Shelf Life of Sunblock?

Updated on May 22, 2007
M.P. asks from Chicago, IL
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I still have a bottle of sunblock from last summer, is it still good? Do I need to buy a new bottle every summer? Experience? Recommendations? Thanks ladies!

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M.S.

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Our doctor told us to buy a new bottle every summer. It costs so little and not worth risking.

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S.W.

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check the bottle. Usually there is an expiration date stamped on the bottom of the bottle.

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K.

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Yeah, I think they lose their potency after a while. Still, I'm continuing to use last year's until I get around to getting some more for this year.

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L.R.

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My experience is this, "wow I keep putting sunblock on, but I still get burned." My mom: "how long have you had it?" Me: "I don't know, like 2 years." My mom..."well, there you go." SO I would say,if in doubt...throw it out! Sunburns are terrible!

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