Perfume
Usually, perfumes are kept either on the dressing table, which is permissible, or on the shelf in the bathroom, which is actually a beauty crime worse than going to bed wearing makeup. Temperature fluctuations and high humidity reduce the lifespan of the fragrance and make it breathe out quickly. But cold and darkness, on the contrary, prolong its durability and working condition.
Medical cosmetics
For medicinal cosmetics to have an effect, it must be stored in accordance with all the rules, the temperature regime is especially important. Many active ingredients stop working when overheated. Read the instructions for the preparations carefully and do not leave them on sunny surfaces.
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Whether it's face cream, eye patches, masks or refreshing sprays, it's best to keep them cool and out of the sun. Cooled, they work with a vengeance, but when heated, on the contrary, they lose their effect. Just remember how a simple piece of ice acts on the skin …
Creams
In hot weather, it is better to put them in the refrigerator. They will not become more effective from this, contrary to popular misconception, but applying a cool lotion or gel will still be more pleasant than heated by the sun. However, be aware that the texture or color of the cream may change slightly in the refrigerator. And remember not to store creams in the bathroom. The stuffiness and humidity reduce the shelf life of the funds at times.
Anything that contains vitamin C
It is not so important that it is summer or winter outside the window, any remedies that contain vitamin C should be stored in the cozy cool of the refrigerator. At room temperature, the vitamin is rapidly oxidized and destroyed, which logically changes the formula of the product, making it ineffective. And by the way, vitamin C products cannot be stored open for more than a week.
Sunscreen
Surprisingly, they are really best kept in the refrigerator. It's okay if the Sanskrin lies on the hot sand under the hot sun all day, but if it is at home, it is better to put it away in the cold. This will slow down the breakdown of the UV blocking ingredients and help the cream survive until its next use.
Natural cosmetic
Usually, such cosmetics are stored for a short time and require special conditions of detention. Natural ingredients can deteriorate from high temperatures and oxidize quickly in air. Like vitamin serums, natural cosmetics should be kept cool.
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