November 30th, 2009 by Astri

Cosmetics that have expired but it remained in use, will cause adverse effects on your face. Skin allergies, itching, redness and swelling. Loss of preservative function can cause the bacteria to multiply and damaging cosmetic. In general, the expired time cosmetics depending on the type of cosmetics. Lipstick is usually having an expired period for 2 to 3 years, the powder and liquid foundation have an expired period for 1 to 2 years. Then to blush on, mascara and eye shadow is usually having the expired period for 3 to 6 months. In addition, there are other factors that cause the expired of cosmetics, such as :

Cosmetics Ingredients

Cosmetics with form of creams usually expire faster than the solid powder form. Oil-based cosmetic have a longer durability than water-based cosmetic.

How To Use Cosmetics

If you use cosmetics with a brush, this will make cosmetics more durable than those used directly to the face with fingers. Direct contact with members of the body can spread germs in cosmetics.

Cosmetic Storage

If you store cosmetics at the wrong place, it can cause the bacteria multiply and enter to your cosmetics. For that, keep your cosmetics in a cool place and sealed the container, so the age of cosmetics can longer.

Warning!

If the color of cosmetics had changed, being cracked or smelly, you should immediately throw it away. That means the cosmetics have expired.

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