buy in jars with a large throat to avoid getting unwanted microbes. The best option for such a tool is milk in the vial with a dosing device, through it the process of oxidation and contact with air is much slower.

Funds with a validity of 12 months

This includes all the means that mask any part of the skin, foundation or lipstick, sunblock or self-tanning cream.

They produce a foundation lotion usually in a tube (a more hygienic package). To ensure that the cream retains its qualities much longer, it needs to be stored tightly by screwing the lid tightly. Creams that are produced in transparent bottles usually do not differ in quality, because under the influence of light rays, the cream is spoiled. The cream must be purchased in vials that are less transparent.

You can find a foundation in a more compact package. In such cases, the most frequent contact with air occurs and the effect on the shelf life is very high.

Correct tonal cream is applied to the skin with the help of a sposop, the rules of cosmetology can not be applied with a finger. Sponges regularly, in order to avoid getting germs on the face and in the cream.

The tonal cream can get an unpleasant smell in case the soup is spoiled. It must be thrown out, it is not recommended to use.

For masking pimples, the drugs are available in pencil marks, in vials or tubes. They are stored for a longer period, but there is also a lot of toffee from them. The consequences can hardly be avoided if you cover the pimple with an expired remedy.

Lipstick should also be stored in a well-closed case and in a cool place, protected from light. There is no reaction to an overdue lipstick, but you yourself will be uncomfortable, because the smell of lipstick will change and putting it on your lips will not bring much pleasure.

Storage of products for sunburn from summer to summer is not desirable (lotions, oils, cream). And the problem is not that they will spoil from the temperature or from the air. And the fact that the light filter of creams is becoming unusable in modern times and the effect of the cream is reduced, hence the unwanted storage for years.

With the onset of a new summer season, you need to buy a new tan. The composition of autosunburn. Due to the content of dilhydroxyacetone, the molecules of which are very fragile, the intensifying effect of the melanin component begins to be activated and the result can exceed all expectations.

Means of cosmetics with a shelf-life from 1 year to 18 months

This term is suitable for mascara. It includes water, stabilizers, waxes and colorants. When exposed to air, mascara dries quickly, try to leave the mascara under the influence of air less. The tube safely protects the ink from the light. But the mascara, which is sold in a box, is much longer on eyelashes, but it is much harder to apply.

Shelf-life for the following cosmetics is two years

Now the conversation will focus on nail polish, which no one of us will use the varnish to the very end, the varnish is likely to dry out more quickly than it will lose its shelf life. You can dilute with a solvent, but the wear resistance of such varnish will decrease several times. Less liqueurs in a cool place, such as a refrigerator.

Shelf life of the product is two to three years

And now about spirits and toilet water - they are badly affected by light, heat and air. The storage of perfume is to keep them in a closed bottle and dark place. Spoiled spirits are determined by color, it will change significantly. Some emulsions may also be present, which decompose quickly, they are with the addition of oils (bergamot, lemon, orange). In the heat, the perfume is stored in the refrigerator.

To determine the suitability of makeup, it is not enough to determine the smell. Overdue and spoiled cosmetics immediately acquire an unpleasant smell. And decorative means are saturated with different concentrates, which can hide the unpleasant smell of even spoiled products.

Outcome: try to store your cosmetics in a cooler and more secure from the world and it will last you much longer.