suncream...

[Pubey]

does it go off?

most the shops are doing BOGOF or half price suncream at the moment, so was wondering if it's worth picking up a few bottles for the honeymoon in march... instead of having to get it when it's out of season and full price? does it go off or anything?

 

[Napster]

Nope, it'll be fine. Still using stuff from a few years ago

 

[Uncle Leo]

It'll definitely be fine until March. I found an old bottle in the bathroom cabinet the other day that smelt a bit ripe but that must have been about four years old...

 

[Pubey]

Nope, it'll be fine. Still using stuff from a few years ago

cool, we're not even gonna open it (still got dregs left from this years holiday) so i didn't think anything would happen to it.

 

[Bob Cratchitt]

Sun creams like all cosmetics do have a shelf life.

Quote from the Cancer Research UK site

Do check the 'use by' date. Most creams will last about 2 or 3 years, so it is OK to use last year's, but not a bottle from 5 years ago!

Also note that as the product gets older it's SPF lessens.

 

[EastStandBlue]

Suncream is for Gays. Strap on a pair Pubes and Burn.

 

[BrettieAngell]

Suncream is for Gays. Strap on a pair Pubes and Burn.

yeah baby, skin cancer rocks!! ;)

 

[EastStandBlue]

It's not a Mole, it's a beauty spot.

 

[Hotman]

on all cosmetics there is a number indicating the number of months of shelf life once opened, in a symbol that looks like a lid

 

[OldBlueLady]

Suncream deteriorates over time, so while one from last year is probably fine I'd be a little dubious about using some that you found at the back of a cupboard from 5 or 6 years ago!

 

[Mad Cyril]

Why not buy a tracksuit instead?

It's a one off expense and will last you years of holidays.

No use by date to worry about and if it has a hood you are completely protected.

 

[Bob Cratchitt]

Sun creams like all cosmetics do have a shelf life.

Quote from the Cancer Research UK site

Do check the 'use by' date. Most creams will last about 2 or 3 years, so it is OK to use last year's, but not a bottle from 5 years ago!

Also note that as the product gets older it's SPF lessens.

Suncream deteriorates over time, so while one from last year is probably fine I'd be a little dubious about using some that you found at the back of a cupboard from 5 or 6 years ago!

Always good to find out whose Ignore List you are on!

 

[MrB]

Also worth noting that most shops do these 2 for 1 offers every summer to try and make you buy loads. Just buy 2 and you'll be able to get 2 more next year.

 

[Napster]

Always good to find out whose Ignore List you are on!

Who said that

 

[McNasty]

Who said that

Said what ?

 

[OldBlueLady]

Always good to find out whose Ignore List you are on!

Not at all, think when I responded I'd just skim read the thread due to a lack of time, plus a lack of sleep so missed your original comment!

 

[Hotman]

Has OBL responded to bob Cratchitt's comment yet?

 

[OldBlueLady]

Has OBL responded to bob Cratchitt's comment yet?

Oh ha-di-hah! :p