BEAUTY PRODUCTS
WHEN TO TOSS THEM
We all have that box or drawer. The one where makeup and other beauty products get
tossed into only to never see the light of day again. Then, one day we decide to clean it out
and revisit those products. Depending on how long they've been in there, they may be past
their prime. Here's a chart to help you know when to toss those products.
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Mascara: Switch
yours for a new one
every three months.
Bacteria can build up
inside over time and
lead to eye
infections.
Lip products: Toss
once a year. If you've
been sick, you may
want to swap out for
a new one before
that. Since these
products are used on
your mouth, it's easy
for bacteria to
spread.
Eye Shadows: Three months,
especially if using a cream
shadow. Just like mascara,
anything that is applied around
your eyes needs to be free of
bacteria, so replacing this
every three months or so will
keep you safe and infection
free.