Tag: Lip balm safety

The average person inadvertently ingests a small amount of lip product throughout their life just by licking their lips or eating. While incidental swallowing is generally considered non-toxic, understanding exactly how much lip balm can you eat is crucial for avoiding health complications from larger, intentional consumption.

According to the Ontario Poison Centre, unintentional ingestion of standard lip balm that is not medicated or does not contain sunscreen is generally not harmful. This brings peace of mind to many, but it's important to understand what happens if you ate ChapStick and when to be concerned.