The Best Time to Discard Your Mascara

Most of you tend to preserve your mascara for a substantial period. Mascara is actually a cosmetic that tend to lose its quality much faster compared with other cosmetic products. Mascaras are usually available in a tube and it comes with a wand.

These products usually come with anti bacterial agents, thereby making it fit to be used for a few months. It is best to discard your mascara after a few months if you would like to prevent eye infections. It is also advisable to discard this product in case you notice a change in the color or texture of your mascara.

Change your makeup from time to time


Never feel bad if you cannot accept the frequent changes in fashion or style statements. There are a number of people who feel in a similar fashion.

Actually there are very few who feels that fashion or trends need alteration every other day, especially with significant increase in the price.

Probably, it is this feeling that makes you despise the alterations in the fashion industry. The color that had been a fashion statement in the latter part of the last year may not still be the fashion statement this year.

There is a logical reason for this frequent alteration. As we cannot wear the same clothes or take the same bag for years, similarly, we cannot wear the same makeup for years.

Just as you see there are expiry dates for most of the available necessities, similarly, there is also an expiry date for your mascara. Actually, mascara tends to be damaged sooner than most of other cosmetic items.

Steps to preserve mascara

Let me tell you a few that would help you to understand if your mascara is no longer usable:

* Storage of your mascara is crucial:

Since the price of mascara is on the rise like all other cosmetics as well as other daily necessities, it is advisable to store your mascara properly in order to maximize its life span.

Try storing your mascara as well as other cream based cosmetics like foundations in a cold and dark place.

It is better to protect these cosmetics of direct sunlight as direct exposure to Sun may lead to breaking down of the essential preservatives.

Also ensure that the lid or cap of your mascara is properly secured because exposure to oxygen is not good for your mascara.

Notice the smell and texture of your mascara:

Since an expiry date is not your printed on your mascara, it is a little difficult to know the exact time for throwing out your mascara.

You discard your mascara or any other cosmetic item in case you notice any change in the color or texture of your mascara as that denotes that the product is infested with bacteria.

Retinol’s effect:

Remember that retinol’s effect in a particular product can last only for a month. You need not discard the product after a month, but you must discard it after a couple of months if you would like to be benefited of it.

Conclusion

Although all cosmetic items need to be discarded after a few months, it is essential to take extra care of your mascara as bacteria infested mascara can cause irritations and even has the potential of causing eye infection. Also, remember not to share your mascara with friends or family as that can spread infection.


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