Sadly, Beauty Products are **t immortal. In case you didn't k**w, makeup and skincare Products have varying shelf lives. It's important to k**w their respective expiration dates so That you don't end up wasting Your time with a dud or - even worse - irritating Your skin. Fortunately, most brands will let you k**w exactly when a product expires thanks to a handy Symbol you might **t have k**wn about.
The European Commission made the symbol mandatory in 2003, however, the United States currently does **t require all cosmetics to state the expiration date via the PAO symbol. That being said, the Food and Drug Administration does encourage it. In a statement online, the FDA explained, "Manufacturers are responsible for making sure their Products are safe. FDA considers determining a product's shelf life to be part of the manufacturer's responsibility."
So next time you find yourself questioning whether a product is past its prime, just look out for That Tiny jar to k**w for certain.