Nothing lasts forever. And sadly, neither do perfumes. Because yes, even if you've never questioned it, perfumes have an expiration date. As we know this is a fairly unknown issue, in this post we are going to delve a little deeper into the subject and give you a series of tips to extend its useful life.
WHY DO PERFUMES EXPIRE?
Although a quality perfume can last for years (normally it remains intact for one to three years), it is not a product that remains completely unchanged over time since its components are affected by the weather conditions to which it is exposed. So yes, perfumes expire.
Thus, changes in temperature, light, humidity and excess oxygenation can cause it to oxidize and even evaporate; in addition to its aroma losing its initial intensity. Heat and light are the two factors that affect them the most.
HOW TO KNOW IF A PERFUME IS EXPIRED?
How to know if a perfume is expired is quite easy to find out.
One of the simplest and most intuitive ways to find out is to observe its color. If it has become much darker and takes on a shade similar to that of rum, it has probably oxidized and, therefore, expired.
If you can't see its color well because its tone was already dark or because the bottle is opaque, don't worry, your sense of smell is your best ally to discover it. Perfumes that have expired are very easy to identify, since the fragrance loses its aroma, it feels much less intense and can even smell like alcohol; which means that a large part of its composition has evaporated.
TIPS TO MAKE PERFUMES LAST LONGER
If you are a perfume fanatic (like us) and you have a huge collection on your dressing table, don't worry, because here are a series of foolproof tips to make your favorite perfume last much longer.
Although perfumes expire, if you keep them in these conditions, they can last for years in perfect condition.
KEEP THEM AWAY FROM LIGHT
One of the factors that most damages perfumes is direct sunlight, as this can break down some of the molecules in their components, thus accelerating their oxidation. Therefore, it is ideal to store them in their original packaging, in a drawer or in a closet. And if you don't have space in any of them, make sure it's a nook where light doesn't shine.
COOL, DRY PLACE
Changes in temperature and humidity are not good for perfumes. Therefore, the bathroom is not a suitable place to store them.
Nor should places that are too warm, as heat causes the formula to change and some essences to evaporate.
TAKE ITS COMPOSITION INTO ACCOUNT
If you are one of those who has a perfume for every occasion and spend very little on each of them, it is advisable that you choose perfumes whose components are more long-lasting.
Not all notes last the same way, for example, fragrances with citrus notes, those with a lot of patchouli or those from the Cyprus olfactory family are higher and tend to oxidize more quickly. On the other hand, perfumes that contain notes of incense or resins last longer. In addition, perfumes with a high concentration of alcohol last longer, while those with oily or natural bases expire more quickly. AVOID MOVING THEM EXCESSIVELY. We know that, as a true perfume fanatic, you like to take your perfumes everywhere so you can apply them whenever you want. Of course, choose a dispenser in which you can put a small amount of the fragrance and leave the original bottle intact and in the same place, since sudden or constant movements (such as those they can suffer when they are in a purse or briefcase) cause the molecules to shake and the formulas to become damaged.
We hope that this series of tips will help you so that your favorite DIVAIN last for years and accompany you in the best moments.
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