The first thing you need to know is that skincare products are classified as cosmetics by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA)— not drugs. This means that companies in the U.S. (and Canada) aren’t required by law to display expiration dates on their products. However, there are a co...
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Skincare products might seem innocuous, even harmless, but is using expired skincare dangerous in any way?
“It’s so important to check expiration dates on skincare. Products that are medicines and regulated by the FDA, such as sunscreens and acne medicines, will clearly list the date after which you should not use the product,”explains Dr Bailey. “The effectiveness of the active ingred...
Sometimes, we really do have an attachment to our skin care products and often find it difficult to throw them into the bin. However, this is a habit we must develop and regularly do a spring clean of our cabinet, to clean up and discard products that are past their expiration dates. ...
Yes, travel size products have expiration dates, and it’s important to be mindful if you don’t travel that often. However, if you are using your SkinCeuticals products daily (although they are technically travel size) this shouldn’t be a concern. Just remember that most skincare products...
Expired skincare products can cause irritation or even allergic reactions, so avoiding them is best. Some stores will have a note on their website about when a product will expire, so read it carefully. You should also look for products with long expiration dates, which will give you more ...
Skincare products shelf life isn’t something most people think about, although many of us should. We know that food has an expiration date, but it’s easy to assume your moisturizer, foundation, or body scrub will last forever. Many of these items don’t even include an expiration date ...
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This is exactly what I was looking for to track my skincare products, usage, expiration dates, etc. What puts this above other apps for me is the photo journal; it’s much easier to see what’s happening to your skin over time. The product database already has most products, but if...