MSNBC recently reported that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is beginning its crackdown on contaminated cosmetics as a proactive measure to protect consumers from infections.
The news source stated that products that have not been packaged correctly or are old can become breeding grounds for bacteria, yeast and mold that can cause severe skin reactions.
"The key is to never share personal care products with other people, and especially don't share ones which require you to touch the product directly in the package," said cosmetic chemist Perry Romanowski, quoted by the news source.
According to WiseGeek.com, you should routinely go through your cosmetics to weed out anything that's been sitting around too long. Products that are used around the eyes should only be kept around half as long as other creams and makeup, due to the risk of eye infection.
In general, powders, lipsticks and liners should be good for about two years, while creams and oil-based cosmetics expire after about one year.
Remember to review your cabinet and drawers regularly so that your favorite neck creams can continue to help reduce the appearance of saggy jowls without the risk of contamination.
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