How long should shampoo and conditioner last?

Shampoos and conditioners have a fairly long shelf life – three years for unopened bottles and 18 months for opened bottles. Anything after that and your product may have lost its effectiveness – it may not de-frizz like you wanted, add moisture like you wished for, or remove dandruff like you needed…

What are the side effects of expired shampoo?

Improper storage can accelerate such changes (3). Such shampoos may feel different on your hair. They may start to leave soap scum or lather less than usual. They could also have bacterial or fungal growth invisible to the eye.

Can using expired shampoo cause hair loss?

The real danger that expired shampoo poses is the risk of spreading bacteria to your scalp and causing an infection. Scalp infections can cause open sores, redness and irritation, and even hair loss. They can also be spread to other areas of your skin and body.

What happens if I use expired hair products?

If you decide that it’s fine to use then ensure you use it up before the hair product expires. Expired hair products won’t do any damage to your hair but they won’t perform their function properly!

Does expired conditioner cause baldness?

The answer is yes, but it’s extremely unlikely that expired shampoo will cause hair loss. To lose hair from expired shampoo or conditioner the product would have to be so old that it grew dangerous bacteria that could cause hair issues.

Does expired conditioner work?

Shampoo and Conditioner A good rule of thumb is to keep an opened bottle for no more than 18 months, and an unopened bottle for no more than three years. At the very least, expired shampoos and conditioners won’t work the way they’re supposed to.

Do hair products really expire?

Hair products will eventually expire, although the FDA doesn’t require hair product manufacturers to include a traditional expiration date. Our general rule is to throw away an unopened hair product after 36 months.

How long is shampoo good after expiration date?

While shampoo often does not come with an expiration date, it generally keeps for anywhere from one to three years. Although expired shampoo is not dangerous to use, it is less effective than fresh shampoo.

Does hair shampoo go bad?

A sure sign that shampoo is ready for the trash bin is a significant change in color or consistency. Additionally, changes in the smell of the shampoo may also indicate that it has gone bad. Tossing shampoo when it starts to turn bad and using a fresh bottle helps to keep hair looking and feeling healthy.

Does hair shampoo expire?

Shampoos and conditioners do not usually expire, however, they can dry out over time. A lot of hair care products contain alcohol or other ingredients that evaporate. Once those ingredients evaporate, the shampoo or conditioner becomes hard like a bar of soap and at that point should be discarded.