Did you know that mascara expires? 😳 * 🚨According to the FDA:🚨 Do some cosmetics have shorter shelf lives than others? * ▶️Eye-area cosmetics tend to have shorter shelf lives than other products, which may cause eye infections that can be serious. Manufacturers usually recommend discarding mascara two to four months after purchase. That’s because each time a person uses mascara, it’s exposed to bacteria and fungi. * Steps consumers can take: * 👁️How long you can use a cosmetic safely also depends on you. Here are tips to help keep your cosmetics safe: * ▶️If mascara becomes dry, throw it away. Do not add water or, even worse, saliva to moisten it, because that will introduce bacteria into the product. If you have an eye infection, talk with your health care provider, stop using all eye-area cosmetics, and throw away those you were using when the infection occurred. * ▶️Don’t share makeup. You may be sharing an infection. "Testers" at cosmetic counters in stores are even more likely to become contaminated than the same products in your home. If you feel you must test a cosmetic before you buy it, apply it with a new, unused applicator, such as a fresh cotton swab. * ▶️Keep containers and applicators clean. * ▶️Store cosmetics properly. For example, don’t leave them where they are exposed to heat, such as in a hot car. Heat can make preservatives break down and cause bacteria and fungi to grow faster. * ▶️Be wary of products offered for sale in flea markets or re-sold over the Internet. Some may be past their shelf life, already used, diluted, or tampered with in other ways. They may even be counterfeit, “fake” versions of the product you think you’re buying. * https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/labeling/expirationdating/ucm2005204.htm * * * * * #mascaraaddict #mascaraexpires #mascarabox #mascarasubscription #subscriptionbox #mascaraglambag #allnewlashes #beautysecret #workathomelife #ishopjw #isjw #fda #mascarajunkie #blackmascara #waterproofmascara #brownmascara #longerlashes #longlashes (at McMinnville, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bnu2d83hL1j/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=bt97cn2x51pg