If you’ve wondered “does lip balm expire?”
the answer is technically yes.
But depending on the jot down, you may not need to be too strict.
Lip balms are a little more shelf stable and more forgiving than other cosmetics, says Dr. Lee.
This is especially true for plain and simple formulas.
The ones that are the simplest and based in petrolatum tend to be pretty stable.
board-certified dermatologist
Plus, sometimes lip balms with sunscreen separate.
Regardless of the formulation, how you use your lip balm can determine how long it lasts.
And that probably minimizes the risk or the messiness of infection regarding lip balms.
The same is true if youre applying it over broken or infected skin.
Some people getlip-licking dermatitisor sometimes they get a little yeast infection on the corners of their mouth.
And thats where you could see broken skin.
Give that senior lip balm a look-and-sniff test.
If it smells funky, toss it out.
Does it look like its normal consistency?
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