Why using a product past its expiration date is never a good idea...

We've all had a skincare product in our bathroom that smelled a little 'odd', but due to our desire to minimise waste or save money, we've decided to use it up anyway. But consider this...how often are you eating foods that smell 'odd'?

Wanting to avoid waste is understandable, however using products that are old or out of date increases the risk of experiencing issues such as irritation, rashes, acne, or infections - conditions we may have bought them to treat in the first place!

Why a good clear out is essential for your skin and health 

To illustrate our point, imagine a natural product made with plant oils - perhaps the very same plant oils we eat like olive, avocado and sesame oil. 

Now, imagine these oils being used in a skincare product which was made 2 years ago. You've just bought a product containing oils that are close to expiry and well into the oxidation stage. Because you don't need it just yet, you pop it into your bathroom cabinet where it stays for 2-3 months while you use up an existing product. 

Plus, Sharon says that "a bathroom cabinet blitz is essential and truly satisfying!"

Create daily healthy habits

✔️ For any products in a jar, always use a small spatula or cotton bud to remove the cream. Finger-dipping contributes to bacterial growth and spoilage. 

✔️ When you first buy a product, grab a permanent marker and write on the bottom or back of the bottle or jar the date you first opened it. 

✔️ Remember, if something tingles, itches or smells 'funky', remove it from your skin immediately and bin the product. Your skin is way too important to subject it to oxidised and contaminated skincare. 

And of course, share the love, always! If a product has not expired but you are not really 'feelin' it, then pass it on to a friend or family member and - if unopened - consider passing it on to a local women's shelter.