The shelf life of Lancome's Little Black Bottle. Can Lancome's Little Black Bottle still be used after it expires?

Lancome's Little Black Bottle is a very popular skin care product on the market. Because of its excellent efficacy, many people like to use it. However, every skin care product has a corresponding shelf life, and Lancome's Little Black Bottle is no exception. So what is the shelf life of Lancome's Little Black Bottle? Can Lancome's Little Black Bottle still be used if it expires?

Lancome Little Black Bottle shelf life

The shelf life of Lancome's Little Black Bottle is 12 months once it is opened. If the black bottle is unopened, the shelf life is 36 months, or three years. The reason why the shelf life of the opened Lancome Little Black Bottle is greatly shortened is that from the moment it is opened, some bacteria will enter the Lancome Little Black Bottle. As the number of uses increases, the bacteria and contaminants in the Lancome Little Black Bottle will only increase. Basically, you must use up the Lancome Little Black Bottle within 4-6 months after opening. To avoid acne or allergic reactions caused by using expired Lancome's Little Black Bottle.

Can I still use Lancome's Little Black Bottle if it's expired?

If you get acne after using Lancome's Little Black Bottle, it may be because the bottle has exceeded its shelf life. Many young ladies are reluctant to use more of the Little Black Bottle and only use one drop each time. Although this is very economical, it is also likely that the Little Black Bottle will lose its skin care effect before it takes effect and harm the skin. When the Black Bottle exceeds its shelf life, not only will the bifid yeast fermentation product lysate in the Black Bottle lose its activity, but other ingredients will also begin to react with bacteria. The little black bottle that has exceeded its shelf life may have become a culture medium for bacteria. When such a little black bottle essence is applied on the face, it will cause the activation of acne bacteria and cause acne symptoms.

Can Lancome's Little Black Bottle be used during the day?

Yes, you can use it, and you can use essence after using it. The point of the little black bottle is to help absorb the essence ingredients more effectively, but it is best to use only one. Also, if you use it during the day, you have to add a layer of sunscreen, otherwise once the ultraviolet rays come, no matter how good the product is, it will be useless. The correct order for using Lancome's Little Black Bottle during the day is: cleansing - toner - Lancome's Little Black Bottle Essence - lotion/cream - sunscreen. Washing your face: No matter whether your face is oily or not, you still need to wash your face. After all, there may be a little dust or our own dandruff on our pillowcases and pillows sometimes. Therefore, it is recommended that you wash your face with clean water before using Lancome Little Black Bottle. Toner: Toner is used to soothe dry skin after cleansing and to prepare a base for subsequent skin care procedures. Little Black Bottle Essence: Its function is to stimulate the skin's appetite, allowing the skin to absorb nutrients better and penetrate deep into the skin's bottom layer. Lotion/Cream: The texture of lotion and cream is different, but they both serve to enhance the effect of the Little Black Bottle Essence. Sunscreen: Regardless of whether you need to wear makeup or not, sunscreen is a must because it is needed 365 days a year, which can largely prevent photoaging.

Can Lancome's Little Black Bottle be used as essence?

Oily skin can be used as a serum. For people with oily skin with thick stratum corneum, Lancome's Little Black Bottle can be used as essence. Because for girls and guys with oily skin, using a small black bottle essence and then layering an essence on it may make the skin feel a bit burdened. So it’s OK to just use the little black bottle essence as essence. On the other hand, if you take your skin care seriously and don’t feel your skin is sticky after using an essence after using the essence, you can use the Little Black Bottle over the essence. It cannot be used as an essence on sensitive or red skin. However, for people with sensitive skin with thin stratum corneum or people with red blood streaks on the skin, it is not recommended to use the Lancome Little Black Bottle as an essence (to be precise, the Little Black Bottle is not suitable for skin with thin stratum corneum). Because Lancome's Little Black Bottle Essence is a product that has an exfoliating effect, for people whose stratum corneum is already thin or damaged, using Lancome's Little Black Bottle as an essence will damage the skin barrier and increase the frequency of skin sensitivity.