For example, 11% of the worldâs population was at least 60 years old in 2010. But fully 20% of Jews around the world are 60 or older, as are 15% of Buddhists, 14% of Christians, 14% of adherents of other religions (taken as a whole), 13% of the unaffiliated and 11% of adherents of folk religions.
The Answer: All sunscreens have an expiration date printed on the bottle. Typically they last a year or two, and most are good for three years. The safest bet, naturally, is to ditch old product and replace it. But in a pinch, hereâs a secret: Sunscreen is still good for six months beyond its expiration date. In that period, itâs better than nothing. But after that, itâs time to suck it up and buy a new bottle.
Sunscreen does expire. The molecules in suntan lotion (such as homosalate and octyl salicylate) block the penetration of UV radiation by acting as filters and absorbing and reflecting high energy UV. Over time these molecules break down and lose effectiveness, kind of like expired cold medicine or vitamins.