Brits warned to check expiry dates on make-up after woman suffers horrific burns

Many of us don’t give much thought to the expiration dates on our favorite beauty products, but one expert has revealed why you should care.

A viral TikTok video shows what happens when you use old chemicals on your skin. Beauty fan BeastEaster@Beastar) suffered severe burns after using expired lotion.

Despite knowing it was expired, she smeared it on her face and quickly washed it off when her skin started to sting. Unfortunately, it was too late to prevent the damage: her cheeks soon became inflamed and blistered.

“I was in so much pain I couldn’t even look at myself physically and I was so devastated,” she told her 20.3 million followers. “I finally agreed to go to hospital after four days because I was in so much pain. This is 1000% my fault so I’m not drawing attention to the brand and I still love the brand dearly.”

“I just want to speak up and let everyone know to regularly check the expiry dates on their makeup and skincare products.”

The burn victim’s post quickly received countless comments, with various users confused about whether it was appropriate to use expired products. “I’ve seen so many videos like this and I still use expired face masks,” one user wrote, while another commented, “Now go throw out that 3 year old skincare that you only use once every few months.”

But what actually happened to Beast Easter? According to CEO and founder Susie Ma: Tropic Skin CareThis is likely the effect of old, harsh chemicals, highlighting how dangerous it can be to use outdated skin care products.

“The most obvious downside to using expired skin care products is that they may not be as effective as new ones,” she explained. “So if you’re using an expired face cream, it may not provide the same moisturizing or anti-aging benefits as a new one.”

“[But]Expired face products can actually cause problems like skin irritation and breakouts, like this TikTok user said, and using expired face products can lead to a less effective routine and long-term skin problems.”

To avoid finding yourself in a similarly trying situation, Susie recommends doing a regular monthly product check. Expiration dates aren’t always obvious on the packaging, but there should be a “use by” marking somewhere on the label.

It looks like a bottle with a number and an “M” inside, and the symbol indicates how long it can be used for once opened – usually this ranges from 6 to 24 months.

If the product doesn’t state this, check the ingredients list for a “use by” or “expiration date.” Susie continues, “You might not know when you first opened the product, which can lead to confusion, so if you’re introducing something new to your skincare routine, make sure you write down the month that you started using the product.”

Paying attention to a product’s smell, texture, and overall appearance can also help you avoid skin-care mishaps: Any changes could mean ingredients have separated or gone bad, and it might be time to buy a new bottle.

Susie adds: “How you store your skincare products also affects their quality. Active ingredients such as vitamin C in particular can oxidise when exposed to sunlight, so they should be stored in a cool, dark place (such as a bathroom cupboard rather than on a shelf).”

“It’s also why active ingredients like Vitamin C need to be packaged in dark glass bottles, and that’s exactly what we do with Tropic Skincare products.”

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