Q: How do I know if my product has gone bad?
A: Watch for these signs of product degradation:
- Color changes: Yellowing, darkening, or unusual discoloration
- Texture changes: Separation, clumping, or unusual consistency
- Smell changes: Rancid, sour, or unusual odors
- Irritation increase: Sudden sensitivity to previously well-tolerated products
- Reduced efficacy: Noticeable decrease in product performance
- Visible contamination: Mold, particles, or foreign matter in product
