Lipstick is the most commonly used cosmetics for women. Many women prefer lipstick very much. There may be dozens or hundreds of lipsticks at home, but they still can't help buying lipstick. Lipstick is very durable. One lipstick can be used for almost a year. Hundreds of lipsticks must not be used up until they expire. How long is the shelf life of lipstick? How long is the shelf life of lipstick after opening? What if lipstick expires? This article introduces the shelf life of lipstick and the wonderful use of lipstick after expiration. Let's have a look.
How long is the guarantee period of lipstick
Let's talk about ordinary lipstick first. The shelf life of an ordinary lipstick is three years. Other special brand lipstick may have a little difference in time, so it depends on which brand lipstick it is.
Moreover, if the shelf life is three years, it only refers to the lipstick without opening. If it is opened, the time will be shorter. Generally, it will expire in about a year. Generally, the shelf life of lipstick will be posted when it is opened. The above time is generally 24m and 36m, which represent 24 months and 36 months respectively. Here generally refers to the time after opening, that is, the moment you open the cover.
Of course, expired lipstick can also be used. As long as you don't eat a lot into your stomach, expired lipstick may not be as good in sense of use and tone, because the moisturizing substances and chroma substances generally added to lipstick will continue to pass in the passage of time, so lipstick is generally best used within a year.
Wonderful use of expired Lipstick:
It's really a sad thing that lipstick has expired, especially the lipstick bought with a lot of money. It's really painful. In fact, expired lipstick has many uses in life. Here are some tips to turn waste into treasure.
1. Silver jewelry
After wearing silver jewelry for a period of time, it will turn black or grow some spots, which is caused by the oxidation of oxygen in the air. At this time, we will take out our expired lipstick, smear the blackened part, and then wipe off the lipstick with a cloth. You will be surprised to find that the silver is brighter, because the lipstick contains emulsifier and titanium oxide.
2. Make candles
Candles now have many beautiful colors, and lipstick is also ah. When you want to make a little romance at home, you can take out the expired lipstick and melt it into the desired shape candle. If you order, don't be too romantic.
3. Make a brush
People with children at home can make a brush for their expired lipstick, but they should tell her not to scribble, just find a paper box, and she can create in it. Also tell me not to take my mother's other lipstick.
4. Detergent
There are naughty children at home. If they accidentally scribble at home with an oily brush, they can take out lipstick and smear it, and then use facial paper to slowly wipe off the stains.