December 11, 2012
Not all cosmetics have expiration date printed on them especially when their shelf life is 3 years or 30 months. This is a tough one since it’s hard to tell when the item was manufactured. Even so, there are precautionary measures that we can do to protect ourselves from the ugly effects of expired cosmetics.
Not all cosmetics have expiration date printed on them especially when their shelf life is 3 years or 30 months. This is a tough one since it’s hard to tell when the item was manufactured. Even so, there are precautionary measures that we can do to protect ourselves from the ugly effects of expired cosmetics.
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- Choose a reliable store to buy your make up or other personal care products.
- Check the labels or packaging before heading towards the till. Always look at the period after opening (PAO) on the label. It looks like the picture below. Please take note, a cosmetic that has been opened are exposed to microorganisms that can cause skin irritation, allergies or infection.
- Close the container after every use to reduce chances of contamination.
- If you’re not yet convince, you can check the physical consistency of the product. Check the smell, color and texture.
- If still you’re still unhappy, contact the manufacturer to verify manufacturing date of the cosmetic you have.
- Toss to the bin any expired make-up, face creams and similar items.
- Do not buy brands you don't trust.
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I was never aware of that I should be more careful in buying cosmetics now. And for sure I would be looking at the label. Thanks for the tip sis.
ReplyDeleteCorrect, expired cosmetics could do more harm to your skin than what it promise to you, to beautify.. Always check the labels and don't buy in the streets which has no guarantee on the safety of those cosmetics..
ReplyDeleteMy husband is very big on reading labels and all when we go shopping. I rely on him for that lol. Everything has expiration I believe.
ReplyDeletei have no idea how long cosmetics usually last.. i don't wear make-ups or any cosmetics in a normal day unless it's a party or an occasion which needs to.. i don't store one at home and if i need to have make-ups on, i usually go to a salon... but these tips are very helpful...
ReplyDeletevery helpful information, thank you so much for sharing this to us...I don't use cosmetics often and still have to learn how to properly apply them and seriously wanting to finally be able to put on gorgeous make up on my own...this article helped me a lot with do's and don'ts on cosmetics...happy day to you :)
ReplyDeletereally helpful tips!:) we really should check expiration dates on cosmetics as we applying these products on parts of our body
ReplyDeleteBe it cosmetic products or plain sardinas, I always check the label. As a rule, have a second look when buying products Made in C.... ;)
ReplyDeleteIt is really difficult to put our health at risk by using products that have not gained a reputation for quality and effectiveness.
ReplyDeleteI'm very particular with expiration dates when it comes to food products and medicines but I seldom check on make up and similar products.
ReplyDeleteIt is really important to buy trusted products all the time to avoid problems in the future.
..but sometimes because we want to save or cannot afford to buy the next beauty products we tend to exhaust anything there left even if it expired, i've known some person like that and i always remind them that it ain't helpful to used an expired product.
ReplyDeletei believe that too. cosmetics do expires. if u notice ur beauty products such as lipsticks, it would smell funny after a year or more. also the face powder, foundation, moisturizers and others
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this very informative post, Len.
ReplyDeleteI learned about this in one of the posts of my blogpals many years before. After reading it, I had become too particular in checking out all the labels of the products I purchase. It pays to be extra careful.
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ReplyDeleteYes they do! In fact, I have a lipstick and a blush on brought all the way from CDO and after 2 years, I threw it away na kasi it was already expired. :D
ReplyDeleteGreat info you have shared!
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Great tips. Good thing i don't use a lot of cosmetics. it's really hard to tell if the item is expired or still good especially if the date is not so visible. Thanks for sharing this tips
ReplyDeleteAll items have expiration date talaga. As consumers, it is our task to determine that we use the products during their valid periods. Otherwise, may mga harmful effects talaga.
ReplyDeleteI also make sure I check every expiration date sa kahit anong produkto.. One time, may natira pang Pro-Active yung asawa ko at muntik ko na magamit kase kala ko ayos pa.. Di pa kase nabuksan eh pero walang nakalagay na exp date.. Buti nagtanong muna ako sa kanya, at nung sinabi nyang almost 3 years na yun, tinapon ko na.. I didn't want to take the chance.. Anyway, facial wash lang naman yun..
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