Working life depends on the structure
On the average the period of storage of cosmetics makes no more than two years from the date of manufacturing and it may be even less at some means. First of all, it depends on the structure: the cosmetics on a water basis is usually stored no more than for a year as water evaporates in due course, and bacteria can start to multiply in cosmetics.
Presence of alcohol or alcohol components and preservatives considerably extends working life.
It is better to buy cosmetics in small packing in order to have time to use it before it will deteriorate.
Choose a place for lipsticks and creams
The matter is that if on a box with a cream it is written “to store in a dark cool place” it does not mean, that it is necessary to hold it in the fridge (if, certainly, it is not specified on the label, that it is necessary to store means in the fridge as, for example, oxygen cosmetics). Many cosmetic products do not maintain a strong cold.
1. It is not also recommended to store cosmetics in bathroom as raised humidity, frequent change of temperatures and light exposure the same as also direct solar beams, lead to that means spoil ahead of time.
2. It is possible to hold perfumery in the fridge and the following cosmetic means may be kept in the bathroom - soap, a tooth-paste, and shampoos, balms for hair and shower gels.
3. It is desirable to equip a toilet table in the bedroom near to a window and it will be the suitable place for storage of cosmetics - chilly, purely and cool!