Expired Products: Is it still safe to use them after their expiration dates?
By Curlann
@annierose (18926)
Philippines
December 15, 2018 3:40pm CST
My colleague gave me gifts last year and I just put it in my drawer. Unfortunately, I did not check its expiration date. Just last night, I decided to get and use it. But, I found out that the moisturizing hand cream, the moisturizing shower cream and moisturizing bar soap already expires. Its expiration dates are all August 2018.
Do you still use products like those after their expiration dates? Have you tried using products even they are already expired? Are they still safe to use?
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@annierose (18926)
• Philippines
16 Dec 18
I see. Thanks. It looks that it is still fine to use it. 
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@annierose (18926)
• Philippines
17 Dec 18
I used them now and its okay. I don't like eating expired foods. I am afraid eating those food because I might be poisoned.
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@scarlet_woman (23465)
• United States
16 Dec 18
some things they're perfectly fine.i'd throw out mayonaisse tho.
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@annierose (18926)
• Philippines
16 Dec 18
Oh, I am afraid to try expired foods because I am afraid to be poisoned.
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@marguicha (215405)
• Chile
15 Dec 18
I would take care with antibiotics and the like. But those creams can be used still.
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@annierose (18926)
• Philippines
17 Dec 18
Yes, I put those medicines in trash cans once I see those are already expired.
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@annierose (18926)
• Philippines
17 Dec 18
@marguicha I think they are still okay because if they are not okay, you will say they are not.
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@marguicha (215405)
• Chile
17 Dec 18
@annierose But I use a hand cream for a while later. And I also eat yogurts and the like a few days after the expired date if they are not open.
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
16 Dec 18
i would still use it. but if you have sensitive skin, maybe do an allergy test first. apply some on your hands and check for any reaction. notice the color, texture and smell of those products also.
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@annierose (18926)
• Philippines
17 Dec 18
I did it and they still smell okay. I used them yesterday and nothing gets wrong with my skin.
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@annierose (18926)
• Philippines
17 Dec 18
Thank you for that. Yes, I found out it is still safe.
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