Discard Old Glazes and Makeup the Right Way

Beauty products such as nail polishes and make-up need to be disposed of correctly, because if they are disposed of incorrectly they can cause countless damage to the environment. The chemicals present in the composition of these products can contaminate the soil and water. So, learn to discard the right way. 

Make ups 
Before starting, we must remember that expired makeups should never be used. The region where the product is applied may turn red, itch, peel and cause more serious skin problems. Expired makeups can cause allergies, irritations and even infections. So stay away from them. 

Eye products, for example, can lead to conjunctivitis. So, it is better not to take a risk and discard soon. Makeups do not have a specific disposal rule, as they do not have toxic products.  

Some items like lipstick, stick eyeshadow and concealer are more serous and therefore tend to stay on the ground for longer. In its composition a synthetic wax that is derived from petroleum is used. However, this does not make them toxic. Unfortunately, in Brazil, there is still no specific legislation on the disposal of beauty products such as nail polish and makeup. However, the best thing to do is still recycling. 

Currently, some manufacturers like Avon and Mac have collection points for their cosmetics. But, unfortunately, they are still few. So what remains for us to do is to separate for recycling. To do this, take off your makeup and throw it in the organic trash. Clean the packaging well and dispose of it in the proper place, be it paper, plastic or metal. 

Nail polishes 
Disposing old enamel glass is very simple and not time consuming. What happens is that many people do not have enough information or are too lazy to do the right thing. A company that has disposal points is risqué. Unfortunately, not all have yet adhered to this type of process. There are also cities that do not have collection points, which makes everything more complicated.  

See below for some tips for proper disposal.  

1- Say No to Common Trash 
Never, under any circumstances, throw the enamel glass in the common garbage. Even if you think it is tightly closed and will not leak. The garbage will be sent to a landfill and, when it breaks, all the chemical compounds it contains will contaminate the soil and may reach the water table and lead to water contamination. 

2- Reuse the Enamel 
Your nail polish has expired and you cannot use it. However, you can reuse the rest of the enamel to do something inside your own home. Use the old enamel to paint some decorative object, glasses or even vases. Anything goes to reuse! 

3- What to do when the enamel cannot be reused? 
You tried everything, but there was no way and the nail polish needs to be discarded. So what to do with it? Take a sheet of paper, a notebook or a white A4 sheet and apply all the enamel on it. Let it dry, as this way the chemical compounds will evaporate. Now you can throw that paper in the trash! 

4- Discarding the Empty Glass 
 Although the glass is empty, it needs to be cleaned thoroughly before being discarded. To do this, put a little remover or acetone inside the glass and stir until the remaining is dissolved. Then just let the acetone evaporate. Finally, discard the glass. 

5- Where to Discard the Glass 
Now that the glass is completely clean, you can dispose of it together with the other glasses in your house that have been separated for recycling. Remember that the cover is plastic. Thus, each material must be separated in its proper place.  

6- Enamel Collector 
Yes. There are beauty products stores that have collectors for enamel glasses. To find out where to find one, just inquire. Look for contact with the enamel marks and use the internet to find the place closest to you. Just don't dispose of it in an inappropriate place

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