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Can we talk about how fast retinol actually goes bad on a hot shelf?
I keep my retinol in my treatment room cabinet and last month a client pointed out it smelled weird. Checked the bottle and I bought it 4 months ago but the shelf gets direct afternoon sun through the window. Never thought about it before. Now I keep everything in a mini fridge I got for $40 off Facebook Marketplace. Has anyone else ruined product just by storing it wrong?
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vera3083mo ago
The mini fridge idea is actually genius, I did the same thing after I left my vitamin C serum on the bathroom counter for two weeks and it turned dark orange. I didn't even think about how the heat from the sun could mess with my retinol until I noticed it started to smell like old play dough. Now I keep all my active stuff in a little fridge I got for $30 at a garage sale, and everything stays good way longer. It makes a huge difference, especially in summer when my apartment gets stuffy. I also started writing the date I opened each product with a sharpie right on the bottle so I know exactly how old it is.
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jones.anna3mo ago
It's funny how once you start paying attention to one thing you see the same kind of neglect everywhere in your life.
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piperb933mo ago
God that's so true, it's like your whole life comes into focus all at once.
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