Expiry Dates on Make Up

Make up should be thrown away after a period of time - just like food, it has an expiry date which, if ignored, could mean there is risk of infection, rashes and so on.  Here's a list of how long items should be kept once opened:

• Mascara - this is first as it expires the fastest and it's the eye area where you really don't want nasty germs and bacteria...  Throw out after 4 months. 
• Concealer - 12 months. 
• Nail Polish - 12 months.
• Foundation - water-based foundation 12 months, oil-based 18 months. 
• Lipstick - 1 - 4 years
• Powder - 2 years.
• Blusher - 2 years.
• Pencil eye liner - 3 years.
• Eyeshadow - 3 years. 
• Lip liner - 3 years. 

Of course, get rid of it if it's looking manky or smells!

Cleaning your Phone's Earbuds

Probably the last thing on your mind is keeping your phone's earbuds (or headphones as I prefer to call them) clean.  But just think of all the muck and yuck that will get on them if you don't!  Ewww...  Not only will there be the gunk from your ears on them, but the amount of times that they will be pulled in and out of pockets and bags means that there is bound to be all sorts getting stuck to them.  So clean them regularly!

All you need to do is detach them from your phone and wash with mild soap or dishwashing liquid and a small amount of water.  If there is stubborn dirt, use a toothbrush or cotton bud to get rid of it.  And that's it!  Word of warning though - never submerge them totally in water, just wipe gently.