Why does spices make my lips tingle? The science explained
                                
                                
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                                According to a study published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B, a tingling sensation in the lips and mouth can be a scientifically verifiable reaction to certain compounds. This is why spices make my lips tingle, and the effect is far more complex than just heat, involving a precise neurological reaction to specific chemicals.