The Ed.
Well-Known Member
Last week saw Private Practice star Kate Walsh declare that women 'hoard' cosmetics because they're too 'juicy' to throw away. I don't know about 'juicy' but I do know I've held on to products for far too long, simply because I can remember how much they cost me!
There is no doubt that we are a generation more aware, more informed and more overwhelmed by products than any before us. We are also a generation living under the curse of the 'forever-young' promise. The expectation for us to look young and fight lines and wrinkles and constantly strive for photoshop perfection is one that often lures us into buying products that we don't perhaps need.
How many of us have a range of moisturisers? Four or five mascaras? A variety of eye creams and body lotions and shampoos? More worryingly, how long do we hold onto these products simply because, quite rightly, we feel wasteful throwing them away?
We have to remember that products come with expiration dates in just the same way that food does. A very good friend of mine spent a fortune on La Prairie skincare and, as you do, was very sparing with it. It lasted a long time. Too long. She was battling with unsightly skin reactions and, when she went back to the La Prairie counter to ask advice, the woman informed her that it was very likely caused by the expiration of some kind of fish extract used in the cream.
As professionals we are used to ensuring that the professional products we work with have not gone beyond their use-by date. Are we as good at checking our personal products? I know I'm not.
So, kick off your week by clearing out your collection. Think of it as spring cleaning...just a little bit more fun and less need for marigolds!
Until then...geek on!
The Ed.
There is no doubt that we are a generation more aware, more informed and more overwhelmed by products than any before us. We are also a generation living under the curse of the 'forever-young' promise. The expectation for us to look young and fight lines and wrinkles and constantly strive for photoshop perfection is one that often lures us into buying products that we don't perhaps need.
How many of us have a range of moisturisers? Four or five mascaras? A variety of eye creams and body lotions and shampoos? More worryingly, how long do we hold onto these products simply because, quite rightly, we feel wasteful throwing them away?
We have to remember that products come with expiration dates in just the same way that food does. A very good friend of mine spent a fortune on La Prairie skincare and, as you do, was very sparing with it. It lasted a long time. Too long. She was battling with unsightly skin reactions and, when she went back to the La Prairie counter to ask advice, the woman informed her that it was very likely caused by the expiration of some kind of fish extract used in the cream.
As professionals we are used to ensuring that the professional products we work with have not gone beyond their use-by date. Are we as good at checking our personal products? I know I'm not.
So, kick off your week by clearing out your collection. Think of it as spring cleaning...just a little bit more fun and less need for marigolds!
Until then...geek on!
The Ed.
