Can I eat lipstick? What are the dangers?

Nowadays, lipstick is a necessity for many women. It can bring out the charm and sexiness of women and is also an essential tool for women to use for makeup. But lipstick is applied on the mouth after all, and it may be swallowed into the stomach if you are not careful. Many people are afraid that lipstick may cause harm to the human body if swallowed. Can lipstick be eaten? What's the harm!

The two most commonly used preservatives in lipsticks are triclosan and parabens. 20 minutes after mice were injected with triclosan, their heart function decreased by 25% and their muscles became slightly paralyzed. Parabens are similar to estrogen and can cause menstrual disorders. Long-term intake can increase women's risk of breast cancer. Lipstick contains heavy metals such as lead, chromium, cadmium, etc., which have certain effects on the brain, kidneys and nervous system. However, the content of triclosan, parabens and heavy metals in lipsticks are strictly controlled, and the amount applied on the lips is not enough to cause harm to your health. So, is lip balm edible? The answer is no.

Occasionally eating the lipstick on your lips will not cause harm to your health, but there are too many things that can change from quantitative to qualitative. Moreover, not all lipsticks on the market are guaranteed to be safe. If consumed in small amounts for a long time, they can cause harm to the body. The hazards mainly include the following:

1. The lanolin in lipstick has a strong adsorption capacity. Dust, bacteria, viruses and some heavy metal ions floating in the air are adsorbed on the lips and will directly enter the body as we eat.

2. Lipstick contains heavy metals, preservatives, etc. Long-term intake by the human body may lead to chronic lead poisoning, causing anemia, abdominal pain, acute renal failure, brain neuropathy and other problems.

3. Carcinogenic. Lipstick contains coal tar dyes, preservatives, antioxidants BHA, etc., which are all carcinogens. Intake of a certain amount will harm your health.