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	WARNING SIGN	DISASTER POTENTIAL	EXPIRATION DATE	MAINTENANCE TIP
MAKE-UP TOOLS
POWDER BRUSHES	Matted, frayed or shedding bristles	Uneven applications	Sable or squirrel-hair brushes should last 10 years; cheaper versions, maybe only a year.	WASH brushes at least 3 times a week with mild soap and water, and let air-dry.
EYELASH CURLER	Stale make-up clumps	Eye irritation/infections	For curlers with disposable rubber pads, REPLACE cushions every 2 weeks.	Disinfect pads and curler with rubbing alcohol after each use.
FOAM OR PUFF APPLICATORS	Covered with shadow or residue	Dirt and oil contaminated cosmetics and skin irritation	2 uses, tops	Store applicator in a clean, dry place between uses.
GROOMING GEAR
TOOTHBRUSH	Flattened or frayed bristles	Tartar and plaque build-up in hard to reach places	Replace every 3 months.	Avoid overly vigorous brushing.
RAZOR	Rusted blade or lousy shaves	Razor burn, infection and ingrown hairs	3-4 shaves; throw away rusty blades ASAP	Keep stored razors dry.
METAL TOOLS (tweezers etc)	Hairs are hard to pluck, or nippers don't make a clean cut	Hair breaks; ripped or torn nails or cuticles	Replace year or so.	Clean with rubbing alcohol after each use.
HAIRBRUSHES	Hair strands twisted among the bristles, along with dried flakes from gels and sprays.	Debris deposits on clean hair.	Boar-hair brushes get better with age; replace plastic bristle brushes about every 8 months.	Once a week, remove matted hair with a fine-toothed comb, then wash brush with shampoo and let dry over night
SKIN CARE
FACE & BODY CREAMS	Change in color, consistency or smell	Microbial contamination; ingredients lose potency after exposure to air and moisture.	2 years after seal is broken.	Use tubes and products with pumps to avoid contamination with dirt and bacteria on fingers.
SUNSCREEN	Change in color and smell	Lost SPF efficacy	Refer to sell by dates; if unsure toss after a year.	Use products with pumps and tubes to avoid contamination.
SELF-TANNERS	Turns Orangy	Skin irritation	1 year after opening	Keep it away from moisture and extreme temperatures.
MASKS	Turned dry or runny	Contanination; inert active ingredients	1 year after opening	Avoid storing in extreme temperatures.
ESSENTIAL OILS	Strange greasy smell	The strange greasy smell... PU	1 year after opening	Store in a cool, dark place; sunlight breaks down botanical ingredients.