Can facial masks be used after they expire?

Many female friends buy a lot of skin care products. Although many cosmetics have a long shelf life, if they are piled up too much, many of them will often expire. Especially when I see a facial mask I like, I like to buy more. However, many facial masks cannot be used every day and are often kept for so long that they expire. But I’m afraid that using expired facial masks may be bad for my skin, but throwing them away seems like a waste. What should I do? The editor has a few good tricks to share with you.

You can take apart these facial masks that are about to expire, squeeze out the essence in the mask into a container, and then apply it evenly to the back, neck, back of the hands, calves and other parts. This is because the mask will not produce substances harmful to the human body after being left for a long time. The closer the mask is to expiration, the less effective ingredients there are in the essence, so the whitening and moisturizing effects on the face will be much worse.

However, it still has very good value for areas such as the neck and calves that are not often maintained. The skin in these areas generally has a thick stratum corneum and large pores, which are not as sensitive as the face. Therefore, it has a strong adaptability to facial masks that are about to expire or have expired not long ago. Don't be afraid of it being harmful to your skin.

For facial masks that have been used once but still have a lot of essence, we can cover them with plastic wrap and put them in the refrigerator. When we have free time, we can take them out and DIY some fruit masks. Choose some fruit and vegetable juices that are good for the skin, and then soak the used mask in it before applying it on our face until it is fully absorbed. Not only does reusing used facial masks save money, but more importantly, some of the substances in the mask essence that help the skin absorb nutrients can also help the skin absorb nutrients from fruits and vegetables, which has unexpected benefits for your skin. A little trick can make you a whitening expert.

After reading the above two methods, do you think this new way to save skin care costs is good? Are you happy? You don’t have to worry about wasting expired facial masks anymore. I hope the tips I share with you will be useful to you. In order to prevent the mask from exceeding its shelf life, it is better to store it in the refrigerator.