cleaning and storing beauty products

To clean and store beauty products at home correctly is a task that is far from being overdone or unimportant. We know that bacteria are microscopic and usually only visible dirt is cleaned.

This may lead to distracted confidence and lead to dangerous mistakes. Without forgetting that these products and the tools used in their application go to points of the skin close to the mucous membranes. For example, mascara, eye shadow or eyeliner, which pass very close to the tear ducts and can cause eye problems.

Using these products and brushes or applicators with caution, as well as keeping them personalized, clean and disinfected, are an essential requirement to avoid conditions. These risks are not usually directly linked to beauty practices, although the danger is latent.

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Cosmetics are known to be delicate and intended for areas of the body that are windows into the body. For this reason, cleaning and storing beauty products correctly is of great importance. All products have their expiration date visible. If you notice anything unpleasant or unusual in texture, smell, and color, don't use them. Do not forget that some contain water or vegetable essences and oils, natural elements that can be damaged by heat or humidity.

Keep in mind that every time you open a jar or uncap a cream, air enters. Close the containers well once you have passed the product to the applicator or stop using it. Once opened, its expiration time begins to run.

Store in the fridge. It may not seem very practical, but it is ideal to put the creams that protect the eye contour in the fridge. These are the ones that attack the bags, product of dehydration. In this case, the cold increases the benefits of its purpose, contracting blood vessels and reducing swelling. The fridge also increases the effectiveness time of some products that contain retinol, a derivative of vitamin A. This temperature is good for liquid makeup bases, nail polish and fruit masks.

The refrigerator will be your ally to extend the life of these products. Even those that have vitamin C among their components.

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Store in a cool place, out of direct sunlight. Eyeliners and mascara should be kept in cool places. This is to avoid the action of heat on the pigments and the proliferation of bacteria, since they will be used in an extremely sensitive area. Lipsticks, in particular, take it hard in the heat, as they tend to melt. Similarly, keep organic beauty products that lack preservatives in these conditions. They must be used in a relatively short peremptory period.

Although moisturizing creams have sun protection, even if they have an opaque container designed to prevent the direct arrival of ultraviolet rays, they must be used with the precaution that the cream goes from the jar to the face. Perfumes cannot receive direct sunlight, otherwise they change their constitution. Heat and humidity also act on fragrances by altering their essential ingredients.

Store in a dry place. You must keep the powders in a cool place because humidity affects them. If you want to preserve them, the ideal is to take them out of the bathroom and keep them away from any source of heat. Same with sponges and brushes, frequently used tools that need to stay clean and dry. And we recommend, once you use them, dry them in the sun or help yourself with a dryer. Remember that bacteria grow in moisture.

Now, to disinfect the beauty products. The first rule is that beauty products are personal. They are too close to you and sharing them is opening the possibility of transmitting or receiving diseases. Another piece of information is to disinfect them, if not after each use, at least once a week. On the other hand, the faithful friend for disinfecting beauty products is 70% isopropyl alcohol and a spray bottle. Focus on brushes, sponges, brushes, brushes, and combs.

You can also disinfect the lipsticks by spraying alcohol and, if you need a deeper cleaning, because you have lent it to another girl, remove a layer with a spatula. You can also spray the bottlenecks of foundations or the edges of creams. If you don't trust the cleanliness of a powder, remove the top layer and spray alcohol on it; then let air dry for a few minutes. In general, you can spray alcohol on all your products, from a distance of 15 centimeters, and let them dry for a few minutes.

As an additional fact, the eyeliner pencils are cleaned only by sharpening them. But first, clean the pencil sharpener with alcohol.

You can also just use soap and water. It is usually sufficient for the hygiene of brushes and natural bristle brushes. Put the soapy substance in the palm of your hand and pass the brush in circular movements. Rinse with water and repeat the operation until the water comes out completely clean. To prevent water from damaging the stick, place the paintbrush or brush on absorbent toilet paper until it dries. Sponges also accept soap and water, allowing them to dry thoroughly before using them again.

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