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Health 52
Info Tip
If you
don’t remember how long it’s been since you replaced your make-up, you’re
probably overdue.
Unlike food, make-up doesn’t carry an expiration date determined by
government guidelines. Manufacturers determine shelf life for their own
products. The general rule of thumb from consumer experts is that mascara
should be replaced every three months. Other cream-based eye shadow and
eyeliners, every six months.
No make-up should be kept, once opened, for more than a couple of years.
Especially with your eyes, bacteria from old or dirty make-up can easily
cause an irritation, or can lead to serious infection. To avoid bacteria
contamination, keep eyeliners without covers in a sealed container. If
mascara becomes dry, throw it out. Do not dilute your makeup with water and
don’t use saliva as a moistener.
Sharing make-up increases the risk of contamination.
To play it safe do a complete make-up changeover twice a year at the start of
the new year and again at the start of the summer season.
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Source: Womenshealth.gov – U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services
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