SHELF LIFE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PURE ANADA PRODUCTS
A lot number is displayed on all of our product labels. The lot number indicates the date that the product was manufactured.
Shelf life: time of manufacture - until it’s unsuitable to use or sell.
How to tell if it's no longer suitable? If it smells rancid, the plant oils/butters have oxidized and no longer healthy for application.
PAO or Period After Opening: time of package opening - until it should be discarded by the consumer.
Each time you use a product, bacteria is introduced and begins to proliferate. To continue using a product after the PAO can be harmful for your skin and eyes.
Product | Shelf Life | PAO |
Loose Powder (Eye, Cheek, Face) | infinite | infinite |
Liquid Foundation | 2 years | 1 year |
Pressed Powder (Eye, Cheek, Face) | 2 years | 1 year |
Tinted Moisturizer | 1.5 years | 1 year |
Cream Concealer (Liquid & Stick) | 2 years | 1 year |
Mascara & Liquid Eyeliner | 2 years | 3-6 months |
Pencil (Lip or Eye) | 2 years | 2 years |
Lipstick, Lip Gloss, Lip Shine | 1.5 years | 1 year |
Moisturizers & Serums | 1.5 years | 1 year |
Cleansers & Toners | 2 years |
1.5 years |
Hand & Body Lotion/Wash, Shower & Bubble Gel, Sugar Scrub | 2 years |
1.5 years |