Be gone the slushy streets, brisk winds and dark mornings of winter. Spring is here to stay and will soon bring blossoming flowers, plenty of sunshine and the chance to stroll on your lunch break, instead of hustling for a grab and go.
It’s the perfect time to purge the beauty bins, cabinets and drawers of goodies from last year. According to the Food and Drug Administration, “There are no regulations or requirements under current United States law that require cosmetic manufacturers to print expiration dates on the labels of cosmetic products.”
In an effort to avoid unsightly break outs, allergic reactions or cancelled dates, dinners and drinks, experts and product manufacturers have put a super handy guide together.
All details below are from the manufacture date, which is either displayed on the packaging or can be obtained by calling the manufacturer’s customer service number.
Bar soap
18 months to 3 years
Bath gel, body wash
3 years
Bath oil
1 year
Body bleaches and depilatories
Unopened: 2 years
Used: 6 months
Body lotion
3 years
Deodorant
Unopened: 2 years
Used: 1 to 2 years
For antiperspirants, see expiration date
Eye cream
Unopened: 3 years
Used: 1 year
Face lotion
With SPF, see expiration date. All others, at least 3 years
Foundation, oil-based
2 years
Foundation, water-based
3 years
Lip balm
Unopened: 5 years
Used: 1 to 5 years
Lipstick
2 years
Mascara
Unopened: 2 years
Used: 3 to 4 months
Shaving cream
2 years or more
Were you familiar with the guidelines above?
Share these facts with everyone and let mySkin know about the progress of your spring cleaning!
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