Putting the makeup in a sealed bag ensures that none of the chemicals can seep out into the ground.
Try not to pour liquid makeup or perfume down the drain if you can avoid it. The harsh chemicals in these products can get into the waterways and harm living things. [3] X Research source
Try not to rinse off any containers in your sink, if you can avoid it.
Some beauty stores have restrictions on what containers they will take back and when they will take them. If you aren’t sure about recycling your containers in the store, call ahead and ask first.
TerraCycle is one of the largest makeup recycling programs and partners with many large makeup brands.
Most cities have curbside recycling programs that accept plastic, as long as the plastic isn’t super thin or small. If you are unsure about what kind of plastic your recycling program accepts, check online with your county program. Mascara tubs and lipstick tubes cannot be recycled, even if they are made of plastic.
Makeup products don’t have expiration dates printed on them, so you may want to write down when you bought your latest products to remember when to replace them.
A change in smell or color means that your makeup product has gone bad.
If your makeup is too old or you have used it before, do not donate it. Since there are no expiration dates on makeup, it can be hard to remember how old it is. When in doubt, don’t donate it.
