If youre thinking that some of your health and beauty aids are starting to pass their expiration date here are some tips for deciding how long to keep and use some common products. You should consider:
- Tossing your contact lens solution after three months. After you open the seal, germs may easily contaminate the solution.
- Replacing your toothbrush every three to four months. According to the American Dental Association (ADA), brushes become worn and much less effective after about three months. And you should always replace your brush following an infection.
- Keeping your dandruff shampoo for up to three years. As long as your brand does not have an exact expiration date, the medicated shampoo should still be effective.
- Throwing away unused eye makeup after six months. Bacteria may contaminate the products and this could cause eye infections. You can keep foundation for up to two years, and lipsticks and dry products like powder should last for up to three years.
- Keeping rubbing alcohol around for several years.