It seems such a shame to throw away:a bottle of last year's sunscreen that is still half full. But if you love your skin, buy a new one. Because sunscreen also has an expiry date.
You can see how long a sunscreen can be kept by the best-before date that is stated on the bottle or tube. But in general, sunscreen can be kept for up to a year after opening. A year after opening, the factor (SPF) decreases and your skin is not protected well enough. This greatly increases the chance of burning and irritation of the skin.
So even if you have a half-full bottle left from the previous summer vacation, it's better to buy a new sunscreen. 'Old' sunscreen cannot protect your skin well enough. And that is difficult if, for example, you have sensitive skin or already suffer from a sun allergy. In addition, the risk of combustion increases.
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Are you also ready for a new bottle? We have listed some of the latest sunscreens for you:
Sensitive Immediate Protect sun spray SPF50 from Nivea. It offers more than enough protection for sensitive skin against skin reactions and irritations caused by the sun, thanks to a combination of antioxidants and high UVA protection.
SUN PLE Protect Gel-Cream SPF50 from Eucerin. It offers high UV protection and effective protection against sun allergies and sunburn. The non-greasy, water-resistant cream-gel formula also contains no emulsifiers, perfume and preservatives and is suitable for very sensitive or photosensitive skin.
Ladival sunscreen gel SPF50+. The waterproof gel contains nothing that could irritate sensitive skin or cause an allergic reaction. Only reliable protection with honest ingredients that protect, care for and soften the skin.
With these tips you can make sure your sunscreen is still good enough to use:
