According to Fox-25, kids say that the sensation causes disorientation similar to being drunk or stoned and even strengthens their attention spans. But Dr. Brett Cauthen told the Oklahoma City news station that it's probably just the feeling of the lip balm's ingredients on the eye that makes the kids laugh.Apr 23, 2014

Is it safe to put Carmex on your eyelids?

Avoid getting Carmex in your eyes, nose, or mouth. If this does happen, rinse with water. Avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds. Some Carmex can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight or UV rays.

What happens when you put lip balm on your eyelids?

“The peppermint oil in the lip balm is a very strong irritant and can cause inflammation in the eye, redness of the eye and swelling,” Cauthen said.

Can Carmex damage your eyes?

ISSUE: The FDA is warning that getting alcohol-based hand sanitizer in the eyes from splashing or touching the eyes after use of hand sanitizer can result in serious injury, including severe irritation and damage to the surface of the eye.

Why you shouldn’t use Carmex?

Besides the camphor and menthol, Carmex also includes several other ingredients that can cause sensitivity. The irritation creates a never-ending cycle of Carmex addiction. Dr. Bowe says, “Carmex has many irritating ingredients that can cause inflammation in the lip area in people with sensitive lips.

Can you get high off Burt’s Bees chapstick?

(WKRN) – A popular lip balm has become part of an emerging trend called “beezin. '” Teens are using Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm on their eyelids in an effort get high. Those who have taken part in beezin' say the peppermint oil causes a tingling and burning sensation, which creates a sensation of being drunk or high.

Can lip balm get you high?

Oklahoma City's Fox-25 reports that teens are now getting a new kind of “buzz” by applying Burt's Bees lip balm to their eyelids. Naturally, they're calling it “Beezin” and apparently it adds to the experience of already being drunk or high by adding an additional tingling sensation. Others say it keeps them alert.

Can lip gloss get you high?

The market is already seeing the introduction of many lip-balm like products containing THC or marijuana. The big question is, does it get you high? In a word, yes.