Most liquid and cream foundations are water-based, which means that they're a prime breeding ground for bacteria. Concealers have similar formulas, so they can turn just as quickly. Using old, contaminated foundation and concealer can lead to breakouts, as well as more serious skin irritations. Old foundation and concealer usually don't perform as well either. You can wind up a streaky finish and poor coverage if your products are too old. Powder products tend to have a longer shelf life than liquids and creams because they don't provide a moist environment for bacteria and germs to grow. However, over time the small amount of water that's in powder products evaporates, leaving them crumbly and difficult to use. If you powder products are old, you may notice that they've become more firmly packed in their pans, so it's harder to pick up any color when you dip your brush into them. Because they contain water, cream eye shadows and blushes should be tossed after 6 months to a year. They're usually oil-based, which means that they also provide a good environment for bacteria to grow. Add in the fact that you're constantly applying them to your mouth, and you definitely don't want to hang onto your favorite lip products too long. When you use a lipstick that's past its prime, you may notice that it doesn't glide on as easily as it used to. That's because it has a tendency to dry out over time. When it comes to lip liners, you usually have up to two years before you have to throw them away. They typically have drier formulas than lipstick or glosses, so they aren't as likely to breed bacteria. These products usually feature a large amount of waxes, which aren't as conducive to growing bacteria as other ingredients. However, because both are used around the eyes, you should be careful and get rid of them after 12 months to prevent irritation. If your pencils are the type that you sharpen, you can hang onto them for up to two years. That's because every time you sharpen them, you get rid of the top layer of the pencil where bacteria is most likely to present. Just make sure to sharpen before each use, and clean your sharpener with alcohol regularly. Of all the makeup products that you own, mascara and liquid liner are probably the most likely to grow bacteria. That's because the inside of their tubes provide a dark, wet environment that's perfect for bacteria. Cream liners are always a problem because they usually come in jars that you have to dip your brush into, so they're easy to contaminate. Mascara, liquid liners, and cream liners become noticeably dry when they're more than a few months old. Using old mascara, liquid liner, or cream liner can lead to a variety of eye irritations, such as redness and itchiness. In more serious cases, it may cause styes and even conjunctivitis, more commonly known as pink eye.
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One-sentence summary -- Throw away foundation and concealer after a year. Get rid of face powder, eye shadow, and blush after two years. Toss lipstick and lipgloss after one to two years. Purge eyeliner and brow pencils after a year. Switch up liquid eyeliner, cream eyeliner, and mascara after three months.

Q: An ear reflexology massage will be more effective if you are relaxed during the process. Try laying in a comfortable position with your head supported by a pillow or two. You might also enjoy listening to some soothing music or burning a pleasant smelling candle during your ear reflexology massage. Hold the ridge of your ear between your index finger and thumb, with your index finger on top of the ear. Slowly work your way from the top of your ear down along the ridge and back up for two to three minutes. This will cover the regions corresponding to the shoulders, elbows, wrists, feet, and ankles. Using your index finger, massage along this area using circular motions. Massage the area for two to three minutes, moving down along the depression as you go. This will cover the regions of the ear corresponding to the neck, hips, knees, and back/spinal region and parts of the pelvis. Repeat this process three times. Next, use the tip of your index finger to press gently around the area of the ear canal. Do NOT put your finger into the ear canal. Press this area gently, slowly moving your index finger around the ear canal as you press. Then, move to the junction between the earlobe and jawline and gently press on the area. Do this for two to three minutes. This will cover the regions of the ear corresponding to the internal organs. Gently press and roll your earlobes between your thumb and first two fingers for two to three minutes. You can also pull gently on the lobes. This motion may help to alleviate pain or tension in your head and neck regions. The last thing that you should do it hook your thumb under the central fold of your ear (the antihelix) and gently pull your ears upwards three times. This final ear tug will help to improve circulation and will also complete the ear reflexology massage.
A: Get into a comfortable position. Start with the middle and upper areas of your outer ear. Move on to the depression just inside the outer ear, near the top of the ear. Work on the ear canal. Finish with the earlobes. Tug up on your ears to finish the process.

Article: as usual. Wait for the water to rise again to the designated water line of the tank and the toilet to fully complete a flush.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Flush your toilet Replace the toilet lid and wait 20 to 30 minutes.

Article: Red hair color tends to fade fast because the molecules that make up the dye are large. To slow down the fading process, resist the urge to wash your hair often. Do not wash your hair more than once every other day. If your hair gets oily fast, try using dry shampoo to keep it looking fresh in between washes. Don't take hot showers. Hot water will make your color fade faster. Red hair dye is prone to fading. Apply a semi-permanent or demi-permanent dye to your hair from time to time to gently touch it up and keep it looking rich. If you need to touch up the roots, use a permanent dye. Remember that dying your hair is damaging. Because of this, you'll want to make sure you do deep conditioning treatments on your hair from time to time, especially just after you've dyed it. Also be sure to condition your hair every time you wash it.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Wash your hair 2-3 times each week. Touch up the red color. Deep condition your hair.