Don't put your health at risk
British women are putting their health at risk by keeping their make-up far beyond its sell-by-date.
In a poll carried out by Debenhams, it was discovered that 57.7% of women makeup bags consist of makeup that has been in there for a prolonged period of time because “it seems like a waste to throw out.” Although this may be true, it can cause health risks to us due to a harmful bacteria breeding on our products which can lead to problems like breakouts, eye infections and skin rashes.
Lisa Brett, spokesperson for Debenhams said: “It’s worrying to find that so many women are putting their health at risk by keeping hold of makeup for too long. It’s important to check the recommended use-by date on a product, and don’t be tempted to hang onto it even if it’s been discontinued! An out-of-date product will not give you the results it once could, and it may leave you with problems.”
The poll revealed that there are a shocking 73% of women who do not even look at the expiry date of their makeup products. A third of women were found to use eyeliner that’s over the recommended one-year cut off – which could lead to serious eye infections, 22% were said to keep foundation well over a year – leading to a bad skin complexion and breakouts and 7% of women admitted to keeping eye shadow for over 6 years, which is way over its 1 year recommendation.
Lisa added: “If your makeup is past its best, it’s a false economy to keep using it until it’s all gone – it’s not worth the issues it could cause. Now spring’s here, what better opportunity to give your makeup bag a good clear out? Aside from health benefits of replacing your old cosmetics with new, the work of makeup will have moved on leaps and bounds if it’s been a few years since you explored it! With new formulations and colours hitting the shelves all the time, there’s really no need to hang on to old makeup.”
Shop at www.debenhams.com to buy fresh makeup today!
By Claire Lancaster
Tagged in Health Health and Beauty makeup