2. Sunblock
Ends in three years
$10* is the average price.
We are all aware of the importance of sunscreen. Science has repeatedly demonstrated how important it is to shield ourselves from dangerous UV radiation. Despite how common it is, a lot of us use the tube until it runs out, regardless of how long it may take.
Sunscreen, Shutterstock and Nadya Eugene
In actuality, sunscreen doesn’t really need to be thrown away for three years, according to the Mayo Clinic. It should be good for an additional 12 months, even if the bottle has a two-year expiration date on it. Its preventive properties will fade when that period of time has passed.
Nevertheless, for those of us who purchase a new bottle every summer, this could be a benefit—three years is a long time to ensure that a product is used up. If you frequently leave bottles languishing at the back of the cabinet, it’s worth checking them out, even though there’s no need to discard them right away.
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