Validity of cosmetics and risks of using expired products –

We’ve all been there: when a product is so loved, we even decide to “save” and use it only once or twice a week, to last longer. The problem is that, once opened, these products have a deadline to be used before they spoil. See here the risks of using an expired product and what is the validity of cosmetics.

Risks of using expired product

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The problem with using an expired product is not just that the effectiveness will decrease, “use can cause problems such as irritant or allergic contact dermatitis. The skin can become reddish, with polka dots, rough appearance, peeling. Symptoms such as burning and itching are also frequent, in addition to drier, duller skin, even with a more “aged” aspect due to the fact that the lines become more evident due to these symptoms.”, explains Carla Albuquerque, dermatologist and effective member of the Brazilian Society of Dermatology.

In addition, expired makeup is a breeding ground for the proliferation of fungi and bacteria, which can lead from pimples to skin infections, adds Bárbara Carneiro, dermatologist and member of the Brazilian Association of Aesthetic Medicine (ABME).

Validity of cosmetics: closed

“Before opening, the shelf life that counts is the one stated on the package”, explains Carla. Brazilian health regulations require that all products sold here have this date on the packaging, but if you purchased cosmetics outside the country, the date is not always written.

In these cases, there is an online platform that allows you to check the information. to use the Check Cosmetic just insert the brand of the product and the batch code that can be stamped in black characters or embossed on the packaging itself (usually on the part where the plastic is compressed, in tube-shaped products).

Validity of cosmetics: open

Once opened, regardless of the expiration date written on the box, the product follows the average expiration date, called “shelf life”. Most come with an inscription that shows what that life is—it’s an illustration of an open jar with the number of months inscribed inside. But overall, you can follow the list in the gallery below.