How to use expired lotion

In daily life, in basic skin care, lotion can be said to be a basic skin care product. Therefore, many female friends will buy large bottles of lotion for use. But sometimes, for various reasons, the lotion expires before it is completely used up. So at this time, what can we do with expired lotion? In fact, for the sake of our skin, it is recommended not to use expired lotion.

Can I still use the lotion if it's expired?

Expired lotion cannot be used.

Toner and lotion are a general term for toner and emulsion. Ordinary toner and lotion have a shelf life of 2-3 years, but this refers to unopened toner and lotion. Once the toner and lotion is opened and comes into contact with the air, the shelf life will be greatly shortened, to only about 6 to 12 months. Beyond this time point, the skin care effect of the toner and lotion will become weaker and weaker. If the toner and lotion has exceeded its shelf life, it should no longer be used.

Disadvantages of using expired lotion

It's useless if used

The reason why lotions have skin care effects is because they contain nutrients. However, once lotions are opened, the nutrients in them will gradually decrease and deteriorate. Expired lotions may no longer have any nutrients, so the result is that they are useless.

For lotions and milks that have expired for a long time, it is very likely that the ingredients of the product have completely changed, or even harmful ingredients have been bred. Using such lotions and milks is likely to irritate the skin, causing allergic symptoms such as redness, swelling, and fever. It is especially recommended that people with sensitive skin avoid using them.

How to use expired water lotion

Although expired lotions and milk cannot be used on the face, they do have other uses. However, the prerequisite is that the lotion and milk are simply expired and have not deteriorated. If they have deteriorated, they cannot be reused.

1. Expired lotion and lotion can be used to apply on the body, especially the skin on the elbows, legs and feet. The skin in these areas is prone to dryness and is not as delicate and fragile as the skin on the face.

2. Water emulsions containing alcohol ingredients can be used to clean oil stains and dirt after they expire, such as dust on tables and chairs, kitchen tiles, toilet dirt, etc.

3. Mascara tends to dry out after being stored for a long time, so when applying it, it is easy for the eyelashes to stick together. We can pour a small amount of expired lotion into the mascara to increase the moisture of the mascara, which will make it easier to apply the eyelashes.

It is best not to use expired lotions and lotions on your face, whether they are opened or not. The facial skin is relatively fragile and prone to allergies. Our original intention of using lotions and lotions is to make our skin better and better. If skin allergies occur due to using expired lotions and lotions, the gain will outweigh the loss. So don't take risks by using them on your face rashly.