No, you should not eat lip scrub, generally speaking. While some lip scrubs, particularly Lush's, are made with edible ingredients like sugar and oils and are therefore technically non-toxic if ingested, this doesn't mean they're intended for consumption. Eating them is not recommended.
Understanding Lip Scrub Ingredients and Edibility
Many lip scrubs contain ingredients suitable for consumption, such as sugar, honey, or oils. However, others include non-edible components like petroleum or artificial flavors. Even if the ingredients are mostly edible, the concentration and formulation aren't designed for digestion. Eating a lip scrub might lead to an upset stomach, depending on the specific ingredients and quantities.
Examples of Edible vs. Non-Edible Lip Scrubs
- Edible (with caveats): Some Lush lip scrubs are primarily composed of edible ingredients, making accidental ingestion less harmful. However, this doesn't negate the fact that they are not food. Source: Lush Cosmetics' statements and Reddit discussions on the topic
- Non-Edible: Many commercially available lip scrubs contain petroleum, artificial flavors, or other ingredients unsuitable for consumption. Source: Various online lip scrub reviews and ingredient lists.
- Homemade Lip Scrubs: Homemade recipes often use edible ingredients like sugar, honey, and oils, increasing the possibility of accidental ingestion being harmless. However, even then, consuming them regularly is not recommended. Source: Example homemade recipe
Lush Lip Scrubs: A Special Case
Lush Cosmetics is frequently mentioned in discussions regarding edible lip scrubs. While some of their products may contain primarily edible components, Lush explicitly states that their lip scrubs are not intended for consumption. Even though they might be largely non-toxic if ingested, eating them is not recommended. Source: Lush upon a Time blog post and Reddit discussions regarding Lush lip scrubs
Conclusion: Don't Eat Your Lip Scrub
Despite some lip scrubs having mostly edible ingredients, they're not food and shouldn't be treated as such. Accidental ingestion of small amounts of certain lip scrubs might not be significantly harmful, but eating them intentionally is not advised.
