LIFESTYLE NEWS - Take control of your beauty cupboard with a thorough spring-clean… and we’re not just talking about a good wipe and a repack – it’s time to get to the bottom of what’s actually in your beauty cabinet and decide whether it should still be in there or in the bin.
Old and expired products may irritate skin (especially if your skin is sensitive), and may lead to redness, itchiness, dermatitis and dehydration.
Old eye makeup has been known to lead to eye infections. For this reason, it’s important to clean-out your cupboards annually.
Start your beauty spring-clean by getting out all your products, cleaning your drawers and cupboards and then examine each item before placing it back or getting rid of it.
Here’s how to determine whether it’s a keeper:
- Check for an expiration date: If your product has an expiration date printed on it, there is no need to wonder, so always check for this first. If there is no expiry date, but it’s been in your cupboard for longer than you can remember, then it’s probably time to toss it. Most products last up to 12 months once opened and used, with a few exceptions, so don’t hang onto very old items that may cause skin reactions.
- Check on the consistency and scent: Has the product become thick or clumpy? Has it separated or has the scent or colour changed? These sorts of changes indicate that the product may no longer be safe to use.
- Check for the period after opening symbol: If you take a closer look at the information printed on your product, you’ll come across a symbol of an open jar with a number, followed by the letter M. This is known as the Period After Opening symbol, and it explains when you should throw a product away after opening it. The M stands for “months”, so if it says 12M, the product is safe to use for 12 months after it has been opened.
Now that you’ve cleaned out your beauty cupboard, you may be feeling a little overwhelmed by the number of products to replace. This is where smart shopping comes in.
Don’t be fooled into thinking that you need a massive beauty kit to get the best results – strategically purchasing a few, good quality, multi-functional items will yield the same results and is much kinder on the pocket (and the planet!). Learn more at Bramley Cosmetics.
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