Health experts are warning people to check the expiry dates on their skincare products following a viral TikTok video that highlighted the potential dangers of using expired items. The video, posted by TikTok user , amassed 31.6 million views and 1.
9 million likes. The video showed the painful reaction she experienced after using out-of-date skincare products and not following the correct aftercare. One comment under the post read: "Any time you use a product past its expire date.
..you risk the product separating, chemicals breaking down and bacteria growing.
" 's experts offered advice on how to identify expired products and what to consider when using skincare, reports . CEO and founder of Tropic Skincare Susie Ma said: "The most obvious disadvantage of using expired skincare products is that they may not be as effective as fresh ones." She added: "So, if you're using an expired face cream, you might not be getting the same hydration or anti-ageing benefits as you would from a fresh one.
In fact, expired face products can actually cause skin irritation, breakouts, and other problems like this TikTok user and using expired facial products results in a less effective routine that can further lead to long-term skin issues. It's worth doing a routine check each month of all your products to ensure they are all in-date." She further explained: "There are also certain rules to consider when using skincare products.
This TikTok user says she used a steamer afterwards as she thought.
