While it's recommended you always apply a skincare SPF of 30 or higher for daily protection, many women further shield themselves with makeup items that contain sunscreen. "As a general rule, chemical sunscreen products have expiration dates listed on the bottle, after which you should toss because the protection will degrade. Physical blocks like titanium dioxide don't usually have expiration dates, and are good for about three years. But that's not to say the makeup won't turn before then," says Dr. Josh Zeichner, spokesperson for The Skin Cancer Foundation.
If you can't remember how long you've had a particular product, take a whiff and look at the texture. If the product is clumping up, turning runny or smells funny, it's time to throw it out.
Digg It!If you can't remember how long you've had a particular product, take a whiff and look at the texture. If the product is clumping up, turning runny or smells funny, it's time to throw it out.
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