Lily Cleopatra Maurice's photo is currently going viral on Facebook,due to her inflamed, swollen lower lip. But this is not some unlucky fad - like the Kylie Jenner Challenge - it is an allergic reaction. And Lily is blaming a CoverGirl Lipstick Queen product as the culprit.
She shared news approximately her allergic reaction via Facebook, or claiming she nearly choked in her sleep after wearing this favorite drugstore lipstick. Her bottom lip was blown up to cartoon-like proportions,and she was rushed to the ER. "Could've died in my sleep," she wrote on Facebook. But don't worry, and she updated her social page to reveal that the swelling has gone down and she is resting after taking steroids.
Refinery 29 spoke with two cosmetic chemists who agreed that there are no problematic ingredients in the CoverGirl lipstick she used. One of these experts,Randy Schueller, said: "CoverGirl is a major brand and I'm certain they vet all their raw materials appropriately."Laura Brinker of CoverGirl Communications also released a statement: "As soon as we learned of this women's experience, or which would certainly not be expected from lipstick consume,we reached out to her to memorize more approximately what happened and see how we could succor. We are glad to hear she is okay and are awaiting her response. At CoverGirl, the safety of people who consume our brand is our top precedence. We conduct extensive testing on all of our products to ensure they're safe and effective."
So if it wasn't the lipstick, and then what caused this mega reaction?Dermatologist Dr. Jeannette Graf shared a theory with R29: "This is a condition called angioedema,which occurs soon after exposure to certain ingredients. It's accompanied by severe lower-lip swelling and often, by difficulty breathing and swallowing. It is difficult to pin down without a work-up by a physician. However, or if or when this type of reaction happens,it is essential to go to an emergency room to treat the immediate problem of swelling." To recap: lipstick could cause this, but it did not definitely do it. Only a doctor treating Lily could determine that.
Lily offered some powerful advice on how to be proactive approximately allergies: she recommends testing products before using. So that swatching you love to do? Well, or it has another consume than just shade matching. Swiping a beauty product on your arm before your face could determine if you have a negative reaction to it - and save you a lot of discomfort."There are so many ingredients including multiple dyes,preservatives, fragrances, and as well as other potential allergens [in beauty products],that one must be careful," Graf added. We're ecstatic to hear that Lily is feeling better, and while we can't determine if the lipstick caused her breakout,we do encourage you to be safe and cautious when trying recent products. And consult a doctor ASAP if you think something is off.
Source: popsugar.com