Some women do not pay attention to such an important indicator as the expiration date of cosmetics. Many feel sorry for throwing away barely started eye shadow, even if they were opened 5 years ago. What happens to expired cosmetics? Is it possible to apply such funds on the eyelids without fear for your health?
How long do shadows last?
When buying a cosmetic, be sure to pay attention to its expiration date. Some firms encrypt the date by replacing the day, month, and year with a specific code. In this case, please consult your dealer.
Hermetically sealed eye shadows usually keep up to 3 years.
The shelf life of the started funds is reduced and is about 18 months. Water-based shadows have the lowest shelf life. The liquid in their composition contributes to the rapid growth of various microbes. Shades, where there is almost no water, last much longer, since there is no favorable environment for the reproduction of microorganisms.
The shelf life of products made from natural ingredients is significantly reduced. They do not add preservatives that could protect the shadows from the influence of harmful microorganisms. On the packaging of natural cosmetics, it must be indicated how much it is recommended to use after opening.
Why is the quality of cosmetics declining?
Even today's expensive eyeshadows start to deteriorate over time. An open tool is constantly in contact with a non-sterile environment in which many viruses and microbes live. The quality of the shadows is reduced even when using a special applicator.
In addition, the reaction of the agent with air leads to oxidation and disruption of the activity of some components.
The packaging also affects the shelf life of the product. The wider its neck, the faster cosmetics lose their quality and effect. For example, liquid eyeshadow in a tube is more protected from contact with air, fingers, and pathogens.
Signs of overdue funds
Spoiled cosmetics do not have to be covered with a layer of mold, sour or exude a vile aroma. The following signs indicate that it is time to throw out the shadows:
- their shade changes or discolors;
- the consistency deteriorates (it becomes mucous, exfoliates, lumps appear);
- an unpleasant odor appears;
- the packaging swells;
- shadows do not fit well and are shaded.
What are the dangers of expired shadows
British scientists as a result of a number of scientific works have revealed that expired cosmetics are dangerous to health. Expired eyeshadows are especially harmful, as they come into direct contact with the sensitive area of the eyes. In old cosmetics, pathogenic bacteria and toxins that can cause various diseases multiply rapidly.
The use of expired shadows can lead to conjunctivitis, dacryocystitis, blepharitis.
Even if eye diseases can be avoided, the risk of exacerbation of existing or the appearance of new skin problems increases: rashes, irritation, redness, itching. The danger after the expiration date is fraught with not only cheap, but also the most expensive and effective means.
Extending the shelf life of cosmetics
To prevent damage to shadows during their shelf life, follow the important rules for storage and use:
- Keep cosmetics in a place where the sun's rays, moisture, and where there is no sharp temperature change. Most modern eyelid products are perfectly preserved at room conditions;
- Do not throw away paper or a layer of polyethylene that can be found under the lid of a new product: this is an additional protection for shadows from germs and air;
- Even if the manufacturer allows the application of cosmetics on the eyelids with your fingers, it is better to do this with special devices: a brush, a brush, a sponge. So you will not bring germs into the product. If you are used to applying makeup with your fingertips, make sure that your hands are always clean;
- Wash brushes and sponges regularly with soap and air dry;
- Do not dilute the shadows with water and even more so with saliva;
- Don't let others apply your makeup;
- If you drop the package with the product on the floor, be sure to wipe it with a cotton pad moistened with alcohol;
- Buy eye shadow only in specialized stores. So you get a guarantee that the product was stored in compliance with the necessary conditions.
Now you know everything there is to know about eyeshadows and their safe use and proper storage.
Favorite eyeshadow. We want them to last as long as possible. But do not forget that any cosmetics has its own expiration date.
After it expires, she will lose not only her functional abilities, but will also become dangerous.
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What is the danger of expired shadows
Using shadows after the expiration date is just as dangerous as eating expired products. nutrition. Eyeshadows, like all types of cosmetics, have their own service life, which is guaranteed by the manufacturer. But it happens that by color, smell, consistency it is difficult to determine whether the expiration date has passed and nothing worries us. However, what form they take and what happens to the shadows after the expiration date of storage:
- The acid-base balance is disturbed (if these are liquid shadows).
- The active components of the shadows are destroyed.
- The emulsion is stratified (liquid shadows).
- Reduces the period of durability on the skin.
- The worst thing is that bacteria develop in shadows with an expired shelf life.
What do we have as a result of expired eyeshadow?
They lose their decorative abilities. Glitter shadows crumble after a while after application. If these are liquid shadows, then the emulsion stratifies, it becomes impossible to evenly apply them to the skin of the eyelids. But the loss of decorative abilities is not the biggest danger of delay.
The components of any shadows, albeit in small quantities, are organic substances, over time, in which bacteria dangerous to the body are planted. After the shadows have been printed, they already have a non-sterile environment. Air enters them, and with it bacteria and microorganisms. Once inside, they try to actively multiply, and when the expiration date ends, their reproduction goes into a more active stage and, as a rule, ends with the development of pathogenic bacteria.
Laboratory studies have shown that the most common bacteria that have been found in the shadows are streptococcus, staphylococcus aureus, adenovirus and E. coli, infectious agents that cause allergies.
It is worth noting that the delay carries a risk to health.
The danger is that the epidermis absorbs the cosmetic emulsion like a sponge and is the first to be defeated. As a result, inflammation of the dermis of the eyelids occurs. And when the shadows crumble, then getting into the eyes, they irritate their mucous membrane.
Delay is a great danger for the eyeball, it can cause unpleasant sores, such as allergies, conjunctivitis and blepharitis. At first, the immune system tries to deal with an aggressive environment, but with regular use of the delay, it can no longer cope, which leads to inflammation of the dermis or allergic dermatitis.
If you are lucky and after using the delay there were no painful consequences, you should not think that everything is so smooth. Praise be to immunity, which overcame an aggressive microbiologically saturated environment, but it is worth asking the question: why waste the strength of immunity in vain? Isn't it better to keep an eye on the expiration date of your cosmetics?
How much can be stored
What determines the shelf life of shadows?
Any eyeshadow in hermetically sealed packaging can be stored for 3-5 years. It all depends on the type of shadows, their consistency, the tightness of the packaging.
Separately, I want to pay attention to the mineral components. Recently, it has become very fashionable to use natural, mineral cosmetics, in particular eye shadow. And with horror, you can read on some sites selling cosmetics, and sometimes hear from a consultant, that mineral eye shadows are so good that they do not have an expiration date.
It is worth considering: is it really so? If we take one of the constituent components of mineral shadows - titanium dioxide, then its shelf life is 18 months. It is worth noting the wonderful antiseptic properties of mineral shadows, but this does not mean that they can be stored indefinitely. That's why do not believe the tricks of sellers and know: everything has its own deadlines and do not experiment with health.
The expiration date is always indicated on the packaging. If you saw the M 6 symbol on the bottom of the package, this means that the manufacturer guarantees 6 months of safe use.
Please note that the expiration date is not always marked on the packaging in the same way as on food - day / month / year. Basically, just the shelf life can be indicated, for example, the number 12 is indicated against the background of an open package.
Also, information can be encrypted with special characters (a set of letters and numbers), but it should not be confused with a barcode. In this case, you can use the expiration date calculator depending on the brand of the manufacturer. If this is an imported product, then please note that the expiration date can be indicated under the transfer sticker.
If there is a batch number on the packaging, please contact your distributor for more information about the date of delivery of the product and the expiration date. If nothing is indicated on the package, it is better not to buy such a product.
And if you did not pay due attention or used it so intensively that all the inscriptions from the packaging were erased or peeled off - do not worry. For this reason, you should not throw away your favorite shadows. Use the approximate generally accepted expiration dates for eye shadows after opening the package:
- Water-based have the shortest shelf life - up to 4 months maximum, since water is a favorable environment for the growth of bacteria.
- Cream (fatty) are also stored for a short time, approximately 3-4 months. Since the fatty base promotes the growth of microorganisms.
- Shadows made from natural ingredients are also stored for a short time - up to 4 months.
- Pressed or dry shadows will keep for up to 18 months.
It should be noted that the shelf life of mineral shadows is from 6 to 12 months.
Storage rules
Don't forget about proper storage. In order for them to serve and please longer, adhere to the following rules:
Don't forget that cosmetics are personal cosmetics and should not be shared with others.
- To store shadows, you can use caskets, organizer boxes.
- If solid shadows have fallen, then be sure to disinfect them with alcohol.
- Shadows on a natural basis are best stored in the refrigerator on the bottom shelf.
The worst idea is to store cosmetics in the bathroom, since there is high humidity, which will adversely affect the composition of the product.
The most ideal storage place would be a shelf in a closet, a drawer in a table, a bedside table, the main thing is that they close tightly and are not in a humid environment. With proper storage and use in compliance with the rules of hygiene, the service life of the shadows will be extended. But do not think that the expiration date will last. It's just that the product will not lose its abilities ahead of time and will serve you for a long time.
It is worth noting that if liquid or greasy shadows immediately let you know with their appearance or smell about their unsuitability, then this is not visible in dry shadows.
Therefore, you should not experiment on health, and if even a drop of doubt has crept in that the expiration date has expired, discard the delay without regret. There are also several main signs that indicate that it is time to part with the shadows:
- Packing swelling. Further use is simply dangerous.
- They do not fit well, roll down, crumble.
- Colors fade.
- Consistency is changing which is expressed in delamination, separation of water (greasy shadows).
- Bad smell.
- Apply unevenly.
- If hard or crumbly shadows stick to the top cap.
- Unpleasant sensations appear: itching, irritation, itchy eyelids.
Armed with knowledge of expiration dates and proper use, you can now easily minimize the risks of using expired products. Follow simple rules - more carefully monitor the condition of the shadows and the integrity of the package. Do not use expired products, even if it is a very expensive brand and it is a pity to tear it from your heart.
Say goodbye to the delay without regret. Do not buy shadows in advance, and if you have already purchased, be sure to mark the date of purchase on the package. This will help you navigate further when using the product. Properly store and disinfect your beauty tool, which will prolong the life of your cosmetics.
And do not forget that eyeshadow should beautify a woman, and not harm the body, so be careful, make a wise choice and always stay beautiful!
In contact with
The use of spoiled cosmetics will lead to various diseases and unwanted reactions of the body. Depending on what exactly this or that remedy comes into contact with, the list of alleged diseases will also change.
Conjunctivitis or blepharitis is most likely due to expired mascara or eyeliner.
The appearance of wen on the eyelids suggests that it is high time to change the moisturizer for the eyes.
Acne, pimples, blackheads, irritation - all this from a spoiled face cream or foundation.
Rash, itching and a feeling of tightness, and later peeling and dryness will cause expired powder, blush, eye shadow and other dry decorative products.
Tightness and dryness of the lips indicate that your lipstick is spoiled.
This is not a complete list of possible troubles associated with expired cosmetics. For many components, the reaction of the body can be purely individual. Well, if the case is limited to superficial signs of allergies: itching and redness.
As for the funds themselves...
The expiration date also affects the quality of the funds themselves. This is how you can determine whether cosmetics are still suitable for use if you do not remember the exact date of its opening. If the tool has ceased to perform its original functions, for example, its texture has deteriorated or its color has changed, then it's time to get rid of it. Skin care products can also change in smell and texture, become sticky, oily or dry.
Never even opened
Even if you have never opened a product, its expiration date still comes. Although the main enemy of cosmetics is oxygen, even in closed packages, a change in the state of substances occurs over time.
Pay attention to the dates on the packaging of cosmetics. The first number is the date of manufacture, the second is the expiration date for unopened packaging. If you haven't had time to open the body lotion, and the stated period for its use has ended, it's better to just throw it away.
In this matter, the most relevant is the advice of Japanese beauties. They say, "Don't put something on your face that you're not ready to eat." This statement is supported by the fact that all systems in our body are interconnected.
You don't eat expired yogurt or drink tainted medicines, do you?
How long does open cosmetics keep on average?
Find out how long, on average, opened cosmetics last before throwing away the entire contents of the cosmetic bag. Even if your mind draws scary pictures with eye inflammation and a disgusting smell from your favorite face cream, you should not panic in vain. Most cosmetics have an impressive shelf life.
Ampoule serums and hair dye should be used strictly immediately after opening.
All eye products that have a liquid consistency, namely mascara, eyeliner, cream shadows and serum, should be thrown away after 3-4 months.
Creams and powders that are in direct contact with the skin (whether foundation or just nourishing) are exhaled after 5-6 months.
Lotions and body milk should be discarded after 7-8 months.
Blush, lipstick, shower gels and nail polish remain usable for 1-2 years.
And only after 3 years you can throw away lip pencils, eyeliners and deodorants with peace of mind.
The situation is quite different with organic cosmetics. Synthetic preservatives allow products to be stored for a long time, but natural ingredients greatly reduce its shelf life.
To get an idea of how long you can use your goat's milk eye cream or berry juice lipstick, divide the above times in half. That is, you will have to get rid of the cream in 2 months, and the lipstick will go to waste in a year.
But in order to find out for sure, it is better to carefully examine the packaging of the product for marks from manufacturers. You can go to the manufacturer's website for more information. In any case, it is better to play it safe than to try to cure an allergy.
If you are still unlucky, read on and be careful next time.
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Where to store?
Almost all cosmetics are best stored in the refrigerator. The exception, of course, are the tools you use the most. For example shampoos and hair conditioners, shower gels can be left in the bathroom. But it is better to remove decorative cosmetics and moisturizing creams from there. High temperatures and a humid environment provoke the active development of microorganisms and bacteria, and also negatively affect the natural components in the composition.
How to store?
Keep cosmetics only tightly closed. Always check jar caps and bottle dispensers. Remember, the main enemy of cosmetics is oxygen. It is he who leads to drying and damage to cosmetics. Therefore, the storage of loosely closed vials should be a thing of the past.
How to use?
Give preference to products in tubes and with other dispensers. The less contact with air cosmetics, the longer it will be suitable for use. If your hair masks, body oils and face creams are packed in jars with a wide neck, use measuring spoons, cosmetic spatulas or medical sticks to set them. Tools must be washed after each use.
Cleanliness is the key to health
In order not to shake your health, keep your tools clean. Despite popular advice, you don't have to throw away all your brushes every 3 months. Just wash them after every makeup application or at least once a week. To clean brushes and applicators of makeup residue, you can use a simple dishwashing detergent.
Take everything with you
Do not regret the spoiled funds. If the cream has expired and your favorite lipstick began to go down unevenly, it is better to throw them away. Your health is much more expensive than any cosmetic product.
How often do you check your makeup bag for expired products? Have you ever forgotten about some cosmetics and found it when it was spoiled? Share your feedback on which products you've tried stay fresh longer and which ones less.
Decorative cosmetics come into contact with the human body. It must be of high quality, usable, not expired.
The expiration date of eye shadow has two reference points: the moment of manufacture and the opening of the container.
Information on the limit of use on products of foreign origin is located under the translation sticker. If there is a batch number, the sales assistant will help decipher the storage time.
Important: if there is no expiration date at all, you should not buy shadows!
The marking also contains information about the period of use of the product after the violation of the sealed packaging. The generally accepted sign is a drawing of a jar with an open lid, a number and a letter on it. This marking indicates the number of months recommended for use after opening.
It is worth marking this date with a marker, she will warn the hostess about the end of the suitability time.
Types and terms
Water-based shadows do not last long after opening. If the period of use is exceeded, the product dries up or turns sour.
The basis of cream products is a fatty texture. It is also prone to rapid spoilage, especially under improper storage conditions.
Natural cosmetics do not contain chemical additives and concentrates. The length of time for storage does not differ in duration.
Dry compact shadows are the most durable.
| View | Terms (months) |
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| Before showdown | After opening |
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| Water based | ||
| Cream | 3-4 |
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| natural | ||
| Dry (compact) | 2-3 years | |
Storage rules
Compliance with certain conditions will increase the shelf life and use. Before applying makeup, hands and spatulas are treated with an alcohol solution, brushes and sponges should be washed and dried. These simple rules will prevent microbes, toxins from getting inside the package and extend the period of use.
External signs of delay
The appearance of damaged products is significantly different from the natural image:
- the packaging swells;
- the consistency changes: lumps appear or the product separates;
- color is lost, the substance fades;
- roll down when applied, poorly shaded;
- an unpleasant odor appears.
Important: shadows on a water or cream base by sight and smell will make it clear that they are unsuitable, but dry ones do not show external signs of spoilage.
When using expired decor products, there is a burning sensation, itching, skin irritation. If such problems appear, the remedy should be withdrawn from use without regret.
Can I use expired
To avoid health problems, it is forbidden to use a cosmetic product after the expiration date.
Opened containers interact with the environment where bacteria and toxins live. After the end of the allowable period of use, the makeup product loses its decorative, antibacterial qualities.
Important: after the expiration date, the danger is fraught not only with cheap, but also with expensive branded products.
Once in a favorable habitat, bacteria multiply and have inflammatory, allergic, toxic effects on the thin membrane of the eyelids. When shedding and getting into the eyes provoke inflammation of the inner membranes.
The use of expired goods is the cause of various diseases: conjunctivitis, dacryocystitis, blepharitis. In such cases, the help of a doctor is required.
Conclusion
When buying shadows, it is advisable to use the services of large stores instead of dubious kiosks. Reputable trading companies comply with the regulations for maintenance, transportation, and temperature conditions.
Before purchasing decorative care products, you need to study the labeling, storage period, and sales. Note the opening date.
During use, it is necessary to monitor the appearance, integrity of the package. It is dangerous to use expired products, even if they are branded, expensive or very beloved.
Proper storage, compliance with hygiene measures will extend the life of the selected cosmetics. You can use only your own shadows, relevant and bringing joy.
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What is the danger of delay, the comment of the beautician:
Shadows are a universal cosmetic product that will suit everyone. But in order to correctly emphasize the eyes, there is little theory: practice is important. It is worth noting that mistakes are inevitable in the early stages, so try not only to find good eye shadow, but also learn how to use them correctly.
What's wrong with expired shadows?
Any cosmetics that have expired are dangerous, but eyeshadows that come into direct contact with the skin of the eyelids are especially distinguished. Due to the long use of eye shadow with an expiration date that has already expired, you may experience:
- conjunctivitis;
- dacryocystitis;
- blepharitis.
In milder situations, the following problems may arise:
- rash;
- redness;
- allergy;
- irritation with painful sensations;
- edema.
And do not think that all this does not apply to expensive cosmetic products. Exclusive and high-quality shadows can be dangerous just like any other cheap palette.
How to determine the expiration date?
Each palette has 2 expiration dates: before and after opening.
It is best to immediately pay attention to the overall expiration date of eye shadow, before opening. It is this indicator that will help you decide whether to buy cosmetics.
The expiration date is written in date/month/year format. Some palettes use the exact number: 6M (6 months), 12M (1 year), 24M (2 years).
As a rule, dry shadows are resistant to external irritants, which means they have a longer shelf life. The shelf life of eye shadow after opening, having a solid consistency, is no more than 3 years, and cream - 6-12 months.
How to save shadows?
It happens that the shadows begin to break, crumble and are applied worse even before the expiration date. It is important to store and use them correctly:
- It is best to leave the eyeshadow palette closed and out of direct sunlight.
- To make the shadows easy to pick up with a brush, take some duct tape and use it to remove the top layer of the entire palette. Cosmetics will be applied much better, and the color will become richer. This problem occurs when, during the operation of shadows, the application is carried out with dirty brushes, the bristles of which are not washed or stained in another sticky agent.
- Wash your makeup brushes regularly! This applies not only to shadow, but also tonal, contouring.
- After you have washed the brush, let the bristles dry. In no case should you pick up shadows with a wet or damp brush, this can lead to uneven application and a damaged palette.
Wipe the brushes with micellar water after each application of cosmetics, wash 1-2 times a week.
How to understand that it's time to throw out the shadows
Even the most long-wearing eyeshadows, expensive and high quality ones, can go bad. To understand that it is time to get rid of a cosmetic product, evaluate it according to these signs:
- the presence of an unpleasant, irritating odor;
- shadows crumble and break at the slightest movement of the palette;
- color change (as a rule, the shadows become lighter on the surface, darken in the middle);
- the packaging is deformed, swells;
- shading shadows takes a long time, they are poorly applied.
What about the expiration date of a set of cosmetics in a suitcase?
A set of cosmetics in the form of several palettes has 2 expiration dates: total (all products from the same manufacturer) and single (various boxes with cosmetics or sets).
- Total. Cosmetics that are made by the same company may have the same expiration date indicated on the packaging. It is worth noting that if there are other products (foundation, powder) in the suitcase in addition to eye shadow palettes, then they will have a completely different expiration date.
- Single. Relevant for assemblies of cosmetics from different manufacturers. The expiration date of eye shadows in the boxes is different, look for it on the palette.
Selection of shadows based on the color type of a woman
Conventionally, all faces can be divided into 4 types:
To avoid mistakes, follow these rules:
To determine the expiration date of eye shadow, just look carefully at the product palette and read the information provided on it. Dry shadows have a longer shelf life, and cream ones are exposed to external conditions, as a result of which they can deteriorate.