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Shelf life of make up
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I read somewhere that make up and stuff like cleansers have a shelf life once they are opened. Does anyone know if this is true, or if it's just a myth to get you to buy new stuff? If it is true, does anyone know how long the shelf life is? Thanks.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.I hope this answers your question...http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/cos-207.html cosmetics sold in Britain(and possibly theEU-I am not sure) have an 'open jar' symbol on the back label-within this is the number of months a particular item will last once opened.
Thanks everyone. I'd never noticed those little pot symbols before! Most of the stuff I had in my cupboard predated the use of those symbols. I had a clear out last night and got rid of all my old, part-used stuff. I guess the answer is to use something up rather than replace it with a different product; that way I at least have a chance of using it up within the recommended period!