Many people forget that cosmetics also have an expiration date. And this may turn out to be a mistake with serious consequences. One woman experienced this firsthand. A specialist warns what may happen if we use expired cosmetics.
Leather and expired products. Is it safe?
Active on social media, the doctor decided to share with his followers the dramatic effects that may result from using expired skin care products. The video shows a woman who seriously burned her skin after contracting a bacterial infection. Dr. Anthony Youn is a licensed plastic surgeon. He drew attention to the difficult situation of a woman who contracted a serious infection after using expired acne and dark spots on her face. The specialist said that after the woman applied the product to her skin after the expiration date, she began to feel a burning sensation. So she decided to wash it off with water and make a sausage to reduce the unpleasant feeling.
Unfortunately, the skin had already suffered serious burns. The woman waited four days before going to hospital. There, doctors diagnosed her with a bacterial infection that could have already entered her bloodstream. Fortunately, the whole story ends happily. The woman managed to recover from the infection. However, her case is an important warning for everyone. Dr. Youn emphasizes that you should not use any expired products on your face.
Expired products are not safe. Specialists emphasize
The specialist explained why expired products can cause these types of reactions. He says that when products expire, their chemical composition may change and bacteria may accumulate in them. This is what may be contributing to the reaction. It is worth remembering that one of the greatest dangers of using expired products is not only the loss of their effectiveness, but also the irritation caused by perishable ingredients. Experts emphasize that, contrary to popular belief, using expired skin care or makeup products is not safe for our skin.
As you can learn, when it comes to expired makeup, it can clog our pores and lead to the growth of bacteria. It is therefore important to pay attention to the storage time to avoid potential health hazards. It is impossible to say clearly how our skin will react to expired product ingredients. However, this usually leads to redness or irritation. Bacteria that find their way into an open product package will multiply quickly. Later, they can cause eczema and various other skin infections – notes the Mayo Clinic.