To keep your cosmetics from becoming
contaminated and old, follow these tips from Makeup Artist Linda
"Shadows" Shonning from Boca Rotan, FL.
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Linda
How
long do cosmetics last?
Here's a
list of commonly used cosmetics and their expected shelf life...
1.
Mascara
- will usually last 2 months or when the label is worn off,
it clumps, specks, or becomes dry or smells bad
2. Foundation - has a shelf life of 18-24 months.
3. Powder - Expect 2 years unless it becomes dry or has
an odor other than its original
fragrance. You can protect your powder from contamination by being
sure to change your sponge or powder puff after every application.
Sponges are a haven for breeding bacteria and the fastest
way to pass on germs.
4. Lip Pencils -1 year- Always dip in alcohol-kills germs
5. Eye pencils -Typically 3 months. Always sharpen or dip
in alcohol after each use. Either
of these methods will kill germs.
6. Eye Shadow and Blush - dry, loss of pigment. Always
wipe off with alcohol
7. Brushes - When your brushes start to look like fans and
the tips become colored. Keep
brushes clean with brush cleaner or alcohol. I use alcohol for sterilizing
my brushes and applicators. Use an alcohol with a strength of
90%. To clean brushes use a good brush cleaner. You can use soap and
water but soap and water has a tendency to dry out brush bristles and
reduce the longevity of your brushes.
TIP* If you want to bring back the original shine on your
makeup containers use Pledge furniture polish. Pledge shines a
faded container and makes it look brand new.
TIP* Put a small piece of tape on the back of containers,
and record the date you purchased it. This will assure that you
will not use after the recommend expiration date.
"Sanitation
is the most important process we, as Makeup and Hair artists,
must implement if we are to keep our makeup, brushes and kits
germ free. As working artists, we are constantly moving from face
to face and head to head. The opportunities we have to pass germs
and viruses from person to person are numerous. Therefore it is
our responsibility to safeguard our clients and practice diligent
sanitation techniques. By doing so we set a standard of excellence
that goes far beyond just doing great makeup and hair! "
Linda
"Shadows" Schonning
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