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Some influencers on social media are taking part in the viral “Sharpie Lip Liner” trend. This sounds exactly like that.
Users apply standard Sharpie (usually in red and coral shades) to the edge of their mouth, then Lip gloss or lipstickaccording to numerous videos.
In these posts, the commenter asks what Sharpie shades Master of beauty Many people praise permanent markers as an economic alternative to traditional lip liners.
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Some influencers seem to have some uncertainty when trying trend hacks.
“My lips weren’t burning, but I definitely could feel their lips dry,” one user reported on a voiceover on Tiktok. “I don’t recommend doing this regularly… I can definitely taste my chemicals and smell it.”
Social media beauty influencers apply permanent markers to lips instead of regular makeup. (istock)
Dr. Brooke Jeffy, a board-certified dermatologist in Scottsdale, Arizona, told Fox News Digital that she found the trend.
“The risk isn’t worth it,” she said.
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The Poison Centre in northern New England says, “Permanent markers, including popular brands such as Sharpie, contain inks made from chemical xylene, toluene and urethane resins.”
“I don’t recommend doing this regularly… I can definitely taste my chemicals and smell it.”
In particular, toluene is found in other solvents and chemicals, such as paint pigments, thinners, metal cleaners, and gasoline.
“There will be concerns that some of these potential toxins will be absorbed to levels that could be of concern to the overall health risk,” the dermatologist warned. (istock)
“There will be concern that some of these potential toxins will be absorbed to levels that could be of concern overall. Health risks“Jefy warned.
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“We live in a world where people are very biased towards certain materials that are actually quite easy to use, and we use substances that actually contain toxins to embrace them.”
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The dermatologist mentioned Sharpie’s website. This warns you of using the product on the skin.
“Sharpy markers are safe for artistic purposes, but since they are not designed for their applications, we recommend caution when using them on the skin,” the site says.
“Sharpy markers are safe for artistic purposes, but care is taken to their skin use because they are not designed for that application,” the company’s website states. (Getty/Storyfull)
However, dermatologists don’t think that anyone who has previously participated in the trend needs to be “very worried.”
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“I don’t think there’s anything they’ll do specifically. [to combat potential health risks]”Jefy told Fox News Digital.
Fox News Digital also reached out to Sharpie for comment.
