Sunblock Expiration

[lizzie64]

Hello All,

Well with 22 days to go I've started my packing lists.

I have about 5 bottles of different sunblocks from last year. Does anyone know if sunblock expires???

I though I had read somewhere it did, but now I'm not sure!!

 

[Pembo]

I've read that it does and to check the expiration date. But when I looked for one all I could find was some numeric code. So I called the 1-800 number for the company. I gave them the code and they told me the exp. date.

A lot of work, I don't know why they just can't put the date on the bottle like medicine?!?

 

[Serena]

I think you're fine.

I've used sunscreen for up to two years, and was ok. These days I keep it only a year though.

 

[Serena]

I think you're fine.

I've used sunscreen for up to two years, and was ok. These days I keep it only a year though.

 

[FOJMO]

I've always seen dates on our sunblock and we do not keep them past the expiration date. I'm pretty sure it's there for a reason.

 

[lizzie64]

Just checked every bottle and no expirations.

I think I'll just buy new this year.

 

[Luvinit]

They absolutely do EXPIRE!!! If this is for your kids...please check the dates or call the company like PEMBO said. Its not worth the risk of a bad sunburn or worse sunpoising!!! It can ruin your entire trip, and really cause some damage. The FLA sun can be brutal even on a cloudy day...we are much closer to the equator than the rest of the states!!! LOL

TRacy

 

[helenabear]

They do expire... they last about 3 years if I remember correctly.

 

[DVC-Don]

yes, they loose the rating after time. The Feds were trying to get the manufacturers to put expiration dates, but have not seen any yet.