Old cosmetics can tend to hang around the bathroom or bedroom, but these products still have expiry dates. Do you check how long your products last?
Yes , especially roll on deodorants as there chemical composition has been known to change over an extended period of time .
1 Like
I know that makeup does in theory (lipstick, mascara, eye shadow) but they do not have expiry dates on them. I think the rule of thumb is that you are supposed to stop using them after 6 months. I also just checked my face creams and some have an expiry date and some do not. My problem is remembering when I first opened the product?
1 Like
No, not convinced cosmetics can expire and don’t use much anyway. Likely to be any harmful consequences?
I never worry about cosmetics expiring. Just use them and have never had a problem. Yes it could happen but so far nothing has ever caused me any harm.
Here’s a follow up on cosmetics and expiry dates from Rosalind McNamara, including some tips on what to look out for.
Thanks so much for the follow-up on cosmetics and expiry dates Brendan, it was most interesting and worthwhile.
I printed it out to read again at a later date, and ensure that I do not fall into that lazy trap and stop checking the use-by dates, as the consequences of skin irritation, rash and possibly worse are not worth the savings of updating the product.
It was a helpful article, thanks for posting and let us hope that others gain similar benefits from education.
Cheers Natalie 
1 Like
You’re welcome Natalie, glad it was useful for you 
1 Like
