Do
you have your own cosmetics company? Whether you sell products for a
major direct-order retailer or create your own, your home isn't
always the best space to store makeup, lotions, potions, and
everything else you stock. If you're in the beauty business, take a
look at the benefits of off-site storage and the best ways to use
this out-of-the-home option.
Keep Moisture Out
Excess
moisture can ruin your beauty bounty. Even though your products may
have intact seals, moisture can still seep in. A broken seal at the
bottom of a box or paper packaging can let water in. Some products
can grow mildew or mold in the presence of moisture. Humidity can
also cause premature product expiration.
Some
products make it easy to see mold or mildew growth. Visible black or
grey specks, flakes, or similar sorts of coatings indicate the
presence of this unhealthy (and unpleasant) substance. Along with
your sense of sight, smell questionable items for a musty odor.
If
the product itself doesn't grow mold, mold can still grow on the
packaging (such as a cardboard box). At-home storage in a damp
basement, humid attic, or leaky garage can subject your beauty items
to moisture and related damage. Avoid this risk with a self-storage
unit. A clean, dry unit provides the balanced, climate-controlled
environment your stock requires to stay fresh and fungus-free.
Keep Cold Away
Unheated
spaces, such as attics or garages, can also cause problems with your
beauty stash. You need to deliver fresh, usable products to your
customers. Frozen lotions, makeup, and other cosmetic products won't
do. While cold may not have the same damaging effect of humidity, it
can make it difficult to fulfill orders. A self-storage rental can
reduce freezing risks and keep your products safe.
Keep Heat Away
Even
though you don't want to freeze your beauty products (especially
liquids that may not thaw well), you also need to avoid excessive
heat. Heat can melt some cosmetic products, such as lipstick or cream
blush. Nail polish can thicken or develop into a goopy consistency
when exposed to excessive heat over time.
Like
liquid and cream makeup, some types of skin care products do better
with less heat. Again, this doesn't mean you need to freeze them in
your unheated attic. Instead, take a moderate approach and store them
in your rental unit.
Keep Light Away
Direct
sunlight can heat delicate beauty products or cause fading. Aside
from the previously mentioned risks associated with heat, the sun's
rays can damage packaging. While this won't degrade the actual
product, a light-faded package won't sell well. Keep your reputation
and your customer's perception in mind when who choose where to store
your stock.
A
self-storage facility provides a light-free space to keep your beauty
products (and the packaging) safe from added heat damage and fading.
To further reduce the risks, pack the items in cardboard boxes. Clear
plastic bins can let light in during the move or if you take the
items out of storage temporarily.
Keep Your Stock Safe
Physical
damage prevention isn't the reason to choose self-storage. A rental
storage locker provides a secure space to keep your business' stock
safe. This provides peace of mind and can decrease the likelihood of
unnecessary financial losses.
Keep Your Home Clutter Free
You
have enough to store in your home without the addition of boxes,
bins, and stacks of products. Free your home's space, de-clutter, and
make room for furniture and other non-business belongings with an
off-site storage rental. Move everything you won't need on-hand
immediately to a nearby, easily accessible unit. This includes
paperwork, business cards, and other company-related items.
Do
you need a self-storage rental? Contact Tysons
Self Storage
for more information.
