The cosmetics industry loves products with multiple uses. There is a new trend circulating on social media, using lipstick on the cheeks for an effortless look or on the eyelids for a monochromatic makeup appearance.
Though it seems to be a shortcut that can save time and money, is it actually safe?
Achieving beautiful long hair requires more than ordinary hacks. Lipstick can also be used safely for blush or eyeshadow. At times, the lipstick can give your cheeks a flush, but only if it suits your skin type. However, one should not apply regular lipstick on their eyelids. The skin under the eye area is thinner and finer than the lip area that is why it’s more sensitive. Many common lipsticks are manufactured for lip usage and they have such colours and chemical compositions that can be harmful for the eyes.
Why lipstick may irritate your skin?
The primary ingredients of a lipstick usually include wax, oil, pigment, preservative, and fragrance. While these components provide a silky softness and an impressive staying power, they may cause a bit of a fuss with skin if used too far on the face.
Some things can.
• Irritate Sensitive Skin.
• Cause redness or irritation.
• It is possible to have allergies.
• Clogging skin pores can cause acne or breakouts.
• May cause eyelid dermatitis.
• Those with sensitive skin or acne are particularly susceptible to experiencing these reactions.
Are beauty practices worth the risk?
Makeup trends start to go viral sometimes are those which assure that one product can be used in multiple ways. Dermatologists are skeptical about the health benefits of exfoliating. A lip product gets tested on the lip, not the eyes or cheeks (or somewhere that might cause). Using the same lipstick directly from your lips on other areas of the face could also cause bacteria contamination. It increases the chances of rashes or infection.
What else should you use?
If you love monochrome makeup, then opt for multi-use makeup that is recommended for use on the lips, cheeks and eyes. The efficacy and safety of these products have been tested over a wide area of the facial skin.
If you have sensitive skin, choose your products wisely. Read the ingredient labels before trying any beauty hack. Using expired makeup products can lead to bacteria infestation upon application.
The final analysis.
Lipstick may be easy to use on your cheeks or eyes but it is not good for your skin after all. It’s all right to apply a quick touch on the cheeks every once in a while. However, you have to be very careful regarding the eye area. A smarter and safer way to recreate those stylish, trendy makeup looks with products that can do double-duty to prevent any skin harm.
