Monday, March 25, 2013

When items go bad

 Rae
When do cosmetics go bad?
This is from the May 2011 issue of InStyle magazine.  
This helped me know when to throw stuff out.  I did not know this could happen.  I assumed everything would be fine even past the expiration dates and after a couple of years.  I hope this helps you.
  • Sunscreen lasts to a year and usually has an expiration date on it.  It is okay to use after a year if it hasn't "separated, change in smell or become discolored" says Dr. Gaf.  Dr. Gaf also says "to trust your eyes and nose."



  • Mascara last to 3 months.  Optometrist Jennifer Giermek of N.Y.C.'s Naked Eye optical says when mascara dries out of gets clumpy, it becomes a breeding ground for bacteria.  Discard right away if there is an eye infection.   

  • Nail Polish can last up to 1 year, with proper storage.  Ni'Kita Wilson, a cosmetic chemist, says "start examining nail polish after 9 months for color fading or separation, that's when it won't go on as smoothly." 

  • Fragrance can last up to 2 years.  Roger Spain of Belle-Aire Fragrance says, "each spritz lets more air into the bottle, which causes oxidation and slightly changes the scent, but it's still fine to use." 

  • Face Creams can last from 6-9 months; 12 months if it's in a pump. 
  • Face creams in a jar: can last 6-9 months, fingers can introduce bacteria says Ni'Kita Wilson, a cosmetic chemist.  Be sure to keep alphahydroxy creams tightly sealed or they will become more concentrated and cause irritation (Wilson).

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