Health experts are urging people to check the expiry dates on their skincare products. This month, a TikTok went viral showing the dangerous effects of using expired skincare and the damage that this could cause to your skin. TikTok user @beasteater racked up 31.
6 million views and 1.9 million likes on a video she created showing the painful reaction she had on her face from using expired skincare products, combined with following the incorrect aftercare. Beneath the post, one person said: “Any time you use a product past it's expire date.
(there is an icon that tells # months from open) you risk the product separating, chemicals breaking down and bacteria growing.” Experts from Tropic Skincare have shared advice on how to know if you have expired products and other factors to consider when using skincare. 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.
"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.
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