Video: Dr. Debra Wattenberg Talks Shelf Life of Cosmetics
Dermatologist Dr. Debra Wattenberg
visits The Today Show to talk about the shelf life of cosmetics and how to avoid bacterial and fungal contamination. Dr. Wattenberg says that lip gloss lasts only 2-3 months, especially if it's the kind with a wand. Lipsticks can last up to a year, and mascara has a very short shelf life of three months maximum. Because we're mascara-intensive around here, we've never had a tube last more than a month anyway. Dr. Wattenberg also has some good tips for storage of cosmetics and brush washing. Take a look:
