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 Have you ever wondered about all of those little palettes of color and if they are really too old to be useable any longer? It hurts to throw away
make-up that hasn't been used up, but for safety's sake, you should give it a little thought.
Cosmetic products are generally formulated and tested for a shelf life of 1 - 3 years under normal storage conditions, depending on a product's composition, packaging, preservation, and other factors. Consumers should be aware that expiration dates are simply "rule of the thumb," and that a product's safety may expire long before the expiration date if the product has not been properly stored.
 Cosmetics that have been improperly stored - for example, exposed to high temperatures or sunlight or opened and examined by consumers prior to the final sale, may deteriorate substantially before the expiration date. On the other hand, products stored under ideal conditions may be acceptable long after the expiration date has been reached.
Even when properly stored, contaminants will get "into" the product - especially eye
make-up. Think about what you are using each time you dip into a product.
How long make-up can be stored:
Lipstick: 1 year
Eye make-up: 3 months
Blush: 6 months
Nail Polish: 2 years, if stored properly
Published on 9th May 2002
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