Comments on: Safety 101: The Open Jar Symbol… http://themakeupgirl.net/2007/11/safety-101-the-open-jar-symbol/ Skincare and Beauty Blog with Expert Advice Mon, 07 May 2012 10:35:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Kimberly Kolodziejski http://themakeupgirl.net/2007/11/safety-101-the-open-jar-symbol/comment-page-1/#comment-5010 Kimberly Kolodziejski Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:09:46 +0000 http://s263134126.onlinehome.us/?p=498#comment-5010 At Chella, we have begun using the "Open Jar" symbol as well, but I agree with your time table above. The best rule of thumb we tell our clients is that if you are using a jar where you dip your fingers into the product..three months MAX. After much research and customer feeedback, we are converting our beautiful wide mouth jars to airless pumps. They are a much more sanitary delivery system and will allow you a longer life for your products. Thanks for the great info! At Chella, we have begun using the “Open Jar” symbol as well, but I agree with your time table above. The best rule of thumb we tell our clients is that if you are using a jar where you dip your fingers into the product..three months MAX. After much research and customer feeedback, we are converting our beautiful wide mouth jars to airless pumps. They are a much more sanitary delivery system and will allow you a longer life for your products. Thanks for the great info!

]]> By: Kimberly Kolodziejski http://themakeupgirl.net/2007/11/safety-101-the-open-jar-symbol/comment-page-1/#comment-3824 Kimberly Kolodziejski Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:09:46 +0000 http://s263134126.onlinehome.us/?p=498#comment-3824 At Chella, we have begun using the "Open Jar" symbol as well, but I agree with your time table above. The best rule of thumb we tell our clients is that if you are using a jar where you dip your fingers into the product..three months MAX. After much research and customer feeedback, we are converting our beautiful wide mouth jars to airless pumps. They are a much more sanitary delivery system and will allow you a longer life for your products. Thanks for the great info! At Chella, we have begun using the “Open Jar” symbol as well, but I agree with your time table above. The best rule of thumb we tell our clients is that if you are using a jar where you dip your fingers into the product..three months MAX. After much research and customer feeedback, we are converting our beautiful wide mouth jars to airless pumps. They are a much more sanitary delivery system and will allow you a longer life for your products. Thanks for the great info!

]]> By: Kimberly Kolodziejski http://themakeupgirl.net/2007/11/safety-101-the-open-jar-symbol/comment-page-1/#comment-3478 Kimberly Kolodziejski Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:09:46 +0000 http://s263134126.onlinehome.us/?p=498#comment-3478 At Chella, we have begun using the "Open Jar" symbol as well, but I agree with your time table above. The best rule of thumb we tell our clients is that if you are using a jar where you dip your fingers into the product..three months MAX. After much research and customer feeedback, we are converting our beautiful wide mouth jars to airless pumps. They are a much more sanitary delivery system and will allow you a longer life for your products. Thanks for the great info! At Chella, we have begun using the “Open Jar” symbol as well, but I agree with your time table above. The best rule of thumb we tell our clients is that if you are using a jar where you dip your fingers into the product..three months MAX. After much research and customer feeedback, we are converting our beautiful wide mouth jars to airless pumps. They are a much more sanitary delivery system and will allow you a longer life for your products. Thanks for the great info!

]]> By: Lianne http://themakeupgirl.net/2007/11/safety-101-the-open-jar-symbol/comment-page-1/#comment-1129 Lianne Sun, 11 Nov 2007 23:50:14 +0000 http://s263134126.onlinehome.us/?p=498#comment-1129 Thanks for the extras Cheri! I have smelled old lipstick before...not pretty LOL Thanks for the extras Cheri! I have smelled old lipstick before…not pretty LOL

]]> By: Cheri Tracy http://themakeupgirl.net/2007/11/safety-101-the-open-jar-symbol/comment-page-1/#comment-1128 Cheri Tracy Sun, 11 Nov 2007 18:12:54 +0000 http://s263134126.onlinehome.us/?p=498#comment-1128 What a great article! I'm also pleased that this symbol is starting to appear on cosmetics as well. I wanted to add the shelf life for cosmetics -as a general rule- powders can last about two years and liquids and creams (except eye) about 12-18 months. Mascara, Liquid Eyeliner, Cream Eyeliner: 3-6 months Creme Blush, Bronzer, Concealer, Eye Shadow, Foundation: 12-18 months Liquid Blush, Bronzer, Concealer, Eye Shadow, Foundation: 12-18 months Powder Blush, Bronzer, Concealer, Eye Shadow, Foundation: 24 months Lipstick: 24 months Eye Liner / Lip Liner: 24 months Lip Gloss: 12-18 months These guidelines are based on a product that has just been opened, assuming that it's been kept out of direct sunlight and in a cool, dry place. If it starts to separate or smell strange, it's past its prime. What a great article! I’m also pleased that this symbol is starting to appear on cosmetics as well.

I wanted to add the shelf life for cosmetics -as a general rule- powders can last about two years and liquids and creams (except eye) about 12-18 months.

Mascara, Liquid Eyeliner, Cream Eyeliner: 3-6 months
Creme Blush, Bronzer, Concealer, Eye Shadow, Foundation: 12-18 months
Liquid Blush, Bronzer, Concealer, Eye Shadow, Foundation: 12-18 months
Powder Blush, Bronzer, Concealer, Eye Shadow, Foundation: 24 months
Lipstick: 24 months
Eye Liner / Lip Liner: 24 months
Lip Gloss: 12-18 months

These guidelines are based on a product that has just been opened, assuming that it’s been kept out of direct sunlight and in a cool, dry place. If it starts to separate or smell strange, it’s past its prime.

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