Beauty products, like all other products, have a shelf life. The shelf life refers to the length of time it can be used. Following that, the use of that product may be harmful to the skin.
If you are a conscientious consumer, I am sure you check the expiration date before purchasing food items from the market. Similar to when purchasing medicines, do you exercise the same caution when purchasing cosmetics? Most women would say 'no,' and to a large extent, this is correct. We use lipstick, mascara, liner, eyeshadow, and kajal until the box is completely empty. If you are one of them, you should be aware that using expired food and medicines is risky, as is using expired makeup products.
Makeup, like any other product, has a shelf life. The shelf life refers to the length of time it can be used. After that, the product spoils. It is, in some ways, the expiration date itself.
Many products do not have an expiration date, but they do have a shelf life; therefore, use such products with the shelf life in mind. Products used on the skin after the expiration date can harm your skin. Because of its use, there is a risk of pimples on the face, redness of the skin, clogging of pores, and skin infections. It is preferable to check the date written on the outer packaging of the products, and if you have accidentally thrown it away and there is no mention of an expiry date anywhere on the product, then you can identify that your makeup product has expired using these methods.
Recognizing Expired Makeup Products
Expired makeup products change in texture, color, and smell. Learn about the identification of expired makeup products and the disadvantages of using them.
1. Lipstick
Shelf Life: About 2 Years
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Smell like wax.
Accumulation of drops of moisture on the tip above the lipstick.
Started looking like a white layer over the lipstick.
Harm
After the lipstick expires, it does not stay on the lips for long, and neither does it apply properly.
On applying such lipstick, there may be a problem with burning and swelling on the lips.
2. Mascara and Eyeliner
Shelf Life: 3 to 6 Months
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The liquid dries up completely or becomes thick and sticky.
Harm
Applying expired mascara and liner can cause eye irritation and infection.
3. Loose Powder, Blush, and Eyeshadow
Shelf Life: About 2 Years
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They have a strange smell.
Be it blush, shadow, or loose powder, they tend to crack.
Harm
Does not get absorbed into the skin. Using them can cause acne problems.
4. Hair Spray
Before opening: 3 years
After opening: 18 to 20 months
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The hair doesn't set well after applying and feels sticky.
Harm
Using expired hair spray damages the hair as well as the scalp.
5. Nail Polish
Water-Based Nail Polish: 18–24 Months
Gel-Based Nail Polish: 24-36 Months
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It dries up and becomes thick.
Harm
Does not apply properly and fades very quickly.
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