Social:Beezin'
Beezin' is the practice of applying Burt's Bees brand lip balm, often menthol or peppermint flavored, to one's eyelids.[1] This practice, besides causing a stinging in the eyes, is purported to induce or heighten the sensation of being drunk or high,[2] or create a state or perceived state of enhanced alertness.[3][4] Some commentators have claimed that the practice is not widespread as claimed or is entirely made up, an example of a moral panic.[3]
Dangers
Peppermint oil in the product is an eye irritant, with a potential to develop into a full-blown inflammatory response requiring treatment.[5] Beezin' can also cause dermatitis in skin areas around the eyes.[5] It's been suggested that beezin' can also cause pinkeye[2][6] and conjunctivitis[7][8] as well as being a gateway to riskier behaviors.[9][10]
References
- ↑ Mac King (December 6, 2013). "What is beezin'? (It involves lip balm and eyelids)". WNYW (Channel 5 NYC). Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141006074914/http://www.myfoxny.com/story/24159253/what-is-beezin-it-involves-lip-balm-and-eyelids. Retrieved September 29, 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Maanvi Singh (May 20, 2014). "Beezin' May Be Bogus, But Other Dopey Teen Fads Can Bite Back". Shots. NPR. https://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2014/05/20/313963916/beezin-may-be-bogus-but-other-dopey-teen-fads-can-bite-back. Retrieved September 29, 2014.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Katherine Mangu-Ward (Apr 25, 2014). "Beezin: The Awesome New Fake Teen Drug Panic Involving Lipbalm and Eyelids". Reason Online. http://reason.com/blog/2014/04/25/beezin-the-awesome-new-fake-teen-drug-sc. Retrieved September 29, 2014.
- ↑ "New warning about Burt's Bees? Teens using lip balm on eyelids to enhance effects of alcohol, drugs". KJRH (Channel 2 Tulsa). April 24, 2014. Archived from the original on March 11, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160311221633/http://www.kjrh.com/news/health/new-warning-about-burts-bees-teens-using-lip-balm-on-eyelids-to-enhance-effects-of-alcohol-drugs. Retrieved September 29, 2014.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "'Beezin': teens applying lip balm to eyelids to experience buzz". April 25, 2014. https://www.optometrytimes.com/view/beezin-teens-applying-lip-balm-eyelids-experience-buzz.
- ↑ Alyssa Imamudin (May 2, 2014). "'Beezin' can cause pinkeye, doctor warns". Global News. http://globalnews.ca/news/1304501/beezin-can-cause-pinkeye-doctor-warns/. Retrieved September 29, 2014.
- ↑ Jane Sadler (May 2, 2014). "Beezin' for a high…is your teen at risk?". Dallas News. http://healthblog.dallasnews.com/2014/05/beezin-for-a-highis-your-teen-at-risk.html/. Retrieved September 29, 2014.
- ↑ "Peppermint Oil". Toxnet (U. S. National Library of Medicine / National Institute of Health).
- ↑ Jorge Lopez (July 17, 2014). "Beezin: Trend some teens are using to get high". WRDW (Channel 12 Agusta GA). http://www.wrdw.com/home/headlines/Beezintrend-some-teens-are-using-to-get-high--267441391.html. Retrieved September 29, 2014.
- ↑ Bryant Maddrick (April 24, 2014). "Lip balm latest trend among teens looking for greater high". WNWO (NBC Channel 24 Toledo Ohio). http://www.nbc24.com/news/story.aspx?id=1035244. Retrieved September 29, 2014.
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