As much as my skin gets very oily on a hot humid day, it can also dry up very fast when exposed to dry and cold weather and since we will be staying in a very cold weather for 4 days, I am actually looking for possible face moisturizers that can keep my skin moisturized. I actually came across this article about moisturizers.

How long does a moisturizer stay good?

Most skin-care products, even those with natural ingredients, contain preservatives to keep them fresher longer. “But like anything in nature, even preservatives lose their optimal function over time,” says Fran E. Cook-Bolden, a New York City dermatologist. When it comes to body moisturizer, throw away unfinished containers that have been open for more than two years. (If you’re using a lotion on a regular basis, though, odds are you’ll need to replenish it before it expires.) An expired lotion doesn’t hurt or damage skin, but the product won’t lock in moisture or hydrate as thoroughly. Sealed and unopened bottles should be good for three years.

And since I don’t use moisturizer very often, I have to learn more about it, I don’t want to use it for just 4 days and get pimples after using it.

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