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It's not always easy to tell when your face cream has expired
The dangers of using expired face creams go further than simply being less effective and can be more serious than you realise.
The fact is that as face creams, make-up and other products get older they can become rancid, become a breeding ground for harmful bacteria and expose your body to a range of potential problems. Many of the ingredients used in beauty products have a distinct shelf life and after this time they run the risk of becoming unhealthy.
Organic products, in particular, can contain natural food-based ingredients that will go bad even quicker. But almost all beauty products run the risk of building up bacteria, mould, yeast and even dust.
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