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| April 01, 2001 | Kubetin, Sally Koch | COPYRIGHT 2001 International Medical News Group. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

When a patient complains that she has started developing irritation to her cosmetics, the easiest "fix" is to replace the old cosmetics with new ones, Dr. Zoe Draelos said.

Most cosmetics have a shelf life of no longer than 6 months once opened, after which they spoil. When the emulsifier fails so that water-soluble and oil-soluble ingredients separate, the cosmetic won't perform well. More importantly, it means the preservative system has failed because usually preservatives are located in water-soluble or oil-soluble phases of the product, but not both.

"One of the biggest problems I see is women who insist on getting every last ...

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