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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Sara Keenan and Lucy Smith

MYSTERIOUS: How often should you replace your mascara and other beauty essentials | Mind Blowing Facts

Looking after and replacing your make-up products is important for hygiene - (iStock/The Independent)

Holding onto that beloved mascara or trusty make-up brush? You might want to think again. While it's tempting to stretch the lifespan of our favourite beauty products, it turns out that clinging onto expired make-up can be detrimental to our skin.

Amish Patel, a qualified aesthetic practitioner and founder of Intrigue Cosmetic Clinic, says decluttering your make-up bag is crucial for maintaining healthy skin. “When using out-of-date products, quite often these products can break down. They can have toxic chemicals in them, and when those break down, they can cause irritation to the skin, along with dermatitis and allergic reactions,” reveals Patel.

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