Have you got any sunscreen left over? The tricks for storing it properly and using it next year

Have you got any sunscreen left over? The tricks for storing it properly and using it next year

Can the leftover sunscreen be consumed the following year? Yes, but only if stored correctly; that's how

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La sunscreen is one of the essential products of the summer. Often, however, it is not possible to consume the entire product so what to do? Is it better to throw away or keep the sunscreen for next year? 





All personal care products have an expiration date, and using an expired or spoiled sunscreen can cause serious damage to the skin as well, considering that the skin cancer being one of them, it is important to use sunscreen responsibly.

If stored properly, these products can be safely consumed the following year as well. 

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How long do sunscreens last?

Sunscreens retain their full strength for about three years, even if they have already been opened, as long as they are stored properly and at room temperature.

If yours sunscreen has expired, if the texture is aqueous and the color tends to dark brown, it is best not to use it because the product inside has probably oxidized and the UV filters, now expired, are no longer able to create a uniform protective film on the skin. (Read also: How sunscreen ingredients are becoming lethal to freshwater organisms (and entire ecosystems)

The best way to store sunscreen

As with almost all beauty products, it is necessary keep the sunscreen away from direct sunlight and in a cool, dry place. Avoid exposing it near heat sources or the sun. If you take your SPF to the beach or pool, always store it in your bag or in a shady area. Lastly, remember to keep sunscreen away from humid places, such as the bathroom. (Read also: Sun creams: filters contain dangerous substances. The three worst and best products)


The best way to dispose of sunscreen

Dispose of and recycle sunscreen it depends on where you live, as each city has slightly different recycling rules and each brand uses different packaging materials. Some components of the package can be easily recycled, while there may be other pieces, such as caps, which are not recyclable. 


As for the inside of the product, that is the real cream, this it should not be disposed of down the toilet because the ingredients will go to the wastewater treatment plant and local waterways, and can harm aquatic life. One study it also demonstrated how these can affect coral reef life.

The best thing is to throw the leftover product in the unsorted bin, even if the ideal solution, both for the environment and to reduce waste, is to always try to use all the cream in the jar.


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