Why do I have a sore throat when i wear lipgloss?

Answer 1

I had a cough and sore throat for six months; endless doctor appointments and prescriptions offered no diagnosis or solution. I kept a diary of what I was eating to try and determine if it was an ingredient that was the cause. Then, as I was putting on my lip gloss one morning, I started coughing. I thought, "Could it be that simple?". So I immediately stopped applying any lipgloss. It has been 2 weeks now, and the cough that subsided two days after I stopped using the gloss has yet to return. I believe that the lipgloss I was using was the kind that plumps your lips-I will be going back to the make-up counter to try and get an ingredient list. Think about it- if it plumps your lips...can that same ingredient "plump" the lining of your throat as well- causing irritation? I am looking into this and will post my findings shortly.

Judy Banks

Answer 2

Well honey, it's not the lipgloss causing your sore throat, it's probably just a coincidence. Lipgloss is meant for your lips, not your throat, so unless you're swallowing it by the bucketful, I doubt it's the culprit. Maybe it's just a pesky cold or Allergies giving you trouble.

Answer 3

Oh, dude, wearing lip gloss can sometimes lead to a sore throat because you might end up licking your lips more often due to the glossiness. The ingredients in some lip glosses can also irritate the skin around your mouth, causing discomfort. So, like, maybe switch to a different brand or try not to lick your lips excessively.

Answer 4

It varies from lipgloss to lipgloss, but the plumping lipgloss is designed to bring out the natural moisture in your lips to plump them, so the chemicals reacting with your body can sometimes produce a "tingle", which means the product is working effectively.

Answer 5

your lipgloss could possibly be old that or your lips are chapped and you need chapstick

Answer 6

It's possible your skin is allergic to that lipgloss.

Answer 7

Cos you're eating it?