Does expired lipstick become a danger?
The expiry date of lipstick...There are very few women who would have ever thought about it. Usually, we just focus on the color and color code and go out after using it. If you too have been doing this till now, then no problem, read this article and will not make such mistake in future. Saying this because expired lipstick can have a bad effect on your health.
How to identify expired lipstick?
A good brand of lipstick lasts for 12 to 18 months. Now if you are unaware of the brand of your lipstick, then no problem. We are giving you some tips, with the help of which you will be able to identify whether you can use lipstick even further or it is time to throw it away.
1- First of all smell your lipstick and try to feel its fragrance. If it still has the same fragrance as before, it is fine, but if there is a chemical or strange smell, then throw it away immediately.
2- Test the lipstick once by applying it to your hand. See if it has moisture in it or not. If it is running smoothly as before, then it is fine, otherwise, stop using it.
3- If you have a packet of lipstick, check the expiry date on it.
Old lipstick can cause these damages:
1- Irritation-causing ingredients and bacteria start forming in the expired lipstick. This can cause itching on your lips, it can also dry out your lips.
2- Lanolin starts forming in expired lipstick. It can absorb dust, bacteria, viruses, and metals present in the air. In such a situation, when you drink water or eat something, it gets entered in your body. Due to this, you may have to face health-related problems.
3- Preservatives and BHA present in lipstick are carcinogens. It is such a substance or other thing that can cause cancer in the body. In such a situation, there is a risk of breast tumors by using expired lipstick.
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