Every household has a refrigerator, but is it stocked properly? There are many things besides the common fruits, vegetables, and meats that benefit greatly from being chilled.
There are some real surprises among the following 13 items that you should immediately put in your refrigerator.
Store fresh flowers in the refrigerator
Considering the high cost of fresh flowers, any measure taken to extend their life is well worth the investment. Florists typically have refrigeration units to keep flowers fresh and prevent bouquets from wilting.
Why not try it at home? In the heat of the summer, when air conditioning is not available, keeping flowers in the refrigerator is a great idea.
You should keep in mind that flowers aren’t particularly fond of ice, so try to keep your fridge at a more moderate temperature.
Keep lipstick in the fridge
Have you got a lot of lipsticks? The refrigerator is the greatest location to store lipsticks you never use but can’t bear to throw away.
The oils and other components of lipsticks can degrade over time, potentially rendering them useless.
The secret is to store them in the fridge, since this will prevent the lipstick oils from separating, preserving their smooth texture and vivid color.
Sun cream
Have you managed to capture some of Britain’s blazing hot weather? Even though it’s unlikely, please don’t forget the sunscreen!
Because the sun is so scarce in the UK, suncream is frequently in short supply. When not in use, we refrigerate ours. This not only keeps them beautiful and fresh, but it also prevents any last-minute scrambling.
Perfect eyeliner hack
Pencils at room temperature are fine for creating a smudgier, softer effect, but they aren’t ideal for drawing on a precise cat eye.
Applying a cool eyeliner pencil is the secret to getting silky, precise lines. If you sharpen it first, you’ll have a point that’s both precise and easy to control.
Nail polish
Having trouble painting your toenails because the nail polish you used yesterday has hardened and turned sticky today? We’ve all experienced it.
Hot temperatures cause the consistency of nail lacquer to shift, resulting in this transition.
The answer? Store your nail polish bottles in the fridge (particularly before a trip) for a manicure that looks straight out of Pinterest.
Eye Cream
It seems that most cosmetics perform better in cooler weather, and eye cream is no exception.
The chilly temperature of your refrigerator can aid in the reduction of puffiness and inflammation, two of eye cream’s primary functions.
When applied to swollen, sleepy eyes in the morning, eye cream that has been stored in the refrigerator will have the greatest possible effect.
Pillowcases
Day in the sun? It’s hard to top the feeling of climbing into a bed that’s just been made. Ah, yes, cooled bed linens!
On extremely hot days, we like to store our top pillowcases in the refrigerator, folded in plastic bags. You won’t feel as if your head is going to explode when you first get into bed, and your stuffy nose will thank you.
Store photography film in the fridge
Do you like using film cameras? It’s important to get the most use out of your film because it might be pricey.
Keeping your photography film in the fridge is recommended by experts since warmer temperatures hasten the film’s breakdown.
Who thought that cooling so many odd things would be a good idea?
Foundation
Like lipsticks, foundations are oil-based. They, along with other components, might deteriorate with time and cause your foundation to crack.
You can keep the foundation you aren’t using in the fridge if you have multiple shades (one for Winter and Summer, for example). It will keep the mixture usable until your skin tone changes again.
Aloe vera
What could be better than applying a soothing aloe vera gel to a burn? You can maximize the effectiveness of aloe vera-based remedies on burns by keeping them in the refrigerator before applying them.
For instant relief from burns, this is your best option.
Glue & paint
Are you tired of using glue and paint that has dried up in the tube? Unexpectedly, the answer is simple, and it won’t cost you a dime!
Use the refrigerator to store paints and glues to prevent them from drying out. The dry inside is more important than the frigid outside temps in this case.
Be sure to store them in a separate container or bag to avoid cross-contamination.
Facial oils
As we’ve already established, oils used in cosmetics can become brittle when kept at room temperature.
That’s why it makes sense to keep facial oils in the fridge. Another benefit of this is that it keeps mixed oils from separating in the bottle, making your favorite cosmetics even more refreshing for your skin.
Homemade cosmetics
Do you like to experiment with homemade cosmetics?
It’s likely that homemade cosmetics will spoil if left at room temperature, as they are typically made with natural, raw ingredients. Because of the perishable nature of the ingredients, homemade cosmetics should be stored in the refrigerator.
When applied cold, they provide a welcome burst of coolness to the skin.
