For any lip product, we recommend using it for only a year after it's been opened. Expired chapstick can have bacteria and fungus, which can cause skin issues and irritation, especially if your skin is sensitive.2020-12-08
How do you know when ChapStick expires?
Even with preservatives like vitamin E to slow down the oxidation of the product, your lip balm will have an unpleasant scent after expiration. If your balm has a smell or worse yet, physical evidence of mold or other growths, it's time to toss it.2020-12-08
How long can a ChapStick last?
ChapStick® products without an expiration date do not expire. Also, for the freshest ChapStick®, we recommend that you use it within one year after opening and store it at 20-25°C (68-77°F).
Does unopened Carmex expire?
Answer: There is no expiration date on the balm. The company itself gave this response: "According to Carmex, being that their regular line of lip balm do not contain any water (anhydrous) there is no place in the product for bacteria to grow, therefore no expiration date!
Is it OK to use expired ChapStick?
For any lip product, we recommend using it for only a year after it's been opened. Expired chapstick can have bacteria and fungus, which can cause skin issues and irritation, especially if your skin is sensitive.2020-12-08
How long does a ChapStick expire?
ChapStick® products without an expiration date do not expire. Also, for the freshest ChapStick®, we recommend that you use it within one year after opening and store it at 20-25°C (68-77°F).
When should you throw out ChapStick?
Lip balm does expire, but there isn't a "one time fits all" expiration date. When it comes to lip balms containing sunscreens and skin protectants (i.e. zinc oxide or titanium dioxide), both ChapStik and Burt's Bees recommend tossing the balms after one year.2017-11-15
What can you do with old ChapStick?
- Clean Mascara Smudges. SAM PANTHAKY/AFP/Getty Images. ...
- Tame Flyaways. ...
- Soften Cuticles. ...
- Soothe Shaving Nicks. ...
- Apply As Highlighter. ...
- Use As A Mixing Medium. ...
- Soften Dry Feet. ...
- Protect Your Hairline.