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Shelf Life of your cosmetics

How many of us can honestly say we check all our dates on our cosmetics? Wash your make up brushes and hair brushes regularly?
Hmmmm...I can guess the answers to most of those. We are all a little guilty, which is fine with busy lifestyles, family and social commitments.
We shop for food and check the dates on those right? So why not pay the same attention to your cosmetics? After all these are going onto your skin or in your hair and on your bodies.



Storage of cosmetics:

Most will remain safe and fit for purpose for a long time provided they are stored in suitable conditions and not subjected to extreme conditions. Such as high or low temperatures and direct sunlight. To ensure you gain the most from your product store them in a cool, dark, dry place away from direct sunlight with lids firmly on.

Shelf life:
Products are generally made to last a long time, although it is not always clear how long "long" is?If a product has a limited shelf life (less than 30 months- two and half years. It is required to be labelled with a "best before" date as food does. Best before dates are not common place on cosmetics as they are generally formulated to ensure they have a long shelf life.

So how do we know how long to keep our cosmetics for?

Symbols introduced by the industry in conjunction with the European Union recommends the length of a product remains usable after opening. This period is referred to as the "Period after Opening" or PAO. This period is given as number of months and an open jar. This symbol will appear on the product and packaging.

Most products would be specially formulated to ensure key ingredients have been added to ensure the longevity of the product.

How will I know if I need to throw it away?

If a product has been stored correctly you should not experience any problems. Make sure lids are always kept on, you use clean hands prior to using the product and you follow the manufacturers instructions in regards to storage....and you should not experience any problems.

Now go and check your bathroom cabinets for products and dates!
Till next time. Love and sparkle 
Caroline x
www.steppingstonestrainingacademy.co.uk
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