When it comes to expired products, most people think they belong in the trash. But did you know that some expired products can actually be reused? Let’s explore some ways to do that.
1. Facial Tissue
The skin on your face is sensitive, so it’s understandable that you wouldn’t want to use expired facial tissue on it. However, before you throw it away, try this: open the packet and take a whiff. If it still smells fresh and hasn’t developed an odd odor, you can use the essence inside on other parts of your body, such as behind your ears or on your wrists. If it feels okay, you can continue to use it on your neck, feet, hands, chest, and so on.
Use expired facial tissue on your feet
2. Moisturizing Milk/Cream
Expired moisturizing milk or cream doesn’t have to be tossed out. You can use it to clean and polish your handbag, wallet, or leather shoes. Just apply a small amount to a cloth or cotton pad and wipe down your bag or wallet.
Use expired moisturizer to clean your wallet
3. Fresh Milk
According to The Times of India, expired fresh milk can still be put to good use. You can use it for various purposes, such as making cheese, watering plants, feeding it to your pets, or even as a face mask. Simply apply the milk to your face, let it sit, and then rinse it off with water. The smell may not be pleasant, but the lactic acid in milk is great for your skin. It can help improve moisture retention and skin elasticity.
4. Shaving Cream
Hindustan Times’ Health and Fitness section suggests that shaving cream contains soap, which is a great cleanser and can effectively remove dirt and grease. So, when your shaving cream expires, you can use it to clean your oven, furniture, jewelry, faucets, and even your fingernails. Just apply a small amount to your nails and clean them with an old toothbrush or nail brush.
Use expired shaving cream to clean your fingernails
5. Toothpaste
Toothpaste is a great cleaning agent. It contains sodium lauryl sulfate, which can remove stains from carpets, colored pencil marks from walls, and even clean your phone screen and shoes. It can also get rid of the sour smell from baby bottles.
6. Greek Yogurt
According to Beauty Ramp, Greek yogurt is a great natural exfoliator. Simply mix some yogurt with a little honey and lemon juice, apply it to your face for about 15 minutes, and then rinse it off with warm water.
Use expired Greek yogurt as a face mask
7. Eyeliner and Lip Liner
Expired eyeliner and lip liner may not be safe to use on your eyes and lips anymore, but that doesn’t mean you have to throw them away. You can use them as pencils to underline words in a book or as colored pencils.
Use expired eyeliner and lip liner as pencils
8. Peanut Butter
Expired peanut butter may not be safe to eat, but you can use it as a shaving cream to shave your hands and legs. Peanut butter is rich in vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin E, magnesium, and potassium, which will leave your skin soft and smooth after shaving.
Use expired peanut butter to shave your legs
Now you know how to reuse some expired products. So, before you throw them away, consider if they can be given a new lease of life.
