Are you a lover of nail polish and are unsure whether you should use expired nail polish? So find out more about this subject now.
For those who like to paint their nails, there is an entire universe of nail polishes to be explored. There are different colors, textures and new trends emerge at each time of year, from classic red, to neon colors and various shades of nude. In addition, there are matte, glitter, and suede-effect nail polishes, and it is even possible to style your nails using nail polish. However, doubts about expired nail polish may arise for those who use this product a lot.
If you are not a professional manicurist, it is very likely that your nail polishes last a long time and you continue to use expired nail polish to color your nails. In Brazil, the validity of nail polishes is controlled by Anvisa and is usually 3 years from the moment they leave the factory. This way, the expiration month and year can be found on the nail polish label.
However, imported nail polishes have another way of counting their expiration date. Therefore, the expiration date starts from the moment the nail polish is opened and comes into contact with air. This is because when the product comes into contact with air, its chemistry begins to change. In this way, the validity is presented by the following PAO, from the English Period After Opening, that is, the period after opening.
So, in imported nail polishes, you can find this acronym represented by the design of an open pot. Unlike Brazil, you will not find the expiration date on the packaging with the month and year, but with the number of months of validity from the moment the package was opened.
Can I use expired nail polish?
After knowing the expiration date of your nail polish, you may still be wondering whether you should discard it after its expiration date. The answer to that question is: it depends. You must carefully observe some signs to know whether the nail polish can still be used or not, such as color, smell and texture.
This is because when nail polish is well past its expiration date, its quality is compromised. This way, the enamel can become thick and cracked, thus the enamel finish will be poor. Furthermore, the product can compromise the health of your nails, leaving them brittle and yellow.
However, pregnant people, children and people with allergies should avoid using expired nail polish, as its defense system is more delicate. In case of any reaction that may occur due to the use of this product, get rid of the nail polish.
Signs to discard expired nail polish
As previously mentioned, some signs can be observed beyond the expiration date to know if the nail polish can still be used. Therefore, we have brought you a list to help you know whether or not you should continue using expired nail polish.
1 – Color change
Changing the color or tone of the nail polish may be a sign that it is no longer suitable for use. If the nail polish has turned whitish, or if its color was pink and changed to purple, for example, this is a sign that it can go in the trash.
2 – Unusual smell
Another sign that expired nail polish should be discarded is its smell. If you notice that the smell is strong or strange, using the nail polish is not advisable.
3 – Different texture
If the texture of the nail polish is abnormal after the expiration date, it is also a bad sign. So, if you notice that the nail polish is thicker and forming bubbles when applied to the nail, you should throw the bottle away.
4 – Slow drying
When the texture of the nail polish is different, this will also interfere with the drying of the product when applied to the nail. Therefore, if you notice that the nail polish is taking a long time to dry and forming a thicker layer on the nail, it means that it should not be used anymore.
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