Are Crayola Crayons Safe To Make Lipstick, Eyeliner Or Other Makeup?

If you watch DIY videos and tutorials on social media and online content platforms, you will see some tips and hacks that use some common items instead of makeup. Basically, cosmetics are made from a combination of ingredients such as wax and alcohol.

For other ingredients include water, preservatives, moisturizers, dyes, and fragrances. Although it contains several types of chemicals, it still uses the right amount of ingredients for the skin.

Crayons, on the other hand, contain wax, charcoal, lime, dyes, or other materials for use in writing, coloring, and painting.

As you can see, of course, the material contained in crayons looks harmless. However, the content of the dye used actually needs to pass FDA standards which should be safe to use on the skin.

Chromium is a chemical that has been shown to produce contact dermatitis that causes irritation and allergies.

Hexavalent Chromium In Crayons


The use of this material in tint, as well as ink, is common. It is widely used in products such as:

  • Pigments for textile dyes, paints, inks, and plastics
  • Erosion inhibitors
  • Wood preservatives

So when you put chromium on your lips or skin you may experience health problems such as:

 

  • Irritation to the lining of the nose
  • Nasal ulcer
  • Breathing problems
  • Skin ulcers and allergies

If the substance has a high dose of chromium, it can also cause damage to the lining of the stomach and intestines and disrupt the reproductive system.

Sources: CTV.News, OSHA.gov

Adib Mohd

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