D Day

So now that we're in official cleaning/housekeeping mode why not continue with the good times? I know you think I'm crazy to enjoy cleaning but there's something you should know about me...I'm totally OCD with a side of type A personality. Now in my defense I'm convinced that this is a hereditary attribute. True story: my cousin actually has a ruler for his closet which he uses to measure the distance between his suits so they have the proper room to "breathe." On the other hand, my uncle notices once he enters a room if a pillow or picture frame has been moved even a millmeter and can't focus on anything else until he adjusts it. Now I'm not as bad but I have been known for my "no street clothes on the bed policy." Let's just say some people (J I'm talking to you!) can't seem to wrap their head around it much less thing of respecting it! So I know that the familia is a bit crazy but crazy in a good way, right? Now your next "to do" is to evaluate the lifespan of all your beauty products and toss out the ones that have surpassed their golden years. Expired product spells possible allergic reactions, poor performance and in some cases bad smells so it's important to be aware of your product's age (you can't lie about this one!). Let's outline and define how long you should be holding on to your beauty products.

Expiration Date (bye bye!)

Makeup:
-Foundation: 12-18 months
-Concealer: 12 months
-Eyeshadow & powders: 24 months
-Pencil eye liners & lip liners: 24 months
-Gel based eyeliners & blushes: 12 months
-Lipstick & lipgloss: 18-24 months
-Mascara: 3-4 months

Face & Body:
Most products have a open jar symbol in the back which indicates how long they will stay efficacious once they're opened but...
-Cleansers: 12 months
-Eye makeup remover & toner: 12 months
-Serums: 12-18 months (products packaged in airless jars and bottles, those which you can't open unless you take a jack hammer to it, keep the actual formula stable for longer by minimizing air contact)
-Lotions & creams: 18 months
-SPF based products: 12 months or until the expiration noted on the packaging
-Nail polish: 24 months

Hair:
-Shampoo, conditioner & mask: 24 months
-Styling products: 12 months

Usage tip: Most beauty products are formulated to stay efficacious for up to 3 years unopened but once you start using them adhere to the guidelines above. You can always extend the product's shelf life by storing them in the fridge. And of course if you play it smart by keeping the products' lid closed when you're not using it and avoid exposing them to extreme temperatures your product will go the extra mile and last longer. Essentially you want to minimize air and potentially bacteria contact. Of course these are just guidelines so if your product starts to smell funny or changes color it's time to toss it out!

The result: For better or worse you become a beauty product OCD junkie, never settling for less than the best! And frankly that's they way it should be...your a 10 and you deserve the champagne life!