Why does sunscreen expire? Would you use it anyway?

[nicksmom]

When I pulled out several bottles of sunscreen last weekend, I discovered they have all expired. Does anyone know if the sunscreen ceases to work after the expiration date? I would not use them if they are not effective, yet they were expensive and it seems like such a waste. I will have to be careful to only buy when I need for each season. WWYD???

Thanks!

[MamaMolly]

Sorry but I'd chuck it. Sunscreen just isn't as effective after the expiration date. I just use this as an excuse to really slather it on. Gotta use it up before it goes bad! HTH

[JBaxter]

My ex used expired sunscreen on my oldest to one year he took them to the beach. They both blistered. Toss the expired sunscreen.

[bubbaray]

Yes it does expire, no I wouldn't use it. BTDT like Jaena said

[lablover]

I had always heard that you should throw away your sunscreen after 1 year. Does anyone know if that's true? I have several bottles that I bought last summer and they don't expire until 2010. I'd love to still use them.

[Gena]

I had always heard that you should throw away your sunscreen after 1 year. Does anyone know if that's true? I have several bottles that I bought last summer and they don't expire until 2010. I'd love to still use them.

If you've stored it where it wasn't subjected to high temperatures (like in a cabinet at home), it's probably OK to use this summer. If you kept it in your car all last summer or somewhere else that got really hot, throw it away.

[nicksmom]

Thank you for your input. I am not going to feel bad about tossing them. If only I can find some deals out there on sunscreen now...