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Conservation

To prevent bacterial contamination and preserve the shelf life of cosmetic products, it is essential to store them properly. Here, learn the best practices that help protect these formulations.
How Long Can I Safely Keep an Opened Face Cream?
Moisturizer
3 min of reading
How Long Can I Safely Keep an Opened Face Cream?

The various care products do not preserve themselves in the same way or over the same period of time. Some products are sensitive to oxidation while others are not. To enjoy the benefits of the products used, it is necessary to respect the expiration dates. How long does a face cream last? We give you the answer to this question.

Jojoba mis en scène
Safety
10 min of reading
How to properly store your vegetable oils?

Vegetable oils are among the essential ingredients in skincare. Generally, these active ingredients are used in their pure state or combined with other treatments. They are valued for their nourishing, moisturizing, and revitalizing properties for both the face and body, as well as for the hair.

Skincare Storage: How to store Creams, Moisturizers & Co.
Moisturizer
5 min of reading
Skincare Storage: How to store Creams, Moisturizers & Co.

Like food products, beauty products have an expiration date. Humidity and heat can alter their effectiveness. To preserve their effects and properties to the full, it's essential to store them in accordance with certain rules. Here's our skincare storage advice to ensure your beauty products don't deteriorate before their time.

FAQ about conservation

What are the main factors that affect the preservation of cosmetics?

Light, heat, humidity, and exposure to air are the main factors that can degrade cosmetics.

How long can an opened cosmetic product be kept?

The period after opening (PAO) of a cosmetic product varies from one product to another. It is generally indicated on the packaging.

How can you tell if a cosmetic product has expired?

A change in color, odor, or texture often indicates that a product is expired.

How can contamination of a cosmetic product be prevented?

To prevent the risk of bacterial contamination of a cosmetic product, it is recommended to use spatulas to take out the products and to always wash your hands before use.

Are cosmetics in pump bottles better preserved than those in jars?

Yes, pump bottles limit exposure to air and bacteria, thereby extending the shelf life of the products.

What is the PAO on a cosmetic product?

The PAO (Period After Opening) corresponds to the length of time during which a product remains safe and effective after being opened. It is represented by an open-jar symbol with a number of months.

Where should you store your cosmetic products?

In a dry place, protected from heat, light, and humidity. The bathroom is not always ideal because of its temperature fluctuations and high humidity levels.

Can you store your cosmetics in the refrigerator?

Some products can tolerate it, but it is not necessary for most of them. Very low temperatures can also alter certain textures.

Do solid cosmetics have better shelf life?

They contain less water, which limits microbial growth, but it is not always easy to keep them dry.

Does heat damage cosmetics?

Yes, it can accelerate the degradation of active ingredients and change the product’s texture. It can also reduce the effectiveness of preservatives.

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