How long can the body lotion be used after opening? How to store it and use it longer?

Body lotion is something many people use after every shower. It is usually used after a shower when the body is 70% to 80% dry. It has the function of locking in moisture. Let’s see how long the body lotion can be used after opening? How to store body lotion for a longer time after opening?

How long can the body lotion be used after opening?

After opening the body lotion, the best usage time is half a year. After half a year, the effect will not be so good.

Body lotion is used to moisturize the skin, replenish moisture and lock in moisture to prevent dryness. Applying body lotion on the body is equivalent to putting a film on the skin, which not only locks in moisture but also prevents bacteria from entering. The shelf life of an unopened body lotion is three years. It doesn’t mean that you can’t use it after it expires, but it just means that the effect will not be as good after the expiration date.

There are other ways to use expired body lotion. It would be a pity to throw it away:

1. Use as hair conditioner

Body lotion contains a substance called Vaseline, which can increase smoothness and can also be used on hair. Apply expired body lotion to the ends of your hair and rub it gently to prevent the ends of your hair from drying out and splitting.

2. Can be applied on leather shoes and bags

Applying body lotion on leather products can restore the gloss of leather products. You can also apply body lotion to the leather furniture in your home.

How to store body lotion for a longer time after opening

After the body lotion is opened, the cream inside will come into contact with the air, and some of the ingredients in it will be oxidized, affecting its efficacy. If you use body lotion occasionally, you must pay attention to the storage method after use. Before storage, wipe the bottle mouth clean with an alcohol-containing lotion. The alcohol-containing lotion is used for sterilization.

Before storing, be sure to check whether the bottle cap of the body lotion is tightened. If it is not tightened, bacteria can easily enter. When storing, just put it in a cool place, don't put it in the refrigerator, body lotion is afraid of cold.

That’s all I have to say about body lotion. Just use it up within six months after opening. Still, be careful about how you store it after opening.