80 Items That Are Dangerous After They Expire

Sunscreen Has A Three-Year Life Span

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The general rule of thumb is that sunscreen lasts for three years, but this doesn’t take into account how long its been sitting on a store shelf.

The FDA requires that all sunscreens include an expiration date on the packaging, but sometimes it might be hard to locate. “If you’re struggling to find a date on the packaging, make a note of the month and year you bought the product,” says Daniel Atkinson, a UK-based general practitioner and clinical lead at Treated.com.

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