80 Items That Are Dangerous After They Expire

Avoid Expired Acne Medications

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This might come as a surprise to many of us who rely on acne medication to keep our skin clear and healthy-looking. Acne meds need to be tossed and replaced once they’re reached their expiration dates, because they lose their effectiveness after that point.

Two of the most common acne-fighting ingredients, Benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid, only have a shelf life of four to six months before they lose effectiveness!

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