article_snippet.sent: Out-of-date sun lotions may separate and not spread evenly, say experts, meaning you may not be completely covered with vital UV filters, even if the active ingredients in the sun cream remain stable .
article_snippet.sent: Sun cream contains UV filters which fall into two main categories: synthetic or organic filters, which absorb UV light; and mineral or inorganic filters, such as titanium dioxide, which mainly reflect UV light.
article_snippet.sent: The issue is that out-of-date lotions may separate and not spread evenly, meaning you may not be completely covered with those vital UV filters, even if the active ingredients remain stable.
article_snippet.sent: When it comes to sun cream, experts advise playing it safe and restocking your supllies to ensure skin is properly protected from damaging damaging UVA and UVB rays .
article_snippet.sent: Out-of-date lotions are also more likely to cause skin irritations.
article_snippet.sent: n’t use a sun cream beyond the recommended period after opening.
highlights_snippet.sent: Will out-of-date sun lotion protect your skin from sun damage?
  