Lifespan of Serums?

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Lifespan of Serums?

Post by pinkpomelo » Mon Apr 13, 2009 12:30 am

I'm thinking of buying a whole bunch of them at one go -- spree'ing for the free shipping :)

What's the use-by dates on the serums if I open them up one at a time?
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Re: Lifespan of Serums?

Post by eekypooh » Mon Apr 13, 2009 1:36 am

hey.. I was just about to ask the same question... my samples are still half full and I use them nearly everyday.. I want to order together so I qualify for the free shipping!
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Re: Lifespan of Serums?

Post by karen » Mon Apr 13, 2009 4:40 pm

Fresher is better- I make them fresh every week. The Vitamin C serums have a shelf life of at least 3 months, and the others have a shelf life of about 6 months. After that botanical extracts start breaking down- nothing truly bad happens to them though.
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Re: Lifespan of Serums?

Post by eekypooh » Mon Apr 13, 2009 10:03 pm

Thanks Karen! (I'm a certified SN serum addict now)
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Re: Lifespan of Serums?

Post by egerandi » Mon Apr 13, 2009 10:27 pm

I would store them in the fridge regardless, that's what I do with my other serums and face goodies.
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Re: Lifespan of Serums?

Post by pinkpomelo » Mon Apr 13, 2009 11:13 pm

Thanks for the info! I'm off to buy up more stuff to qualify for free shipping! Woot!
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