Beauty And Feminine Products To Never Use Expired - Page 5

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Shaving cream
If you use shaving cream to get your legs silky smooth, it’s important to keep an eye on that expiration date. Shaving creams are emulsions, meaning they are water-in-oil mixtures that contain certain wetting agents that, over time, can develop mold or bacteria. If you don’t see an expiration date on your cream, you can know it’s expired if it starts to smell sour or chemically strong, rather than the sweet, pleasant aroma it used to give off. If you notice it has become oily and runny, its ingredients are likely separating, which is another sign it has expired. Storing it in a cool, dry place can help prolong shaving cream’s life.