Storage of cosmetics at home can not be neglected, since the health of its owner depends on this. Yes, if you do not follow the rules of proper storage, then cosmetics will deteriorate before reaching the expiration date. And if you apply such funds to the skin, then this threatens with serious problems with its condition.
Do you know the storage conditions for cosmetics?
How to store cosmetics correctly?
Cosmetics, both decorative and caring, despite the fact that they are in packages, bottles and bottles, need an individual approach when it comes to storage. If you are a happy owner of huge stocks of "female beauty tools", then you just need to know a few basic rules:
- Be sure to check the shelf life of cosmetics as often as possible. It must be indicated on the bottles and packaging. Expired funds cannot be used, otherwise the skin will suffer from this: allergies, irritations will appear. Damaged products must be discarded and replaced.
- Review the status of cosmetics more often. If over time they have changed their color, smell, become more watery, or vice versa withered, then no doubt send them to the bin.
- Remove all funds from the bathroom, leaving only what is there: shampoos, gels, balms and everything you need for hygiene. All other cosmetics can not be stored in the bathroom: temperature changes, high humidity, inconvenience of location - all this will harm the decorative and caring products.
- It is not recommended to keep the funds in the light: a window sill, or another place with bright lighting will ruin the makeup. This is especially harmful for mascara and shadows.
- After use, always close and tighten the covers. Do not store cosmetics open.
- Some types of cosmetics can not always be carried with you. These are, as a rule, care products: creams, serums, lotions, lotions and masks. The thing is that temperature differences are not excluded, and this negatively affects the means. Better take samples with you.
- Remove all cosmetic products from the refrigerator. Low temperatures will significantly reduce shelf life.
- It is highly recommended to apply makeup on the face not with your hands, but with auxiliary materials: sponges, brushes, or buy bottles with dispensers.
Proper storage of creams
Creams, lotions and milk for body and face - this is what should always be at hand. Therefore, they are so convenient to store in the bathroom. But this is not recommended. The thing is that the structure of the funds is too susceptible to changes in temperature and light. And the increased moisture will completely destroy everything useful in the composition of creams.
The thing is that the vast majority of cosmetics for the body and face contain natural components and fatty acids, which are oxidized by high temperature.
Thus, the question is brewing: where to keep creams and similar products for the face and body? Such products love dryness and darkness. Therefore, a cosmetic bag, table drawers and containers for storing cosmetics - these are places where you can hide all the available "wealth".
The ideal storage temperature is considered room temperature, +25 ° C. Deviations of several degrees (increase or decrease) can provoke either the hardening of the consistency of creams, or create excess moisture. Such cosmetics are no longer suitable for use.
Periodically check expiration dates. As a rule, manufacturers limit the duration of action from 6 months to 2 years. The delay is to be thrown away.
How to save funds for the area around the eyes?
Means for the care of delicate skin around the eyes (serums, fluids, creams), on the contrary, need low temperatures. It depends on the composition of the product. The thing is that the overwhelming number of components are natural ingredients and a minimum proportion of preservatives.
In addition, chilled eye cosmetics have a better effect on delicate skin, preventing swelling and bruising. Therefore, the best place to store cosmetics is the refrigerator, or rather the shelves on its door.
If you put the product in the back of the refrigerator or in the freezer, then the damage to the serum or cream is ensured.
Lipstick, mascara, powder and blush: we care correctly
Decorative cosmetics (mascara, lipstick, blush and powder) is a daily attribute for the make-up of many beauties, so proper storage is necessary.
- Lipstick is a shady product that categorically does not recognize light and high temperatures. The product can not only melt, but also become covered with dust. In addition, the sun's rays cause poisons to stand out in the lipstick structure, bitterness appears, which, of course, is no longer suitable for use. One of the good places to store it is the door shelf of the refrigerator. But the best organization for storing cosmetics is a cosmetic bag or drawer, which will be at room temperature (+ 25 °). Therefore, lipstick can be stored in the same place where creams should be stored. But remember that lipstick must be closed immediately after its use: storage in open form is undesirable.
- The storage of mascara is the same as the storage of lipstick and creams for the face and body: a dark and dry place. But unlike other products, mascara has a short shelf life, so collecting expired bottles with dried product is not worth it. In addition, it is necessary to regularly (once a week) wash the carcass brush with running water and soap. This will help prevent the appearance of eye diseases and bacteria on the mucous membranes of the eyes.
- Shadows, powder and blush should be stored based on their consistency. They can be friable, creamy and liquid. Storage of dry products is less of a problem because they are in protective bags with latches, where dust is difficult to access. The only condition is that for such products it is necessary to wash applicators and brushes as often as possible, since particles of epidermis, sebum, and dust are glued to them. It is recommended to keep creamy and liquid shadows, blush and powders in several places: a refrigerator shelf, a cosmetic bag, a drawer - where access to light, excessive moisture, and temperature changes is limited.
Cleansers
Boxes for storing cosmetics of this orientation can be located in the bathroom, but in the cabinet. So, all gels, foams, mousses, scrubs and face creams should be handy.
For such products, the condition must be met - no water should get into the bottle. Otherwise, it will change the structure of the product. And this, in turn, will not only reduce its effectiveness, but also significantly reduce the shelf life.
Together with means for washing, you can store shampoos, conditioners and hair balms.
Concealer
If you use foundation, you need to know the rules for caring for it. Moreover, it does not depend on the type of tinting agent: pencil, stick-corrector, oil-based. Whatever kind of makeup you have, it is necessary to remove residual dirt or cream from dispensers and holes.
Check the smell of the tonic regularly. Its change indicates the deterioration of the funds and the need to eliminate it. Storing foundation is worth along with lipsticks, face creams, mascara, that is, in places dark and dry.
Nail polishes
By the appearance of nail polish, you can easily judge its condition. A spoiled remedy thickens, is poorly smeared on the nail, changes its smell. Such varnish must be thrown away without any rehabilitation.
As for the storage conditions for cosmetics, these products should be laid out in the same place as creams, powder, blush and more. You can keep varnishes on the shelves of the refrigerator.
Creative Storage Ideas
The organization and storage of cosmetics is a responsible and, even, exciting thing, because there are many ideas on how to creatively and conveniently “beat” it. You can purchase a case or a large cosmetic bag for storage, which will accommodate large quantities of funds. And you can get creative:
- Use a special box for storing cutlery, replacing the latter with cosmetics.
- Glass jars of different sizes that can be painted or pasted with decorative paper.
- Chests and caskets.
- Ice molds are great for storing compact shadows or varnishes.
- Organizer from a variety of cardboard boxes.
Ideas for storing cosmetics at home can be borrowed from beauty bloggers.