What is the expiration date on cosmetics?
What is the expiration date on cosmetics? There are no U.S. laws or regulations that require cosmetics to have specific shelf lives or have expiration dates on their labels. However, manufacturers are responsible for making sure their products are safe. FDA considers determining a product’s shelf life to be part of the manufacturer’s responsibility.
Can cosmetics be used after expiry date?
Makeup that hasn’t been used yet but is past its labeled expiration date likely just won’t work as well. It can dry out or otherwise change in consistency, color or smell, and components of the makeup can separate. If the makeup has been opened and used, though, it can harbor harmful bacteria.
Do cosmetics really expire?
It’s important to be mindful of how long your makeup has been in storage so you can avoid these potential health hazards. Your skin may react to product ingredients if they have reached their expiration date. This could lead to redness or irritation.
How do I know if my cosmetics are expired?
How can you tell it’s expired? All makeup should be stamped with an image of an open jar, then a number followed by the letter M. This Period After Opening (PAO) symbol signifies how many months after opening until the product expires. It’s helpful to remember around what month you opened it.
