When to Throw Away and Replace Makeup/Skincare Products
Spring cleaning shouldn’t be limited to an annual affair. Each season should bring about a switch in your skincare routine and a purge of old, outdated makeup and skincare products. How do you know which products will go the distance and which ones need to be tossed? Use our 3-6-9 month rule.
3 months: Items you use daily like loofahs, mascara, liquid eyeliner and your toothbrush should be replaced every three months if they last that long. These products contain moisture and are more susceptible to growing bacteria. TIP: Purchase these daily items around the same time. This will help you keep up with when to replace them.
6 months: Replace shadows and powders every six months. They have a longer shelf life and can last that extra three months, but it’s all about how you maintain them. Clean brushes help these products last longer, so give them a thorough rinse every now and then.
9 months: The rest of your products should last at least nine months. Make sure to keep your products away from excessive heat. Items like lipstick and facial wipes should last for at least nine months, but consider purging around the one-year mark.
Don’t wait for spring to give your skin care products a make-over. Establish a year-round replacement schedule to ensure you’re using only the best care items and products on your skin!
If you have any questions about changes in your skin, please call us today at 865-690-9467. Skin health is an important part of total body wellness. Schedule an appointment with one of our board certified physicians to get your skin the care it needs so it can reach its fullest, healthiest potential.
