How long can lip balm be used after opening? Can lip balm still be used the next year?

Lip balm is a skin care product that we use all year round. We usually have several lip balms on hand. So the question is, how long can the lip balm be used after opening? Don’t be impatient, let’s go and take a look together.

How long can you use lip balm after opening it?

Use for half a year. The general shelf life of lip balm if it is unopened is three years, but the shelf life of opened lip balm will be greatly shortened. Of course, the sooner it is used up, the better. Lipstick should be stored in a cool, dry and dark place. It is generally best to apply lip balm twice a day.

Can lip balm still be used in the second year?

Unopened lip balm can be used in the second year, but opened lip balm should not be used in the second year. The shelf life of unopened lip balm is two years, and it is best to use it up within six months after opening. Lip balm is mainly used to keep the lips moisturized, because the skin of the lips is relatively fragile. The ingredients in lip balm are generally very natural. Once opened, the shelf life will be greatly shortened. Once the lip balm is expired, continued use will cause damage to the skin.

Can lip balm grow eyelashes?

Lip balm can make your eyelashes grow longer. Because lip balm may contain vitamin E or ingredients such as olive oil and aloe vera, these ingredients applied to the roots of eyelashes can provide nutrition to the eyelashes. Once the eyelashes have sufficient nutrition, they will grow longer and play the same role as eyelash growth fluid. However, lip balm is not suitable as a substitute for eyelash growth serum because the ingredients in different lip balms are different.

What happens if you use expired lip balm?

Used lip balm will come into contact with the air, and the vitamin C and some natural ingredients in it will oxidize. When using lipstick, it will come into contact with the lips, and a lot of keratin will be attached to the lip balm, which will accelerate the expiration of the lip balm after a long time. Expired lip balm may contain more bacteria and the ingredients may deteriorate.