Shelf Lives
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Posted on: 02/15/08
Shelf Lives
The next room in the house I'm working on is the bathroom. There are some interesting rules of thumb regarding the shelf lives and expiration dates of cosmetics and hair products, according to the FDA. Follow these guidelines when purging the bathroom:- Bar soap
18 months to 3 years- Bath gel, body wash
3 years- Bath oil
1 year- Body bleaches and depilatories
Unopened: 2 years
Used: 6 months- Body lotion
3 years- Conditioner
2 to 3 years- Deodorant
Unopened: 2 years
Used: 1 to 2 years
For antiperspirants, see expiration date- Eye cream
Unopened: 3 years
Used: 1 year- Face lotion
With SPF, see expiration date. All others, at least 3 years- Foundation, oil-based
2 years- Foundation, water-based
3 years- Hair gel
2 to 3 years- Hair spray
2 to 3 years- Lip balm
Unopened: 5 years
Used: 1 to 5 years- Lipstick
2 years- Mascara
Unopened: 2 years
Used: 3 to 4 months- Mouthwash
Three years from manufacture date- Nail polish
1 year- Nail-polish remover
Lasts indefinitely- Perfume
1 to 2 years- Rubbing alcohol
At least 3 years- Shampoo
2 to 3 years- Shaving cream
2 years or more- Tooth-whitening strips
13 months- Wash'n Dri moist wipes
Unopened: 2 years
Opened: Good until dried out
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