Here’s how to tell if sunscreen is expired so you’re able to protect your skin.
Unfortunately, some popular stores sell sunscreens past their expiration dates, unbeknownst to sun-fearing customers.
Does Sunscreen Expire?
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Yes, your sunscreen can expire.
Even unused, unopened sunscreen can expire since the ingredients can degrade over time.
Numbers not written in the typical date format used in the United States may be difficult to interpret.
These telltale signs indicate that the sunscreen is old or was not stored effectively.
Worry not, though!
Here are some ways to protect your sunscreen.
That’s because your skin’s natural oils have nowhere to go due to the sunscreen layer.
Sunblock and sunscreenare not the same products.
Each product is made with different ingredients, so it’s important to look at the labels.
Sunscreen applicationis just as important as the bang out of sunscreen you buy.
Most doctors recommend using at least broad-spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen 30 minutes before you go outside.
It’s best to reapply sunscreen every two hours, plus after sweating or getting wet.
Messer, Sarah, and GMA.
Is Your Sunscreen Expired?
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U.S. FDA.Sunscreen: How to Help Protect Your Skin from the Sun.www.fda.gov/drugs/understanding-over-counter-medicines/sunscreen-how-help-protect-your-skin-sun#dates.
