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Does sunscreen expire? How to tell if your SPF still works

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By Alan Lucks
| KBSL-TV (Goodland, KS) Verified
That half-used bottle of sunscreen sitting in a beach bag since last summer might seem fine, but appearances can deceive. A surprising 52% of people surveyed in 2022 did not check their sunscreen for an expiration date before applying it. This oversight matters because expired SPF products lose their protective abilities, leaving skin vulnerable to harmful UV rays. Understanding whether sunscreen still works requires knowing what to look for and when to replace sun care products.
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