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Reusable vs. Disposable Masks: What’s the Difference?

20 November 2024

Can masks be reused?

Whether it’s the difficulty of keeping it on for 20 minutes or it simply makes financial sense, many people want to reuse masks. We advise against this because masks absorb dirt and bacteria from your skin. So if you reapply it later, you can reapply it to your skin.

Another reason we advise against this is dryness. We recommend leaving masks on for 20 minutes because this is the best time for the ingredients to hydrate your skin. However, if you leave the mask on for too long (for example, if you sleep with it on), the mask can dry out and actually have the opposite effect of sucking moisture from your skin. So it can be assumed that using an old mask can have a negative impact because it will dry out and may not help your skin.

If you feel like there is too much serum on the packaging, another option you can consider is to squeeze out the excess serum before applying it to your face and put it in a sealed container. This way you can use the serum later without having to worry about dirt or bacteria getting into the mix.

If you feel like there is still a lot of serum left but you don’t want to save it for later, you can also apply it to other parts of your body, such as your neck, hands, or chest.

What cosmetics can be recycled?

One thing to be clear about is that if there is an odor, it’s time to throw it out, as this is a sure sign of bacterial invasion. In fact, if you store some cosmetics in a tube for up to 8 months, it may not be worth keeping them forever, as bacteria will accumulate on the tube over time.

Similarly, when you swirl your finger in the tube, you are constantly dispelling any bacteria that may be on your hands.

However, lipstick is easy to store. Some add a small amount of alcohol water and tea tree oil to improve the smell and increase the antibacterial properties of the mixture. You can spray a little lipstick to make it last longer.

You can also use old makeup boxes and cosmetic bags as airtight containers to store small household items that are often lost (such as safety pins or hair ties).

Facial tissue is undoubtedly a culprit in the recycling department, but if you clean and dispose of facial tissue thoroughly, you can reuse it. Then you can use it again to remove makeup.

If your makeup brushes are getting old, don’t throw them away, but put them in your tool box. It’s always hard to find a brush for painting, and it’s even harder to find a delicate brush, which is the great thing about makeup brushes. Or, if you have kids, they can use it to draw a picture.

Eyeshadows can sometimes be a bit of a luxury and often sit for a long time or end up in the trash. However, they can easily be transformed into nail polish to add a little glamour to your look.

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