Time, light, humidity... all affect the active ingredients in skincare products. But how do you know when they're no longer effective?
We love our cosmetic products (very much, passionately, madly). But since nothing lasts forever... they also have a limited lifespan. And we tend to forget that!
Furthermore, if stored incorrectly, they can lose their fragrance, their effectiveness, or even become harmful to our skin, well before this expiry date!
Let's not beat around the bush any longer. We'll tell you everything you need to know about preserving your facial skincare products!
How do you know if it's no longer good?
Solution 1: Play a little game.
We turn the treatment over and over, looking for a number followed by a capital "M." We look on the back, underneath, or above, on the lid... basically, everywhere. What's to win? Quite simply, the number of months we have left to use the treatment, after opening.
Solution 2: feminine instinct (the famous one)
If the product has changed texture, has a particular smell, or doesn't inspire confidence, you should say goodbye! Yes, yes. It's very sad... But it's much better for our skin!
TIP: As soon as you open a new product, remember to check the expiration date and write it on the lid. That way, no more unpleasant surprises! Our skin is reassured, and so are we.
The disruptive elements
We keep most of our skincare products in our bathrooms, around the sink. They're often right in front of our eyes because, in addition to being great gifts, some bottles are little decorative gems.
The problem: the bathroom is the worst place to store them. Exposure to artificial light, humidity, and temperature fluctuations threaten our precious products daily. And when we take a hot shower in the fall, we often forget that for them, it's more like a cold shower.
Life-saving gestures
#1 Always wash your hands before using any product, especially if it comes in a jar. This way, you avoid disrupting the balance of the formulas with unwanted bacteria.
#2 We keep our products as much as possible in our bathroom cupboards. And not around the sink!! This way, we preserve them, away from light and humidity… It's good to tidy up ;)
#3 We monitor our skincare products, instead of applying them with our eyes closed in the morning. A suspicious smell, a color, a suspicious consistency... Bye-bye, jar.
And never forget to close the lid properly! How you store our products will determine their lifespan. So, adopt the right habits!