Photo from Uk's Daily Mail- Mail Online
How many of us hold on to cosmetic products for months, even years… far longer than their expiration date. The UK’s Daily Mail reported recently that a survey (by Mintel) showed that “three out of four women may be ‘putting their health at risk by using old cosmetics for several years, even if they begin to smell’ or change color.” This practice can be especially dangerous when it comes to products intended for use around the eye, such mascaras or cosmeceutical eye creams. Dr. Chris Flower, of the UK’s Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association, said that “eye-area cosmetics can become infected and cause problems for the eyes.”
To find the full Dail Mail article, please click on the following link: “Out-of-date cosmetics are a threat to your health”
