Who in their right minds would collect skincare. Realistically, how much skincare products can ones use. Such a waste of money...save your money for your future/retirement people.
So true since finding Dr Dray I Have unsubscribed to a bunch of UA-cam channels and websites This Black Friday I took advantage only of color science and Drmtgly sales to replenish what else SUNSCREEN 👍😍😊
@@TrappedQue It's when you find it on sale or the product has been discontinued. People will stock up on those favorite products, probably without thinking about expiration dates.
- Generally, SC is safe for use for 3 years. - If SC is kept in stores for a long time before purchase, then check it after 2 years of use - Write the opened date - You can put SC in the fridge for cooling purpose but it won't prolong the expiration date but just kind of slow the oxidation down a little bit - Dr. Andrea personally doesn't keep any skincare products in the bathroom bc it's pretty humid there in the shower. Humidity is also a factor related to stability (contamination mold) aside from sunlight - When in doubt, throw it out - Don't keep your SCs beyond 3 years bc there's no way you would know how much it has degraded. Use them constantly and use them up - This is not an issue, don't collect skin care products that you're not gonna use
Hello please help, I found my moms Vaseline kept in the fridge god knows how long she had it in there but it’s not used at all and I can’t seem to find the expiry date either, so I just want to know is it safe to still use it if it is expired? Can petroleum jelly go expired? I want to use it on my lips.
My tip is to share as many products as possible with your SO! My husband and I like to find products we both enjoy. It saves money and we go through them more quickly.
If a bottle of 50ml sunscreen which is opened hasn't finished after even a month, that means the person hasn't even been applying routinely and generously
Disagree. I often buy a several month supply at one time to save on shipping costs (most of my sunscreens come from Asia). I use many different sunscreens in a month. My rule is 3 months...
Thanks for this! I can't seem to convince my husband that his tube he uses for golfing needs to be replaced every year. I now just swap it out when he's not looking to avoid the debate. :-/ Not to mention he carries it around in his golf bag which is exposed to bright sun for hours at a time. Happy Friday Dr. Dray! :)
Gloria Paredez; Are you using mineral/physical sunscreens? Those are the ones that contain Zinc Oxide & Titanium Dioxide or Zinc Oxide only. They are the ones that are best tolerated around the eyes compared to sunscreens that contain chemical filters (e.g. Avobenzone, Oxybenzone, Homosalate, Octinoxate, etc.).
@@gloriaparedez5264 Try neutogena sport face SPF 30. It is sweatproof and won't run into your eyes when you sweat. Wash your hands with soap after you apply it because if your touch your eyes it will burn. I am very sensitive to sunscreens...even the smell of certain sunscreens can make me physically sick or burn my skin.
Good points, don't collect sunscreen and skincare and toss products once they are expired! If we are using sunscreen per the protocols, we'll use it up before the expiration date. What helps me is I place a sticky note on the bottom of the product stating the expiration date and the date when I first started using it (especially important for eye shadows, eyeliner, and mascara). New products are in the back of a cool/dark cabinet and older products are moved forward. I toss/weed any expired products every few months.
Thank you for this!!! So many people on Reddit argue for using expired makeup products just because theyre expensive and I don’t get it! I hope this video will bring light to your cult Reddit following 💖
Make ups really a different bag of worms cause there is a difference in degradation between creams/lotion based products than powders. I would keep my eyeshadow palettes long as I can and sterilise them with alcohol, will toss if I see something growing or mould (never have) but I toss cream products out after their pao
Before I found you, I was a part of the “clean” nontoxic beauty movement and my products would smell so awful after a month if I just kept them in my bathroom because of the temperature changes and humidity. Just yes to preservatives and cHeMiCaLs, people
If you are on the fence about throwing something out you might be able to check batch or lot numbers on products from manufacturers. They are usually pressed into the tube seal or printed on the label. If you can successfully look up the manufacturer date you'll be able to determine if the ingredients have really gone bad or not.
FYI: If a sunscreen does not show an expiration date, you can call the manufacturer. There are codes on the product that can be deciphered that will tell you for sure how old a product is.
I have a skincare fridge. It’s super unnecessary but I like the cool feeling it provides for my rosacea. It definitely helps with the redness. I keep my water based products and eye creams in there 🥶
Dr. Dray, thank you for addressing this issue. Very often sunscreens do not have expiration dates at all. Instead they have "lot numbers." The most distressing was Coppertone Water Babies (pure & simple mineral based) lotion. The product had a phone number so I called it and they attempted to find an expiration date based on the lot# and were unable to , but was "strongly reassured" that it would "never" be on the chain pharmacy shelves had it been expired. I was sent a coupon for a new bottle. Bottom line I returned it to Wal-Mart and was given a refund. I suppose the best is to purchase small sizes, with ample expiration dates. For me personally all Cerave products work perfectly. I opt for coupons as opposed to bulk sales.
Hi Dr Dray! I just wanted to let you know that e.l.f. came out with a new face moisturizer that’s fragrance free and has niacinamide and squalane in it. Do you think you can review it please? Thanks!
Dr Dray you are amazing. I wish there was a way you could review Indian and South Asian skincare products. They don't sell Cera Ve here. Most of the products contain fragrance and "whitening agents".
can you maybe make a video about skin care "gadgets"? like the ultrasonic face spatula, miro needleing derma roll etc. would be really useful because i am afraid of ruining my skin...
That is so odd, because a Belgian newspaper a few years ago published that sunscreen is good to a year after its date. It doesn't "immediately" expire, apparently. Maybe it depends on the type of sunscreen. And about cosmetic products in general, it's not that they have an internal clock that says, oh, it's 1 minute over midnight, I'm gonna go bad now.
to be honest, it is not something that anyone puts much time in to verifying...the newspaper could be right, but the recommendation is to not use beyond expiration date....if we did not do that then someone would develop a rash two days after an expiration date and sue
Love my little pink mini skincare fridge💖It sits on top of my vanity and holds the products I use daily (K-Beauty & The Ordinary products, Jade & Rose quartz rollers, Gua Sha, and a few sheet mask🙂)
Happy Friday Dr Dray and everyone thanks for a great video. I was into organic skincare for a while and became leery when a few products went rancid Have a wonderful Friday 🤗🤗🤗
always interesting content! please make a video about acne on the neck, retinols and benzoyl burns my neck so bad, i don't know what to use.. :( even moisturizers makes my neck itchy.. happy friday dr dray!
Arlene Chua I really need some advice on what to use for acne on the neck as well. I recall dr dray saying actives don’t work on the neck and it’s not recommended to use my adapalene on the neck, so I don’t know what to use. Have you tried benzoyl peroxide?
Maybe using products working on increasing the strength of the neck skin barrier first? I used to get a lot of itch reactions before I started caring for my skin barrier health. Just a thought.
Same for hair care products also. Your scalp is skin. Check your product life dates on packaging. Many are 12 months. But some can be 18 or 24 months use of life. Enough irritation can cause you hair to fall out at the root. There is some controversy right now about DevaCurl products causing hair fall for many who use them. Speculation runs to the company changing hands and possibly switching to less expensive ingredients and improper storage facilities creating heat damage that didn't exist on prior batches and had not caused scalp problems.
I keep my Vitamin C serum and my eye cream in my mini fridge. The first, because I thought it would slow down its degradation and the second, because the cold eye cream feels good and I figure it might help de-puff a little bit. I can understand temperature affecting skin care products but if they're in tightly-closed containers, how can they be affected by humidity?
I've been collecting some sunscreens I didn't like just to have them as a reminder of their texture, if I ever forget and think about repurchasing them. Bioderma, Avene and Vichy, I'm looking at you lol ;-)
This is very informative, I actually like videos like these over the ones that feel like a click bait like the 5 things to do to look younger for example quite honestly. Thanks Dr!
Eek...😬 I’ve been using expired Retin-A cream (past 2 months). Thanks for sitting me straight...per usual. Your channel is invaluable to those who love their skin. 💙💙💙
Ha- but then another doctor says its OK to use expired sunscreen. You do not need to toss it out the day after the expiration date. It can last a bit longer. Same with meds.
Do you feel that all board-certified dermatologists inherently know how to have an efficient skincare routine. There are dermatologist skincare routine videos on youtube which don't work and are not effective going by what i've learned from you. Some use humectants with no follow-up moisturizer/occlusives. Others use expensive antioxidant creams for their neck, and recommend an eye-cream, or hair vitamins.
Perfect timing for this. I used up my sunscreen this morning and took out another partially used bottle I occasionally use. It expired 6/19. I used it but was wondering if I should. Now I know. Thank you.
I believe, as tretanoin is a prescription drug, it will have the expire date on its package, label, stamped on the crimp of a tube, etc, and a proper pharmacy would not even be allowed to dispense something out of date (that’s why an online pharmacy could be risky). For the dating, you may have to look closely at the package for it. If Tretinoin is expired, I’d be scared to use it, maybe something in it might get **more** irritating! I look at it like, I wouldn’t give an expired drug to my child. So, if I’m going to spend money to “baby” my skin, then I’m not taking the chance. Of course, Dr. Dray is the expert here, but that’s kinda my rule of thumb.
@anthony fam - glad you checked it! See? Just another glowing example of how fantastic Dr. Dray’s videos are. She helps us become **aware**. I’ve learned that if something I have is past expiration, then I haven’t been using it anyway and purging that stuff is so satisfying. No wonder Dr. Dray does purge videos too! Our lovely Dr. Dray is always sooo spot on... don’t collect skin care! We are truly blessed to be able to learn from this lovely girl. Go Dr. Dray!!
Just a comment, most companies stop testing after a certain length of time such as the 3 year length you site for sunscreens. The idea being it is too costly to continue testing for long periods of times. When drug samples used to be given to patients there was a few months leeway after the expiration date as people would often save them as realize they had just outdated and would still take them. I do believe in watching out dating as it’s smart to stay safe.
Thank you so much for uploading this video! My mom just received expired products from a pharmacy. We got our money back but did not know what to do with the products, now we know. Have a wonderful weekend :)
Dr Dray.. I guess you read minds. I was thinking about it as I was planning to stock up skin care. You’re too good. Whenever I buy any new product, my husband asks if dr dray recommends it only to know that she is not into serums and I am.
This is a great video for those who buy "bulk" or packages of 2 or 3 from Costco. Maybe, not a good idea if you won't be able to use it up by the expiry date.😕
What about products nearing expiry? like say in about 6 months. Some expensive products are heavily discounted in the last 6 months nearing expiry and it's very enticing cuz it's unopened and there's 6 months to expire and you could finish it by then. I'd love to get your thoughts on this 😭
🌺Happy Friday, Dr. Dray & Everyone!!! I hope that Everyone has a Beautiful Weekend! Take good care of you and remember: When in doubt, throw it out!!!🌺
ldycop74 I love it! In fact, it’s my favorite sunscreen for my face & neck. It doesn’t leave a white cast and absorbs quickly plus it’s a nice moisturizer. I found it through Dr. Dray herself & couldn’t be happier with it.
Can you talk about the PA ratings in American sunscreens? I went to Sephora to check out sunscreens and I noticed about 6 sunscreens there with a pa rating.
I've heard you say that DIY skin care products don't have preservatives in them, so bacteria can grow rapidly.. wouldn't that be the case with expired skin care? The preservatives break down and can lead to bacteria growth? Hope you had a good Thanksgiving!!
*Dr Dray can u please recommend products that are available in india* Please... M not the only one I see many comments that request the same.. Some of the products that u recommend are unavailable or way to costly in Indian currency!
You should review Biologique Reserche! I work with he line directly and I'm interested with what you might say about the serums. They have a plethora of "specific" active serums used to treat specific concerns. Very minimal ingredients for the most part. I also would love to hear what you say about the P50 1970 "toner" (exfoliator) it contains phenol which is controversially outlawed in Europe.
So glad you made this video! I searched for it and watched while cleaning out my bathroom cabinet and realized the La Roche-Posay sunscreen I bought two weeks ago has an expiration date of Jan 2021 🤦♀️ hopefully I can get a refund.. Also I tend to keep things way too long and it helped purge a ton of old stuff lol
Hi Dr. Dray! I hope you would reply on my message. I just bought La roche posay cicaplast baume b5 via online and it has a date of 01/01 on its bottle. Is it already expired? How can I know if it is not expired yet?
Dr Dray. I wonder if you can help. I recently discovered that my Colourscience brush on sunscreen has expired after a years use. I contacted CS and was told by the CS team that the Brush-On Shield SPF 50 has just recently completed FDA 3-year stability testing and was found extremely stable, so there is no longer an expiration date on the product. This means that my product will still provide the necessary protection. How credible is this claim. Just wondering why it had an expired date in the first place?
This year I saw a video of Dr. Dray finishing about 15 sunscreens in a 3 month period. I don’t think it’s bad to have a large skincare collection as long as you actually use it and don’t let it expire. But just saying “don’t collect skincare, not a good hobby” sounds offensive for people who have educated themselves about ingredients and enjoy trying new products. I think having variety in your skincare is fantastic and it can improve the quality of your life in many ways. Asian sunscreens come with a long expiration date, so as long as you use them before that you should be ok.
Dr Dray you always deliver. This is another relevant video. I love the color green. Your top is really pretty. I removed all the skin care products from my bathroom. If Dr Dray says it; I am doing it.💝
Looking beautiful and glowy Dr.Dray. I was just thinking about this since I just bought a sunscreen that has expiration year in 2021. But on the bottle has the sign that tells you only good for 12months. So I wasn't sure if it's ok to keep using it pass the 12 months period....then I saw your video. Thank you for another educational video. Happy holidays!
Hey Dr. Dray how do you approach facial care after heavily sweating from an activity, such as going to the gym? I typically wash my face twice a day (morning and night) but I almost go to the gym every afternoon and come back home sweaty. Of course I jump in the shower but im wondering if I should just rinse off my face with water or do I actually use a cleanser and cleanse my face as normal? I have oily/acne prone skin, and wondering how should I approach this.
Our old internist (granted he was old school) says it didn't matter for some medications. They just became less effective, our current GP is of the same mind. It does depend on the type of medication. Not that I take expired medication. It fast goes around here. ;)
if someone develops an issue, they will sue the doctor for saying "sure, use expired meds" ...we air on the side of caution in an effort to not only avoid possible harm to people, but also possible litigation
@@DrDrayzday No of course that's not what my doctor means at all. I'm with my current GP for over 2 decades now, and we were discussing cortisone ointment that had a bit left and was past its date. He did prescribe me a new one. ;) I did still use the expired one but on places that were far less irritated.
Happy Friday, Dr Dray! Awesome tips! I had no idea sunscreen lasted that long. As always, keeping us informed with your knowledge! Thank you and have a nice evening! 🎀
Wish I watched this earlier 😩 used a cleansing balm that was expired and the next day I broke out in many tiny little bumps all over my face.... to this day I’m still trying to clear my face of those bumps....
Dr Dray! Could you do a video on this topic: skincare in the gym/healtspa/sauna. Is the sauna (dry or wet) good for your skin? Seems like the hot and dry sauna is very drying on the skin? How to treat your skin before and after? Does is enlarge pores? Or avoid? Is sweating good for your skin? How about the swimming pool? Moisturize before or after?? A lot of people visit spa's for their health and beauty but what is the real truth behind this healthy habit? I have a gym with a sauna and I love going in there but I always worry about my skin. Greetings from Amsterdam/the Netherlands
Never realized sunscreens last that long impressive. Thanks for the information and have a nice day Dr. Dray beware of Black Friday unless you possess body armor sized in petite vegan I won’t venture out in it without a Christmas lit chivalry suit! 👍🏻☕️🎄⭐️
What do you do with the expired stuff. I hate the thought of all these products going into the landfill and then the environment. Is there a better way to dispose of them?
Is there a general rule of maximum temperature your sunscreen can be kept in? I keep mine in my bedrooms closet, but lately it's been very warm in our apartment here in the summer.
Hello Dr. Dray! What about products without an expiration date? I have purchased the RoC retinol Night Cream and it doesn't have one. I asked in the amazon Q&A and they answered it doesn't have one because it never expires. How is this possible?
@@marianna7702 well the answer was pretty legit. The costumer said she had contacted the company and they said it was because it's a product with unlimited shelf life
@@marianna7702 I guess my Vaseline needs to be tossed and once long ago I had a cream with hydroquinone in it with no expiration date and again I called the company because it was beginning to look a different color but they still told me it was fine to use until used up up. Go figure.
I'd like to know as well. As an ultra pale person I buy a lot of sunscreen, but as an unemployed person I don't leave the house much [lol], so I end up with a lot of expired sunscreen. I know it's a medication so I don't feel right just throwing it out, but drug take-back things don't take things like lotions and liquids. I have an entire box now.
@@Panya.V You can recycle the bottle but you have to make sure the bottle or jar is completely empty and clean of product prior to recycling it. You can’t recycle the formula but the container can. Squeeze out excess product into a plastic bag, tie it, and toss it in the garbage. Also, cut the bottle and clean out the product on the inside of the bottle. I know Nordstrom and bare minerals recycles beauty, skin, and hair care packaging from any brand. There’s a recycling bin in their beauty department.
Random question: Does mineral suncreen (one in a silicone base) degrade if exposed to air/light? Is it a bad idea to cut open the tube to get th last few squirts out and use it over a few days? I don't leave it open though. I slide the two cut pieces into one another.
“Don’t collect skin care, not a good hobby”!!! Luv the rule of thumb so concisely pared down from knowledge and so aptly expressed!
Who in their right minds would collect skincare. Realistically, how much skincare products can ones use. Such a waste of money...save your money for your future/retirement people.
So true since finding Dr Dray I Have unsubscribed to a bunch of UA-cam channels and websites This Black Friday I took advantage only of color science and Drmtgly sales to replenish what else SUNSCREEN 👍😍😊
mary ann Gonzalez Me too 😊😊
@@TrappedQue It's when you find it on sale or the product has been discontinued. People will stock up on those favorite products, probably without thinking about expiration dates.
:) Happy Friday!
- Generally, SC is safe for use for 3 years.
- If SC is kept in stores for a long time before purchase, then check it after 2 years of use
- Write the opened date
- You can put SC in the fridge for cooling purpose but it won't prolong the expiration date but just kind of slow the oxidation down a little bit
- Dr. Andrea personally doesn't keep any skincare products in the bathroom bc it's pretty humid there in the shower. Humidity is also a factor related to stability (contamination mold) aside from sunlight
- When in doubt, throw it out
- Don't keep your SCs beyond 3 years bc there's no way you would know how much it has degraded. Use them constantly and use them up
- This is not an issue, don't collect skin care products that you're not gonna use
Hello please help, I found my moms Vaseline kept in the fridge god knows how long she had it in there but it’s not used at all and I can’t seem to find the expiry date either, so I just want to know is it safe to still use it if it is expired? Can petroleum jelly go expired? I want to use it on my lips.
😳😳 *removes all expired sunscreen and takes out non expired one's from the bathroom*
My tip is to share as many products as possible with your SO! My husband and I like to find products we both enjoy. It saves money and we go through them more quickly.
good idea!
Me too I have my own face wash but I often prefer the one I chose for his acne which he loves and when we travel we only take his with us
If a bottle of 50ml sunscreen which is opened hasn't finished after even a month, that means the person hasn't even been applying routinely and generously
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Disagree. I often buy a several month supply at one time to save on shipping costs (most of my sunscreens come from Asia). I use many different sunscreens in a month. My rule is 3 months...
"Opened"
kit kat yes, but I will often have 3-4 spfs open at a time as some work better with different foundation (or without foundations)
@@KatraFisher oh okay:)
Not long ago I was surprised that I had a slight burn after being outside. I checked the tube and saw that it was expired. Lesson learned!
Thanks for this! I can't seem to convince my husband that his tube he uses for golfing needs to be replaced every year. I now just swap it out when he's not looking to avoid the debate. :-/ Not to mention he carries it around in his golf bag which is exposed to bright sun for hours at a time. Happy Friday Dr. Dray! :)
I can't use anything with sunscreen in it ,it burns my eyes
Gloria Paredez; Are you using mineral/physical sunscreens? Those are the ones that contain Zinc Oxide & Titanium Dioxide or Zinc Oxide only. They are the ones that are best tolerated around the eyes compared to sunscreens that contain chemical filters (e.g. Avobenzone, Oxybenzone, Homosalate, Octinoxate, etc.).
@@jt8142 Agreed. My skin is also very sensitive to chemical sunscreen filters so I always use mineral only, especially on my face.
@@gloriaparedez5264 Try neutogena sport face SPF 30. It is sweatproof and won't run into your eyes when you sweat. Wash your hands with soap after you apply it because if your touch your eyes it will burn. I am very sensitive to sunscreens...even the smell of certain sunscreens can make me physically sick or burn my skin.
Buy the sunscreens with expiration dates posted on them...you don't have to replace it yearly.
Where I live, it's the law that sunscreens have an expiration date on them. I think it's bonkers that this isn't the case everywhere.
That’s an Excellent Tip about keeping the creams used for itch, in a mini fridge. Also sunburn creams.
feels nice!
I always write expiration dates on my sunscreens to ensure I use them up before they expire. Exp. dates on the tubes can be difficult to read🤓
I keep ALL of my skincare in the bedroom instead of the bathroom and everyone thinks it's weird. Thanks for validating my strangeness! :D
I keep mine in my bedroom in one of my vanity drawers. I love sitting there and doing my skincare routine
Me too!!!
i keep some of mine in our fridge-😭
Same. I didn't even know that it2 sth weird.
Good points, don't collect sunscreen and skincare and toss products once they are expired! If we are using sunscreen per the protocols, we'll use it up before the expiration date.
What helps me is I place a sticky note on the bottom of the product stating the expiration date and the date when I first started using it (especially important for eye shadows, eyeliner, and mascara). New products are in the back of a cool/dark cabinet and older products are moved forward. I toss/weed any expired products every few months.
:) Happy Friday!
@@DrDrayzday Same to you! :)
Thank you for this!!! So many people on Reddit argue for using expired makeup products just because theyre expensive and I don’t get it! I hope this video will bring light to your cult Reddit following 💖
Make ups really a different bag of worms cause there is a difference in degradation between creams/lotion based products than powders. I would keep my eyeshadow palettes long as I can and sterilise them with alcohol, will toss if I see something growing or mould (never have) but I toss cream products out after their pao
Before I found you, I was a part of the “clean” nontoxic beauty movement and my products would smell so awful after a month if I just kept them in my bathroom because of the temperature changes and humidity. Just yes to preservatives and cHeMiCaLs, people
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Thinking of taking my medicines out of the bathroom too, after watching this because eek!
Good reminder, especially if we purchase sunscreen from salvage or discounted stores.
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My rule of thumb is to replenish the stock every year.
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Since meeting Dr. Dray none of my sunscreens last a year!
@@mercedes4328 This!:)
If you are on the fence about throwing something out you might be able to check batch or lot numbers on products from manufacturers. They are usually pressed into the tube seal or printed on the label. If you can successfully look up the manufacturer date you'll be able to determine if the ingredients have really gone bad or not.
You are amazing! I feel like I need to send you part of my pay check for all the important information you share! Thank you so much!
FYI: If a sunscreen does not show an expiration date, you can call the manufacturer. There are codes on the product that can be deciphered that will tell you for sure how old a product is.
I have a skincare fridge. It’s super unnecessary but I like the cool feeling it provides for my rosacea. It definitely helps with the redness. I keep my water based products and eye creams in there 🥶
I have to repurchase sunscreens every 4 months so I think I am good 😊
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I used to leave sunscreen in my car but have stopped that habit. I keep my regular sized sunscreens at home and a small travel size in my purse
Dr. Dray, thank you for addressing this issue. Very often sunscreens do not have expiration dates at all. Instead they have "lot numbers." The most distressing was Coppertone Water Babies (pure & simple mineral based) lotion. The product had a phone number so I called it and they attempted to find an expiration date based on the lot# and were unable to , but was "strongly reassured" that it would "never" be on the chain pharmacy shelves had it been expired. I was sent a coupon for a new bottle. Bottom line I returned it to Wal-Mart and was given a refund.
I suppose the best is to purchase small sizes, with ample expiration dates. For me personally all Cerave products work perfectly. I opt for coupons as opposed to bulk sales.
Hi Dr Dray! I just wanted to let you know that e.l.f. came out with a new face moisturizer that’s fragrance free and has niacinamide and squalane in it. Do you think you can review it please? Thanks!
Dr Dray you are amazing. I wish there was a way you could review Indian and South Asian skincare products. They don't sell Cera Ve here. Most of the products contain fragrance and "whitening agents".
Oh no!
can you maybe make a video about skin care "gadgets"? like the ultrasonic face spatula, miro needleing derma roll etc. would be really useful because i am afraid of ruining my skin...
I threw all my expired sunscreen 🧴 after watching this video! Some sunscreens in my house are more than 7 years old!!!
That is so odd, because a Belgian newspaper a few years ago published that sunscreen is good to a year after its date. It doesn't "immediately" expire, apparently. Maybe it depends on the type of sunscreen. And about cosmetic products in general, it's not that they have an internal clock that says, oh, it's 1 minute over midnight, I'm gonna go bad now.
to be honest, it is not something that anyone puts much time in to verifying...the newspaper could be right, but the recommendation is to not use beyond expiration date....if we did not do that then someone would develop a rash two days after an expiration date and sue
@@DrDrayzday I do understand your POV! Of course I do! :)
Was borrowing my friend's sunscreen at a swimming pool, before using it i read that its already expired for 8 years, glad i read !!!
Ha ha ha
Love my little pink mini skincare fridge💖It sits on top of my vanity and holds the products I use daily (K-Beauty & The Ordinary products, Jade & Rose quartz rollers, Gua Sha, and a few sheet mask🙂)
LESSON LEARNED I USED ONE THAT I DIDNT KNOW WAS OUTDATED 7 MONTHS AND IT TURNED MY FACE IT WAS BEET RED!!! Wish I would of watched your video before
Happy Friday Dr Dray and everyone thanks for a great video. I was into organic skincare for a while and became leery when a few products went rancid Have a wonderful Friday 🤗🤗🤗
@mary ann Gonzalez* Happy Friday, Mary Ann!!!♥️
Happy Friday!! I Hope You Have a Great Day!!!
Happy Friday!
always interesting content! please make a video about acne on the neck, retinols and benzoyl burns my neck so bad, i don't know what to use.. :( even moisturizers makes my neck itchy.. happy friday dr dray!
Arlene Chua I really need some advice on what to use for acne on the neck as well. I recall dr dray saying actives don’t work on the neck and it’s not recommended to use my adapalene on the neck, so I don’t know what to use. Have you tried benzoyl peroxide?
Maybe using products working on increasing the strength of the neck skin barrier first? I used to get a lot of itch reactions before I started caring for my skin barrier health. Just a thought.
Eek guilty in the past of collecting skincare and makeup. So glad I’ve moved way past that!! Great video
Same for hair care products also. Your scalp is skin.
Check your product life dates on packaging. Many are 12 months. But some can be 18 or 24 months use of life.
Enough irritation can cause you hair to fall out at the root. There is some controversy right now about DevaCurl products causing hair fall for many who use them. Speculation runs to the company changing hands and possibly switching to less expensive ingredients and improper storage facilities creating heat damage that didn't exist on prior batches and had not caused scalp problems.
I keep my Vitamin C serum and my eye cream in my mini fridge. The first, because I thought it would slow down its degradation and the second, because the cold eye cream feels good and I figure it might help de-puff a little bit.
I can understand temperature affecting skin care products but if they're in tightly-closed containers, how can they be affected by humidity?
Happy belated thanksgiving everyone 👋🏼❤️😘
Thanks so much have a lovely Friday 🤗
Thank You!! Happy Belated Thanksgiving To You Too!!
Happy Friday!
I've been collecting some sunscreens I didn't like just to have them as a reminder of their texture, if I ever forget and think about repurchasing them. Bioderma, Avene and Vichy, I'm looking at you lol ;-)
This is very informative, I actually like videos like these over the ones that feel like a click bait like the 5 things to do to look younger for example quite honestly. Thanks Dr!
Eek...😬 I’ve been using expired Retin-A cream (past 2 months). Thanks for sitting me straight...per usual. Your channel is invaluable to those who love their skin.
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glad to hear the info is helpful
Came here to see if I could use Retin-A that expired a month ago, still wondering lol
Ha- but then another doctor says its OK to use expired sunscreen. You do not need to toss it out the day after the expiration date. It can last a bit longer. Same with meds.
A rule of thumb, is throw them away after 1 year , if opened, 3 years if unopened.
Do you feel that all board-certified dermatologists inherently know how to have an efficient skincare routine. There are dermatologist skincare routine videos on youtube which don't work and are not effective going by what i've learned from you. Some use humectants with no follow-up moisturizer/occlusives. Others use expensive antioxidant creams for their neck, and recommend an eye-cream, or hair vitamins.
Ahh I know who you are talking about😂 Not everyone can be Dr Dray.
Perfect timing for this. I used up my sunscreen this morning and took out another partially used bottle I occasionally use. It expired 6/19. I used it but was wondering if I should. Now I know. Thank you.
Happy Friday! Thank you for the information! I always look the expiration date! I prefer to buy a new product!
Happy Friday!
What about tretinoin?? I’m wondering how long it lasts or the shelf life of a prescription Retin A?
me too!
I believe, as tretanoin is a prescription drug, it will have the expire date on its package, label, stamped on the crimp of a tube, etc, and a proper pharmacy would not even be allowed to dispense something out of date (that’s why an online pharmacy could be risky). For the dating, you may have to look closely at the package for it. If Tretinoin is expired, I’d be scared to use it, maybe something in it might get **more** irritating! I look at it like, I wouldn’t give an expired drug to my child. So, if I’m going to spend money to “baby” my skin, then I’m not taking the chance. Of course, Dr. Dray is the expert here, but that’s kinda my rule of thumb.
Prita omg you’re right! Mine was stamped at the very end of the tube. OCTOBER 2018!!!!! Wow y’all. I may of been doing more harm than good. 😩🥴
@anthony fam - glad you checked it! See? Just another glowing example of how fantastic Dr. Dray’s videos are. She helps us become **aware**. I’ve learned that if something I have is past expiration, then I haven’t been using it anyway and purging that stuff is so satisfying. No wonder Dr. Dray does purge videos too! Our lovely Dr. Dray is always sooo spot on... don’t collect skin care! We are truly blessed to be able to learn from this lovely girl. Go Dr. Dray!!
It’s a RX medication so it should be listed on the box and the tube
but what about buying sunscreen online...does that mean they lose their efficacy by being exposed to heat possibly???
Just a comment, most companies stop testing after a certain length of time such as the 3 year length you site for sunscreens. The idea being it is too costly to continue testing for long periods of times. When drug samples used to be given to patients there was a few months leeway after the expiration date as people would often save them as realize they had just outdated and would still take them. I do believe in watching out dating as it’s smart to stay safe.
Thank you so much for uploading this video! My mom just received expired products from a pharmacy. We got our money back but did not know what to do with the products, now we know. Have a wonderful weekend :)
Happy Black Friday Dr Dray :) Thank you for making a video for which I hopefully will not buy anything lol
Happy Friday!
If I could only convince Mr Hoarder of this and everything else Thank You Doc , hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving
Dr Dray.. I guess you read minds. I was thinking about it as I was planning to stock up skin care. You’re too good. Whenever I buy any new product, my husband asks if dr dray recommends it only to know that she is not into serums and I am.
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This is a great video for those who buy "bulk" or packages of 2 or 3 from Costco. Maybe, not a good idea if you won't be able to use it up by the expiry date.😕
What about products nearing expiry? like say in about 6 months. Some expensive products are heavily discounted in the last 6 months nearing expiry and it's very enticing cuz it's unopened and there's 6 months to expire and you could finish it by then. I'd love to get your thoughts on this 😭
🌺Happy Friday, Dr. Dray & Everyone!!! I hope that Everyone has a Beautiful Weekend! Take good care of you and remember: When in doubt, throw it out!!!🌺
Thank you Cindy 🧡💙💚
Thank You Cindy!! Happy Friday!! I Hope You Have a Great Day!!!
Happy Friday!
Thank you for this video! I was wondering about expiration dates for a long time, especially in regard to sunscreens.
Your skin is looking amazing, can you please do an update of your skin care routine. Thank you
Timeless Skincare recommendations refridgerating their Vitamin C serum.
such a great topic thank you
thanks for watching and Happy Friday!
Oh wow, I was actually just thinking about this. Thanks!
What about sunscreens in jar packaging? Do those active ingredients degrade/oxidize quickly?
Leslie Elizabeth good question! I buy Hada Labo UV White Gel sunscreen but it now comes in a jar vs. a tube although I prefer the latter.
Reneé I just purchased that one on Yesstyle because the price was great, I haven’t opened it yet. Do you like that one?
jars are fine
ldycop74 I love it! In fact, it’s my favorite sunscreen for my face & neck. It doesn’t leave a white cast and absorbs quickly plus it’s a nice moisturizer. I found it through Dr. Dray herself & couldn’t be happier with it.
Reneé Awesome, I’m a dark brown skin black woman so that’s good news. Thanks!
Can you talk about the PA ratings in American sunscreens? I went to Sephora to check out sunscreens and I noticed about 6 sunscreens there with a pa rating.
wont buy sunscreen without an expiration date, period.
Lol I go through sunscreen way too fast to have it past expiration
I've heard you say that DIY skin care products don't have preservatives in them, so bacteria can grow rapidly.. wouldn't that be the case with expired skin care? The preservatives break down and can lead to bacteria growth? Hope you had a good Thanksgiving!!
Dr. Dray thank you for your product knowledge, you have made a difference to my skincare. I would like to hear you talk to hormones and aging skin
Is it OK to keep the skincare and SPF in the bathroom if they're inside a cabinet and not directly exposed to the light and vapor?
*Dr Dray can u please recommend products that are available in india* Please... M not the only one I see many comments that request the same.. Some of the products that u recommend are unavailable or way to costly in Indian currency!
You should review Biologique Reserche! I work with he line directly and I'm interested with what you might say about the serums. They have a plethora of "specific" active serums used to treat specific concerns. Very minimal ingredients for the most part. I also would love to hear what you say about the P50 1970 "toner" (exfoliator) it contains phenol which is controversially outlawed in Europe.
So glad you made this video! I searched for it and watched while cleaning out my bathroom cabinet and realized the La Roche-Posay sunscreen I bought two weeks ago has an expiration date of Jan 2021 🤦♀️ hopefully I can get a refund.. Also I tend to keep things way too long and it helped purge a ton of old stuff lol
Happy Friday everyone! Hope you all enjoyed your day. Excellent advice as always. Just another reason not to hoard, but, keep only that what you need.
Sarah Roehl thank you so much for clearing those expiration dates up for me , so January 31st it is. Have a great night.
Hi Dr. Dray! I hope you would reply on my message. I just bought La roche posay cicaplast baume b5 via online and it has a date of 01/01 on its bottle. Is it already expired? How can I know if it is not expired yet?
I chuck sunscreens after 12 months just to be safe, normally here in UK, sunscreens are labelled to last 12 months anyway
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Dr Dray. I wonder if you can help. I recently discovered that my Colourscience brush on sunscreen has expired after a years use. I contacted CS and was told by the CS team that the Brush-On Shield SPF 50 has just recently completed FDA 3-year stability testing and was found extremely stable, so there is no longer an expiration date on the product. This means that my product will still provide the necessary protection. How credible is this claim. Just wondering why it had an expired date in the first place?
It is on almost every package of medication that I have, to keep it room temperature. Of course you do what it says!
This year I saw a video of Dr. Dray finishing about 15 sunscreens in a 3 month period. I don’t think it’s bad to have a large skincare collection as long as you actually use it and don’t let it expire.
But just saying “don’t collect skincare, not a good hobby” sounds offensive for people who have educated themselves about ingredients and enjoy trying new products. I think having variety in your skincare is fantastic and it can improve the quality of your life in many ways.
Asian sunscreens come with a long expiration date, so as long as you use them before that you should be ok.
Dr Dray you always deliver. This is another relevant video. I love the color green. Your top is really pretty. I removed all the skin care products from my bathroom. If Dr Dray says it; I am doing it.💝
Looking beautiful and glowy Dr.Dray. I was just thinking about this since I just bought a sunscreen that has expiration year in 2021. But on the bottle has the sign that tells you only good for 12months. So I wasn't sure if it's ok to keep using it pass the 12 months period....then I saw your video. Thank you for another educational video. Happy holidays!
Yes....I have been waiting for this!
Dr Dray, can you do a video on dead sea and bee venom ingredients in skincare?
Hey Dr. Dray how do you approach facial care after heavily sweating from an activity, such as going to the gym? I typically wash my face twice a day (morning and night) but I almost go to the gym every afternoon and come back home sweaty. Of course I jump in the shower but im wondering if I should just rinse off my face with water or do I actually use a cleanser and cleanse my face as normal? I have oily/acne prone skin, and wondering how should I approach this.
Our old internist (granted he was old school) says it didn't matter for some medications. They just became less effective, our current GP is of the same mind. It does depend on the type of medication. Not that I take expired medication. It fast goes around here. ;)
if someone develops an issue, they will sue the doctor for saying "sure, use expired meds" ...we air on the side of caution in an effort to not only avoid possible harm to people, but also possible litigation
@@DrDrayzday No of course that's not what my doctor means at all. I'm with my current GP for over 2 decades now, and we were discussing cortisone ointment that had a bit left and was past its date. He did prescribe me a new one. ;) I did still use the expired one but on places that were far less irritated.
Happy Friday, Dr Dray! Awesome tips! I had no idea sunscreen lasted that long. As always, keeping us informed with your knowledge! Thank you and have a nice evening! 🎀
This green suits you very well 😉💚
thanks
Wish I watched this earlier 😩 used a cleansing balm that was expired and the next day I broke out in many tiny little bumps all over my face.... to this day I’m still trying to clear my face of those bumps....
Dr Dray! Could you do a video on this topic: skincare in the gym/healtspa/sauna. Is the sauna (dry or wet) good for your skin? Seems like the hot and dry sauna is very drying on the skin? How to treat your skin before and after? Does is enlarge pores? Or avoid? Is sweating good for your skin? How about the swimming pool? Moisturize before or after?? A lot of people visit spa's for their health and beauty but what is the real truth behind this healthy habit? I have a gym with a sauna and I love going in there but I always worry about my skin. Greetings from Amsterdam/the Netherlands
i have videos on these topics...see my sauna video and skin care tips for working out
Doesn’t the expiration date start after you break the seal and open it
No. It starts from the date of production. Chemicals have a shelf life too.
Great green top! The model suits u!
Happy black Friday Dr. Dray. Once again thanks for all the wonderful info. You look positively radiant😊
I love you so much, Can you do an updated video on body odor? Pleeeeease!!!!!?
Never realized sunscreens last that long impressive. Thanks for the information and have a nice day Dr. Dray beware of Black Friday unless you possess body armor sized in petite vegan I won’t venture out in it without a Christmas lit chivalry suit! 👍🏻☕️🎄⭐️
@Uncle Charlie* Happy Friday, Uncle Charlie!!!♥️
Uncle Charlie Cuute!
@@CMoore8539 Happy Friday thanks!!!
Hey Uncle Charlie 🙌🏾nice to see you .Happy Friday 🍁🍁☕️
lindi hlongwane Happy Friday sweet lady hope your Thanksgiving was great! 👍🏻
Thank you!!
Does this same rule apply to expired hair products? Thank you!!
What do you do with the expired stuff. I hate the thought of all these products going into the landfill and then the environment. Is there a better way to dispose of them?
Thanks for the video 👏🏻😊🤗
Happy Friday!
Is there a general rule of maximum temperature your sunscreen can be kept in? I keep mine in my bedrooms closet, but lately it's been very warm in our apartment here in the summer.
Dr. Dray, could you please make a video talking about Creatine supplement and anti-aging?
12:30 derm fridge. To store the products.
Hello Dr. Dray! What about products without an expiration date? I have purchased the RoC retinol Night Cream and it doesn't have one. I asked in the amazon Q&A and they answered it doesn't have one because it never expires. How is this possible?
Maybe they are being sarcastic. 😆 I would guess without an expiration date, then for the night cream it would 🐝 one year
@@marianna7702 well the answer was pretty legit. The costumer said she had contacted the company and they said it was because it's a product with unlimited shelf life
@@carlamarie9527 😲😲 I'm speechless.
operate on the assumption that most stuff is probably stable for two years, so long as unopened
@@marianna7702 I guess my Vaseline needs to be tossed and once long ago I had a cream with hydroquinone in it with no expiration date and again I called the company because it was beginning to look a different color but they still told me it was fine to use until used up up. Go figure.
How do you suggest we, responsibly, dispose of expired skincare products?
I'd like to know as well. As an ultra pale person I buy a lot of sunscreen, but as an unemployed person I don't leave the house much [lol], so I end up with a lot of expired sunscreen. I know it's a medication so I don't feel right just throwing it out, but drug take-back things don't take things like lotions and liquids. I have an entire box now.
@@Panya.V You can recycle the bottle but you have to make sure the bottle or jar is completely empty and clean of product prior to recycling it. You can’t recycle the formula but the container can. Squeeze out excess product into a plastic bag, tie it, and toss it in the garbage. Also, cut the bottle and clean out the product on the inside of the bottle. I know Nordstrom and bare minerals recycles beauty, skin, and hair care packaging from any brand. There’s a recycling bin in their beauty department.
Random question: Does mineral suncreen (one in a silicone base) degrade if exposed to air/light? Is it a bad idea to cut open the tube to get th last few squirts out and use it over a few days? I don't leave it open though. I slide the two cut pieces into one another.