Probably, many girls and women have cosmetics that they don’t use at all and store like that - just in case. But what if? And now the shadows, lipstick and mascara lie in the purse for years and few people remember that cosmetics have an expiration date. For example, lipstick is stored from one year to four years. If she has a rancid smell, then she needs to be immediately discarded. The powder can be stored for no more than two years, and a cream or gel for washing - only one year. Many store lipstick and cream in the refrigerator. Indeed, this can increase the shelf life of cosmetics. Eyeliner and eye shadow can be stored for three years. A lip pencil is kept the same. You can’t use expired cosmetics, as this can lead to allergic reactions, dermatitis and other skin diseases.
Therefore, when buying a particular product in the store, you should definitely check the expiration date of cosmetics, that is, pay attention to the date of its manufacture or the expiration date. This must be done, because there are unscrupulous sellers who sell expired products. Shelf life of cosmetics is usually indicated on the packaging at the bottom, or at the very bottom. But sometimes, instead of a date, manufacturers put code that says nothing. But, using a special cosmetic calculator, you can install it.
In general, before determining the expiration date of cosmetics, you first need to deal with concepts such as expiration date and production date. Sometimes manufacturers specify that this cosmetic product must be used for such and such a time, starting from the moment of opening. Shelf life is indicated if it is less than thirty months. For example, if the packaging is marked with the type Exp 10/2013, this means that the product can be used before this date. And if the shelf life of cosmetics is more than thirty months, then it is not indicated, and the package contains an open jar with the letter M. The number, which is placed near the letter, indicates how long the product should be used. For example, 12M means that this product must be used within a year. Therefore, having opened the jar, immediately put on the packaging the date of its opening.
Currently, on the European market you can find cosmetics with a new label indicating the minimum shelf life. The new concept was introduced by European law, and to designate it, a special logo was developed - an hourglass with a date. In 2013, this marking will become mandatory for all cosmetics.
The shelf life of cosmetics depends primarily on the composition of the product and on its consistency. For example, cosmetics that do not include preservatives are stored for at most six months. Preservatives inhibit the growth of bacteria and various fungi. In general, different manufacturers have different designations for the expiration date. For example, the usual month / day / year sequence for us can change. This is customary in many English-speaking countries. You can also meet the letter designation of the date. Here you need to know which letter corresponds to a particular month and year.
Sometimes you can find all kinds of cosmetics, on which the date of manufacture or expiration date is missing. In this case, it is better to refuse to purchase this dubious tool, even if you just liked it.
Also, do not buy cosmetics that are heated in the sun or subjected to freezing, as it is most likely that it is already hopelessly spoiled. And also, in order to protect yourself from various troubles, you need to often inspect your makeup bag and part with the makeup that you must throw away without regret.