‘Dangerous’ new TikTok trend where people smear lip balm on their EYELIDS to ‘get high’
Doctors are warning of a dangerous new TikTok trend where people apply lip balm to their eyelids to “get high” or study all night.
First emerging in the 2010s, “Beezin” involves people smearing Burt’s Bees lip balm around their eyes to mimic and amplify the feeling of being high or drunk, as well as make them more alert.
While the trend of the past decade was short-lived, it has been experiencing a renaissance in recent months after videos garnered millions of views on TikTok.
Doctors warned that promoting this idea was “dangerous” because it could cause skin conditions such as eyelid inflammation and possible infections.
A man applies Burt’s Bees Beeswax Lip Balm to his eyelids at a nightclub in a TikTok video that has been viewed eight million times
A representative for Burt’s Bees told Fox News Digital that while the product may be 100 percent natural, “this doesn’t mean it can go on the eyes.”
Cosmetic scientist Carly Musleh said, “The eye skin is super sensitive, so do something like [applying Burt’s Bees there] can cause contact dermatitis’
Burt’s Bees Beeswax Lip Balm, whose classic flavor contains peppermint, can make users’ lips feel cold and tingly. The same effect can be felt on the eyelids when applied there, as the peppermint oil causes a burning sensation that makes people’s eyes alert.
Videos show people rubbing the lip balm around their eyes and then passing it on to their friends.
But cosmetic scientist Carly Musleh warned against the trend on TikTok.
She said: ‘The skin of the eyes is super sensitive, so something like that can cause contact dermatitis.
“But not only that, using something on your lips and your eyes and sharing it with other people can transfer bacteria and spread infections.”
Eyelid dermatitis is a common condition where the skin on or around the eyelid becomes dry, itchy, and painful.
A representative for Burt’s Bees told Fox News Digital that while the product may be 100 percent natural, “this doesn’t mean it can go on the eyes.”
They said, “Burt’s Bees tests all of its products, including the Beeswax Lip Balm to make sure they are safe for their intended use.” We recommend that people use our products as directed.’
Milton Hom, member of the Optometry Times Editorial Advisory Board said the trend could result in “a full-blown inflammatory response requiring treatment.”
Burt’s Bees Beeswax Lip Balm contains peppermint oil, among other things.
The brand’s Medicated Moisturizing Lip Balm also contains menthol.
Both substances provide a cooling effect when applied, which can also make people feel more alert.
Ms Musleh said the effect will come on faster the thinner the skin on the eyelid is.