Can Lipstick Cause Food Poisoning? Separating Cosmetic Myths from Health Facts
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According to a 2022 study, up to 43.8% of tested used lipsticks exceeded microbial limits, highlighting hygiene concerns with cosmetics. While ingesting cosmetic products does not typically cause food poisoning, prolonged exposure to contaminants or unhygienic practices pose entirely different health risks that consumers should understand.
