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Skincare has many golden rules, one of them being that you must absolutely not use products that have expired. Using expired items can harm your skin. According to Dr Geetika Mittal Gupta, an aesthetic doctor and a skin expert, these skincare products can harbour bacteria and lose their effectiveness. She took to Instagram to state that it is important to know when to trash them to avoid skin irritation and breakouts.
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The first skincare item that you should toss is an old makeup and beauty sponge. It may contain dirt and grime, and also bacteria. It is also known to accumulate dead skin cells. Using it can cause breakouts.
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These must also be tossed. It can lead to rashes and breakouts, and also itchiness, and even if these things do not happen, know that these products may have lost their true benefits over time.
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Discard dirty razors and pumice stones. If you have not kept a razor clean and dry, and have not used it and it has expired, know that it may affect your skin. The danger of using an old razor is that it can spread bacteria and cause an infection through cuts and nicks. Same goes for a pumice stone, where bacteria and fungus can grow inside the pores.
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A loofah should be discarded just like toothbrushes. The reason being that it is more hygienic. A used for an old loofah may contain germs and bacteria and reusing it may impact the skin, especially if it is sensitive. Do not use someone else's loofah or body brush, just like how you would not use their toothbrush.
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If the solution has crossed the expiration date, it means that it can no longer keep your lens clean by removing the bacteria effectively. Get rid of it.
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It is said that a typical bottle of perfume has a shelf life of three to five years. Beyond this point, if you continue to use it, it may cause skin irritation or even allergic reactions in extreme cases. If it still smells pleasant, you can dab a cotton ball and use it as a room freshener. Or you can spritz your curtains, bed covers, etc.
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These include old mascara (as it may affect your eyelashes), any product that changes colour or smells bad, expired lip scrub, alcohol wipes for face, and one-year-old sunscreen.
