Often sunscreens are sold in fairly large packages, which you won't be able to use up in one vacation.
Therefore, it is not surprising that many people can use such cosmetics for years.
However, it is worth figuring out whether this is possible and whether it would be better to get a new tube for the vacation.
Can I use last year's sunscreen?
First of all, your decision should be primarily influenced by the expiration date of the cosmetics you purchased.
Most often, the shelf life of sunscreen cosmetics does not exceed 12 months. Moreover, products stored in vacuum packaging usually retain their properties for a year.
Opened tubes of cream usually have a shorter shelf life.
You also need to pay attention to the storage conditions of the cream. If it has been exposed to direct sunlight for a long time, which is inevitable when you take the tube with you to the beach, then the shelf life of the cosmetics will also decrease.
The following signs indicate that you should not use the cream:
- stratification of cosmetics;
- formation of lumps;
- the appearance of an unusual odor.
Previously, we listed 3 tips for choosing sunscreen.
