We think we’re doing the right thing by storing all our beauty products in the bathroom. However, one of them hates this environment and it could well lose all its effectiveness on the skin because of this bad habit.
It’s an almost universal reflex. As soon as you get home, you put your beauty essentials where they seem most at home: the bathroom. Moisturizing facial creams, nourishing body milks, active serums, scrubs… everything naturally has its place in our daily skin care rituals. All ? Not quite. Among these essentials that make up our routine for the body and face is a product that we store almost all in the same place, without ever questioning this habit.
And yet, this is a fundamental error. This simple and innocuous gesture could well alter its composition, its interaction with the skin and even its safety of use. Indeed, the problem does not come from the product itself, but from its storage environment. The bathroom, as pretty as it is, is not the healthiest place to preserve the integrity of your cosmetics. Temperature variations, persistent humidity, hot steam after a shower, artificial light… all aggressive factors which can destabilize the chemical formulation of certain sensitive treatments.
Result ? A texture that deteriorates, molecules that oxidize and a product that loses its properties. And very often, we don’t make the connection. Certain products applied directly to the skin need a dry, temperate place, away from direct light so as not to become irritating. And among all the beauty products we use on our bodies, there is one in particular that you should never keep in your bathroom. A final touch, often applied to the neck or wrists, which is an integral part of the beauty look. It’s about the perfume.
Dermatologist Mona Gohara, an expert in skin health, is quite clear: “Heat alters the perfume even before vaporization,” she explains to RealSimple magazine. Temperature variations and water saturation in the air are the worst enemies of these delicate formulas. They break their chemical balance. However, a product whose molecular structure changes can become unstable for the epidermis. Applying an oxidized solution to an area as sensitive as the neck or décolleté can not only ruin the olfactory experience, but also cause unexpected skin sensitivities.
To prevent your favorite fragrance from changing and compromising your skincare routine, do not leave it in your car or on your dressing table. Keep it safe in its original case, well protected in the darkness of a cool drawer or cupboard, far from the heat of the shower.
As you will have understood, this simple act of conservation is essential. It extends the life of your product and guarantees a healthy application on your skin. This is the ultimate secret to ensuring that your signature remains as captivating and respectful of your body as on day one.
