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HTTP:: Experts Warn of Health Hazard of Using Out of Date Cosmetic Products
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Women are known for their propensity to amass things, from jewelry to clothes and cosmetic products and toiletries. Despite repeated warnings from beauticians and health experts, they continue to save their prized possessions â€" cosmetics and toiletries â€" past their due date, which puts their health at considerable risk, a recent survey conducted by Mintel and cited by the Telegraph, indicates. Most products that are used for beautification purposes come labeled with the date when they’re no longer good for use or, if not, with the symbol PAO (“Period After Opening”) and the number of months it’s still good. Most women are well aware of this, yet they rarely pay heed to these details, presumably because they buy so many of these products they forget to check their label to see when they’re no longer good. The bottom line is that only one in four women respects these dates, the survey has revealed. In doing so, the other three are putting themselves at great!
risk because cosmetic products are usually perfect environments for bacteria. “It is not simply a matter of products no longer performing to optimal standards. Old make-up can be hazardous to our health. Like food, cosmetics can expire and become dangerous to use. There may be far...
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