Wednesday, May 4, 2011

When To Throw Away Your Products







Do you have products in your drawers that have been there for years? Well, read this article immediately. You might be slathering on bacteria on your face without knowing. 





Nail Polish: 1 year


The Reason: with proper storage, expect nail polish to last about a year. When you see the color fading or separating... it's time to toss it. And if the polish is not going on smoothly, that is a sign to throw it away.





Mascara: 3 months


The Reason: mascara dries out and becomes a breeding ground for bacteria which can cause eye infections. And if you get an eye infection, throw away your mascara immediately so the infection does not spread.









Sunscreen: 1 year

The Reason: Even though sunscreen usually has an expiration date, it is usually good for 1 year. If you see the cream separating, smelling funky or changing color it is time to toss.






Face Creams and Lotions: 1 year

The Reason: If your cream is in a jar, your fingers can introduce bacterias so always use a clean spatula to get the cream out. If it is in a pump, you are better off. if you use alpha hydroxy creams, make sure you tighten the lid well as these creams are more concentrated and can cause an irritation.











Fragrance:
2 years

The Reason: Every time you spritz a fragrance, more air gets into the bottle and this causes it to oxidize and change the scent. However, if you like the scent it is not harmful.