4 Tips To Extend The Life Of Your Makeup
After you have bought makeup, you want it to always be available. However, if you leave it for a while, it may not be in good condition when you use it again. Therefore, we suggest some tips to prolong the life of your makeup.
The makeup
It is normal for makeup to go bad. This is because, normally, we are not careful when storing it : we leave it loose in the bag, in the bathroom … This can cause that, after having bought it even recently, when we go to use it it is not in good condition.
On the other hand, you must be careful and bear in mind that makeup in poor condition can cause damage to your skin. Therefore, prevention is better than cure, so take note of our tips to extend the life of your makeup.
Expiration date and shelf life of your makeup
First of all, you should keep in mind that cosmetics and makeup also have an expiration date. Therefore, when buying them, keep in mind when they expire. Indeed, the problem is not only that the pigments and the quality of the makeup decrease, but they can even lead to problems such as rashes, itching or conjunctivitis.
Thus, for example, in wet products such as mascara, bacteria find an ideal environment to proliferate. Therefore, it is much better to discard the use of expired makeup, even if it seems fine to us.
Store it in the right place
Normally, we usually leave makeup where we put makeup on: in the bathroom. In addition, it is very normal that we put it in the bag to have it available during the day.
However, if you read the label of your makeup, you will notice that it is advised that it be stored in a cool and dry place. Therefore, the bathroom is one of the least suitable places to store it.
Indeed, it is much better that we store it in another place, such as the bedroom, preferably closed in its container and following the recommendations of a “cool and dry place”, that is, away from humidity.
On the other hand, if we simply put it in the bag, we can cause it to end up accidentally opening. Thus, in addition to spoiling the bag and the rest of the things we have in it, the makeup will split or mix, spoiling. In this way, it is better to place it inside a makeup bag and separate from the rest of things.
Hygiene in handling
For the useful life of your makeup to reach the maximum, hygiene is essential when using it. Indeed, if you do not maintain certain standards, it is possible that it will fill with bacteria and spoil. So:
- Never share makeup. If you do, use an individual applicator (swab, own brush, etc)
- Use applicators (brushes, brushes, etc.) whenever you can. Also, periodically renew and wash these applicators
- Avoid using your hands. If you do, wash them first.
- Do not change the original container. Normally, manufacturers use a type of container that is perfectly compatible with makeup chemicals, so they are the best option to keep it in perfect condition.
Learn about the shelf life of your makeup
Each product has its shelf life. By following the above storage and hygiene tips, you can reach the maximum of their shelf life:
- Foundations, eyeshadows, and concealers usually last about 2 years.
- The mascara is one of the most sensitive products. Therefore, it is recommended to use them in about three or four months.
- For its part, lipsticks can have a useful life of around 3 years.
- Brushes and brushes. Applicators obviously do not have an expiration date. However, it is necessary to maintain certain hygiene guidelines and even disinfect them from time to time. It is recommended that you wash them with soap and water after each use. Then let them dry well to prevent moisture build-up.
In short, if you notice that your makeup breaks, smells bad, is dry or its consistency has altered, it is better that you discard it. Indeed, it is preferable to take into account certain factors when buying it (expiration date), when storing it and when applying it (hygiene), so that they can reach the maximum of their useful life.
