Cosmetics are one of the easiest items women impulsively buy. Starting from being 'poisoned' by other buyers, colors that need to be collected, to just because of the cute packaging. As a result, makeup products pile up, and of course, not all products are used simultaneously, right?
Ladies need to know that cosmetics have an expiration date until PAO (Period After Opening), which must be considered. Do not use expired cosmetics which are no longer safe for the face. So, let's get to know the characteristics of cosmetics that are no longer safe to use!
Expired cosmetics
1. Color changing
One characteristic that is most easily seen with the naked eye is a change in color. For example, there is a change in color in compact powder products. Powder products' shelf life is usually less than two years. So, for example, when it's even close to 2 years, the color has started to turn yellowish or even looks like there is a lump of white mold, it's better not to use it again.
2. Texture changes
The texture is also a characteristic change in cosmetics that can also be seen with the naked eye. Old cosmetics will usually experience changes in consistency so that the texture changes too. So, you need to be careful if your cosmetics experience this. For example, when you buy the lip tint, the texture is a little runnier, but it starts to thicken after a year. Better stop using it right away!
3. The mold appear
Another important thing that needs to be considered in cosmetics is the packaging lid. Old or expired cosmetics will usually have mold on the package lid. For example, in cosmetic lip products such as lipstick, you should pay attention to the lipstick cap, which suddenly has a strong odor. Especially if the consistency of the lipstick also changes.
4. There is an unpleasant odor
Usually, the smell of cosmetics that have been open for a long time will turn unpleasant and even sting if you smell it. For example, your blush product suddenly has a pungent smell even though it wasn't the first time you bought it, so don't continue using it. Even though each cosmetic product has an expiration date, you also need to know when the PAO of each product is to be safer.
The effect of using expired cosmetics
- Pimples appear. The easiest harmful effect that occurs when using expired cosmetics is the appearance of pimples. Usually, cosmetic products contain oil. When cosmetics have expired, the oil content will collect in the top layer, and there will be a buildup of oil that clogs the pores.
- Skin irritation. Expired cosmetic formulas usually deteriorate over time. This is because cosmetic products that have been used for a long time will have a higher bacterial content along with repeated use. It is these bacteria that will irritate the skin.
- Eye problems. Eye cosmetics that have expired will also trigger eye health problems. This happens because of direct contact in the eye area.
- Swelling lips. Likewise, expired lip cosmetics will also cause lip health problems. Starting from dry lips, chapped, itchy, sore, to swollen.
Even though you feel sorry if there are cosmetics whose contents are still a lot but have expired, it is not worth the impact you will feel in the future. That's why, Ladies, you need to think again before buying cosmetics in large quantities, especially if they have the same function.