Will moisturizing cream expire? Can I still use moisturizing cream if it expires?

We are all very familiar with moisturizers. At the same time, we all know that skin care products have a certain shelf life, and moisturizer is also a skin care product, so we need to understand whether moisturizers will expire? Can I still use my moisturizing cream if it’s expired?

Do moisturizers expire?

meeting. The shelf life of moisturizers from different brands is different. Generally, unopened moisturizers can be stored for 3 years, and it is best to use them up within six months after opening. Because the moisturizer comes into contact with the air after opening, it will inevitably be contaminated by bacteria and microorganisms in the air. The problem of floating oil on the moisturizer is a sign of oxidation. It is best to discard it immediately and not use it again, otherwise it will cause skin allergies. The most important factor affecting the shelf life of a cream after opening is the storage environment, because high temperature and direct sunlight will cause the texture of the moisturizer to change. The color of cosmetics changes because of the production of bacteria, which usually turns them yellow or black. In addition, the darkening of the color of the perfume is also a sign of expiration.

Can I still use my moisturizing cream if it's expired?

Can't. When a moisturizer expires, its texture changes and its main active ingredients lose their effectiveness. If used as usual, not only will it fail to achieve the ideal skin care effect, it may also be harmful to the skin, such as causing skin allergies. Products that have been expired for a long time, have obviously deteriorated in texture, have water and oil separation, and contain mold, should never be used. I believe everyone can do this. But moisturizer that has just expired can theoretically be used, but it is still not recommended to use it on the face. Although the substances in a moisturizer that has just expired may not have completely deteriorated, it is still best not to use it just in case. If you are afraid of wasting it, you can use it to wipe your feet or hands. It is not recommended to use it on your face. Although expired moisturizer may not have ideal skin care effects, it is still worth affirming that it can improve dry skin. It also has the effect of removing pigmentation on dark areas such as knees and elbows. In winter, the hair has serious static electricity, while in spring, the short strands of hair become more and more proud and flaunt on the top of the head. Using expired moisturizer to touch your hair and loose hair can not only reduce static electricity, smooth out the small loose hair on the top of the head, but also make the hair soft. Usage: Apply moisturizer evenly on your hands and then apply to the surface or middle and tail of hair.

Does moisturizer evaporate?

meeting. Facial cream evaporates due to improper storage. After opening, the cream needs to be stored at low temperature, away from light and isolated from air, but generally no one can do this, so some ingredients in the cream will evaporate due to environmental influences. Facial cream contains a lot of water and nutrients, which can easily evaporate if not stored properly. After all, water can evaporate at a certain temperature. Over time, the amount of water in the facial cream will be reduced a lot. As some ingredients evaporate, the texture of the facial cream changes and it can no longer be used. When storing facial cream, you should take care to avoid direct sunlight, low temperature, and air isolation, etc., because some ingredients in the facial cream are afraid of high temperature and direct sunlight. Once affected, they will deteriorate. The deterioration of some ingredients will affect other non-deteriorated ingredients. Moreover, the air contains a large amount of oxygen and bacteria. If the cream is not stored properly, it will frequently come into contact with oxygen and bacteria. Over time, it will either be oxidized or contaminated by bacteria, and then deteriorate and cannot be used anymore.

Can facial cream inhibit mites?

It depends on what kind of facial cream it is. In fact, the general function of facial cream is only to moisturize the skin. Some better facial creams can have anti-wrinkle and tightening functions, but they generally do not have the function of inhibiting mites. After all, facial injuries are mainly about protecting the facial skin's food intake and its surface and inside, but it is definitely inappropriate to use facial cream to inhibit mites. There are special ointments for mites, such as those containing creatine or vitamin E, as well as some other medicines or ointments with medicinal ingredients, which can be effective against mites.