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Cosmetic products expiry date: a guide to a safe skincare routine

Framing of three glass jars by Stocksmetic placed on a stone.

Summer is coming, so it is time to think about protecting your skin from the sun’s ultraviolet rays. The Stocksmetic glass cream jars are the most suitable solution to best preserve your cosmetic formulations. In this article, we will introduce you to the Pure and Heavy cosmetic collections and explain why it is convenient to choose glass jars for creams.

Contrary to what many believe, in summer it is necessary to follow a thorough and delicate skin care routine. In fact, there are many cases of rash or skin damage that slowly lead to skin ageing due to sunlight. The consequences are loss of brightness, softness of the skin and perception of oily skin, making our face tired and aged.

Let’s see how to follow a proper skin care that starts from the cleansing to the hydration of your face, to get back a face with bright and natural skin.

Glass jars for creams suitable for your beauty routine

First step of your beauty routine: cleansing

In the warmer months we give the go-ahead to purifying detergents, light moisturizers, refreshing waters, anti-hot solutions that we will contain in our glass jars for creams. What we must avoid at all costs is to weigh down the cellular tissue with a makeup that risks clogging the pores of our skin. So, we need to apply a proper moisturizing base before we even put on makeup. Lotions should be enriched with hyaluronic acid, moisturizer, vitamins and fruit acids, rebalancing products and ingredients that smooth and fill the skin and soothing to reduce redness by themselves.

After that, do not forget that the two most important moments of the day when you need to implement your skin care routine are in the morning and in the evening.

These are the ideal moments for your rinse cleansers, useful to purify the skin of the face from the metabolic waste of night work, and we at Stocksmetic have thought of an exclusive line for you. Rely on our collection Linea Cosmetica Pure: you will find a set of bottles and jars in plastic glass. The flagship model of our collection is the transparent glass jar Pure, suitable to contain various formulations such as cream cosmetics. The glass of our cosmetic jars is the best solution to protect the quality of your creams and lotions.

Those with oily skin can use oily skin cleansers to control excess sebum production. Instead, for other skin types, soothing useful to combat the sensations of heat are sufficient.

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Next step of your beauty routine: glass jars for creams for perfect hydration

Once the cleansing phase is over, the next step is certainly the hydration of your face.

Continue your beauty routine with a tonic to balance the pH, altered by the mix of detergent and water. It functions is also to close the pores that in summer are always at risk of obstruction, due to the surplus of the sebaceous glands. And finally, accompany micellar water to a thermal spray to perfect your cleansing.

In summer, you need to opt for light fluids that absorb instantly, not weighing down the skin. You can have a wide range of gels, liquid emulsions and sorbet creams, that is, fresh creams with a texture halfway between cream and gel.

If you are looking for cosmetic containers for your cosmetic products, we have the right cosmetic packaging for you. Choose the Pure glass jar in 50 ML version. In fact, the etched glass is extremely pleasant to the touch and sight, as it has a velvety and extremely soft appearance. This type of glass is particularly resistant and allows you to implement a wide variety of decorations, which can affect all or only part of the surface of the glass.

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Why to choose our glass jars for creams?

We have included glass jars in our Heavy cosmetic packaging collection because glass is the material for design excellence. You will be fascinated by its elegance and sophistication that you cannot help but choose the 30 ml Heavy cosmetic jar to contain your face creams.

Why to choose the glass? The vases in transparent or coloured glass, with refined and finely decorated lines, are available in multiple sizes and always give an unmistakable elegance to the environment. Glass jars are elegance, refinement and novelty at the same time. Glass cosmetics can be used in different ways, from ornamental object to first choice material to preserve the quality of your cosmetic formulations.

If your desire is to embellish your glass jar with a jar with refined lines, the right solution for you is undoubtedly the Oro Girotondo cosmetic packaging. This shiny lid gives class to your glass cosmetic container and a warm colour tone to beautify your shelf reserved for make up and cosmetics.

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Knowing the expiry date of cosmetic products is essential to ensure a safe and effective beauty routine: many beauty products boast sophisticated formulas that, if used within the recommended period, guarantee good results for the health of your skin. Let's find out together how the expiry date of cosmetic products works and why glass cosmetic jars are the ideal choice for preserving your products. 

How do cosmetic expiry dates work?

The expiry date of cosmetic products is determined by their ability to maintain the effectiveness and safety of the product after opening. There are two main elements to consider: 

  • The expiry date of unopened cosmetics: this date indicates the maximum time for which an unopened product remains safe and effective; 
  • The PAO (Period After Opening): once the product is opened, the PAO of cosmetics becomes the main reference for the maximum usage time. 

How long a cosmetic product lasts depends on numerous factors, of which one of the most important is certainly the formulation: water-based products, such as creams and lotions, are more susceptible to bacterial growth and tend to deteriorate more rapidly than powders or oils. Two other elements to take into consideration are the ingredients and the use of preservatives: although preservatives help to extend the shelf life for cosmetics, it is always advisable to respect the expiry date to prevent skin irritation or infections. 

What is meant by PAO (Period After Opening)?

The PAO informs the consumer on how long a cosmetic product will last once opened; it is the symbol of cosmetic expiry dates, usually represented by an open jar, with a number followed by the letter ‘M’, which indicates the total number of months: for example, ‘12M’ means that the product should be used within 12 months of opening.

Knowing the PAO can really make a difference in safeguarding the health of your skin: expired cosmetics can lose their effectiveness and cause dangerous adverse reactions; for this reason, the best idea is to write the opening date on each product so that you can keep track of the Period After Opening and ensure your beauty routine is risk free. 

How can you tell if a cosmetic product has expired?

Recognizing an expired cosmetic product is very important to avoid possible skin problems; there are several warning signs that can tell you when it is no longer advisable to use a product:

  • Changes in consistency (lumps, phase separation); 
  • Changes in color or smell;
  • Unpleasant odor or different from the original smell.

Even if the PAO has not yet expired, factors such as storage conditions, or exposure to heat and light, can accelerate the deterioration process. 

The importance of using good quality packaging

Good quality packaging plays a key role in prolonging the life of a product and preserving cosmetics, protecting them from external factors such as air, light and contaminants. Among the best cosmetic packaging that we find on the market, the glass jars for cosmetic creams are particularly valued for ensuring protection and stability: compared to plastic containers, glass does not absorb odors and does not release chemicals, keeping the product properties intact and shielding the contents from environmental variables. 

Why choose Stocksmetic glass cosmetic jars?

Stocksmetic glass cosmetic jars are an excellent choice for anyone looking for a high-quality and elegant cosmetic storage solution: indeed, glass is resistant and recyclable, which helps to reduce the environmental impact, while maintaining the freshness of your cosmetic products and preventing oxidation.

Glass cosmetic jars available from Stocksmetic come in a variety of formats and designs, with solutions for every line of cosmetics: 

  • Luxe Collection: Luxe jars truly showcase the contents thanks to the transparency of the glass, giving a sophisticated and polished look to any cosmetic formula. Perfect for those looking for sophisticated packaging, Luxe jars combine elegance and practicality and are an ideal solution for high-end skincare products. 
  • Miracle Collection: these 50 ml glass jars, available in both transparent and acid-etched versions, are designed to enhance the quality of all cosmetic formulations. Their simple yet sophisticated design makes them ideal for product lines such as face and body moisturizers.

Customize your glass cosmetic jars with Stocksmetic

Stocksmetic enables you to create your own customized cosmetic packaging with our silk screen printing for perfumes, which includes:

  • Customized glass cosmetic jars, that is, we print your logo and graphics directly on the glass jars; simply choose from the vast range of available colors or tell us the Pantone number for your brand; 
  • Customized boxes to create your complete packaging; simply select the finish you prefer (gloss, shiny, matte or soft touch plastic), and print your graphics in four colors. 

Choosing Stocksmetic glass jars means offering your customers a complete beauty experience: our packaging adds elegance to your design, protects the most delicate formulas and preserves your products over time. Discover the different Stocksmetic collections

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