How is it done? How is it done? How to recycle makeup

If you have several cosmetics that have already expired, or perhaps you no longer want to use them, you don't need to throw them away because thanks to their pigmentation and composition, you can even reuse them, creative way. Let's see below, a step guide so you know how to recycle makeup.

Like many of the things we have at home, cosmetics have an expiration date, the so-called PAO (period after opening); that is why it is never advisable to buy in large quantities if you are not sure of using them to the end. When cosmetics expire or become difficult to use when they are about to run out (like lipsticks), throwing them away is not the only option, since it is possible to recycle them.

Steps to Recycle Makeup

Even creatively, we can recycle the makeup we have around the house, so keep reading and you will be surprised at all the ways you can reuse cosmetics you no longer use .

1. Powders: If the makeup powders that you can no longer use on your face, such as blush or powder, have expired, you can use them to decorate greeting cards or decorations of any kind, just mix the powders with a little water and you will be able to paint the cards without problem. On the other hand, you can also mix the powders with transparent nail polish and you will get original nail polishes.
2. Nail polish: With the nail polish, you can paint keys or small objects (such as hairpins, necklace pendants) to give them a shiny and glamorous look or you can use them to paint on glass. Old nail polish also fixes rhinestones and beads on shirts or clothes
3. Beauty creams: Even creams expire and when they do, you can reuse them to create great hand scrubs and body, mixing them with brown sugar, oil or honey: you will obtain an effective and low-cost exfoliant. The creams are also very useful for nourishing chapped feet and cleaning chandeliers.
4. Mascara: If you have an old mascara in your beauty kit, take the brush or brush, wash it well with hot water and use it to clean jewelry or to groom eyebrows.
5. Lipsticks or eyeliners: Recycle your old lipliners or eyeliners to write your greeting cards or draw on, just like crayons.
6. Eyeshadows: Old eyeshadows can bring joy to the kids because when mixed with water they make great watercolors, or when mixed with vinyl glue they turn into shimmering glitter to use for decoration posters and homework.
7. Body Oils: If you have body and hair oils that you can no longer use, you can reuse them to lubricate your hinges or squeaky doors, as well as to clean the steel or to nourish the furniture.