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Thursday, August 26, 2010
The Shelf Life of Makeup: How Long Is Too Long?
By Alexis Collado (Found on Parade.com)
One of the problems of being a beauty product connoisseur is the excess of bottles and tubes and sticks and jars lying around my house. I typically use my favorites up right away, but other products that I use only on occasion tend to linger in the back of my bathroom drawers and on my cabinet shelves for quite a while. With summer coming to an end, I'm thinking it may be time for some of these items to take a trip to beauty product heaven. But which ones can I keep and which ones should I toss?
I checked in with Director of Global Education for The International Dermal Institute (IDI), Annet King, who has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the shelf life of skin care and beauty products. IDI researches and develops Dermalogica skin care products, currently sold in 50+ countries and at select skin treatment centers.
Of course, many different brands and different types of products will last longer than others. And a product's shelf life will differ greatly depending on the delivery system of the product (tubes, jars, sticks, etc.), ingredients used, the preservative system used and whether the product is applied directly to the skin. But in my opinion, it's better to be safe than sorry when it comes to contaminated cosmetics. Here are some helpful recommendations from King – on how long is too long – for common beauty products on your shelves.
MAKEUP
Foundation, lipstick, cream blush and cream eye shadow 4-6 months
Gel or liquid mascara and eyeliner 3-4 months
Eyeliner, brow pencils and lip pencils 8-12 months
Lip gloss 3 months
Powder blush, eye shadow and foundations 6 months
Nail polish 8-12 months
Primers, eye firmers, barrier moisturizers and other silicone-based products 12 months
Annet recommends washing makeup brushes weekly in warm water with gel cleanser and throwing away sponge applicators on a weekly basis.
SKINCARE PRODUCTS
Creamy products like cleansers, masques and moisturizers and eye creams 4-6 months
Gel products like cleansers, masques, acne treatments and eye gels 6 months
Water based toners (*Keep in the refrigerator for added shelf life) 4-6 months
Creamy or gel scrubs and shower gels 4 months
Serums and boosters 4-6 months
Sunscreens expiration date is typically around two years, but Annet recommends replacing sunscreen every year.
Simple observations can easily help determine the shelf life of cosmetic products as well. Look for any noticeable changes, like differences in odor, color or separation issues. "An off-odor can indicate rancidity, or spoilage due to microbial contamination," King says.
When it comes to skincare products, be conscious of hygienic packaging and product dose delivery. Products that come in tubes and pumps, compared to jars and tubs, will have longer shelf lives. Many recognizable brand products are formulated to last more than two years after opening. "Most skin care products are consumed quickly if you use them twice per day, so ideally follow these rules: Use them up within six months, keep in a cool dark place and store some products in the fridge for extra shelf life," King recommends.
One of the problems of being a beauty product connoisseur is the excess of bottles and tubes and sticks and jars lying around my house. I typically use my favorites up right away, but other products that I use only on occasion tend to linger in the back of my bathroom drawers and on my cabinet shelves for quite a while. With summer coming to an end, I'm thinking it may be time for some of these items to take a trip to beauty product heaven. But which ones can I keep and which ones should I toss?
I checked in with Director of Global Education for The International Dermal Institute (IDI), Annet King, who has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the shelf life of skin care and beauty products. IDI researches and develops Dermalogica skin care products, currently sold in 50+ countries and at select skin treatment centers.
Of course, many different brands and different types of products will last longer than others. And a product's shelf life will differ greatly depending on the delivery system of the product (tubes, jars, sticks, etc.), ingredients used, the preservative system used and whether the product is applied directly to the skin. But in my opinion, it's better to be safe than sorry when it comes to contaminated cosmetics. Here are some helpful recommendations from King – on how long is too long – for common beauty products on your shelves.
MAKEUP
Foundation, lipstick, cream blush and cream eye shadow 4-6 months
Gel or liquid mascara and eyeliner 3-4 months
Eyeliner, brow pencils and lip pencils 8-12 months
Lip gloss 3 months
Powder blush, eye shadow and foundations 6 months
Nail polish 8-12 months
Primers, eye firmers, barrier moisturizers and other silicone-based products 12 months
Annet recommends washing makeup brushes weekly in warm water with gel cleanser and throwing away sponge applicators on a weekly basis.
SKINCARE PRODUCTS
Creamy products like cleansers, masques and moisturizers and eye creams 4-6 months
Gel products like cleansers, masques, acne treatments and eye gels 6 months
Water based toners (*Keep in the refrigerator for added shelf life) 4-6 months
Creamy or gel scrubs and shower gels 4 months
Serums and boosters 4-6 months
Sunscreens expiration date is typically around two years, but Annet recommends replacing sunscreen every year.
Simple observations can easily help determine the shelf life of cosmetic products as well. Look for any noticeable changes, like differences in odor, color or separation issues. "An off-odor can indicate rancidity, or spoilage due to microbial contamination," King says.
When it comes to skincare products, be conscious of hygienic packaging and product dose delivery. Products that come in tubes and pumps, compared to jars and tubs, will have longer shelf lives. Many recognizable brand products are formulated to last more than two years after opening. "Most skin care products are consumed quickly if you use them twice per day, so ideally follow these rules: Use them up within six months, keep in a cool dark place and store some products in the fridge for extra shelf life," King recommends.
Hisory of Grooming and Skin Care Facts, Part 1
Information provided by Milady Standard Fundamentals for Estheticians
o Ancient peoples around the world used coloring matter on their hair, skin, and nails and practiced tattooing. Pigments were made from berries, tree bark, minerals, insects, nuts, herbs, leaves, and other materials. Many of these colors are still used today.
o The earliest use of cosmetics has been traced to the ancient Egyptians, who invented a number of cosmetic, herbal, and fragrance preparations for use in their personal grooming regimens as well as in religious ceremonies and burial rites. Cleopatra, queen of Egypt (51 B.C.E.), was fond of bath oils, milk baths, and fragrances. She also used clay from the Nile River, mixed with herbs and essential oils, as a facial treatment.
o Around 200 C.E., Galen, a Greek physician, mixed rose water, beeswax, and olive oil together and created the first modern cosmetic compound: cold cream.
o Roman women made lavish use of fragrances and cosmetics. Facials made of milk and bread and sometimes fine wine were popular. Other facials were made of corn, flour and milk, and flour mixed with fresh butter. The Romans also developed methods of bleaching and dyeing the hair.
o Ancient peoples around the world used coloring matter on their hair, skin, and nails and practiced tattooing. Pigments were made from berries, tree bark, minerals, insects, nuts, herbs, leaves, and other materials. Many of these colors are still used today.
o The earliest use of cosmetics has been traced to the ancient Egyptians, who invented a number of cosmetic, herbal, and fragrance preparations for use in their personal grooming regimens as well as in religious ceremonies and burial rites. Cleopatra, queen of Egypt (51 B.C.E.), was fond of bath oils, milk baths, and fragrances. She also used clay from the Nile River, mixed with herbs and essential oils, as a facial treatment.
o Around 200 C.E., Galen, a Greek physician, mixed rose water, beeswax, and olive oil together and created the first modern cosmetic compound: cold cream.
o Roman women made lavish use of fragrances and cosmetics. Facials made of milk and bread and sometimes fine wine were popular. Other facials were made of corn, flour and milk, and flour mixed with fresh butter. The Romans also developed methods of bleaching and dyeing the hair.
Did You Know?
o Sunscreen was originally developed for the Navy in order to protect the sailors against burning. Today, people just do not apply any or enough. The amount of sunscreen needed to properly apply to the face is equal to a teaspoon and a shot glass for the whole body. It is never too soon or too late to use sunscreen!
o The use of toner was initially designed to remove residue left by cold cream or cleansers. That is the cleansers job! Dermalogica toners are not used to remove residue left from cleanser, it is the first step in moisturizing. If you still feel unclean after your first cleanse, try double cleansing (and/or Dermalogica’s PreCleanse followed by a recommended Dermalogica cleanser).
o The word hygiene is derived from the Greek goddess Hygeia, the goddess of health.
o The use of toner was initially designed to remove residue left by cold cream or cleansers. That is the cleansers job! Dermalogica toners are not used to remove residue left from cleanser, it is the first step in moisturizing. If you still feel unclean after your first cleanse, try double cleansing (and/or Dermalogica’s PreCleanse followed by a recommended Dermalogica cleanser).
o The word hygiene is derived from the Greek goddess Hygeia, the goddess of health.