for ex. i have a smacker's chap stick that i have had for about 1 year. it is now a pale yellowish color (rather than the strawberry red color it's supposed to be), does not glide onto my lips as easily, and is bitter when I lick my lips. what's going on chemically?
2006-09-14 16:43:34 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Makeup
If it contains oils, they probably have gone rancid and you shouldn't use it anymore.
2006-09-14 16:53:24 · answer #1 · answered by Vlad 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i don't think you should be concern with what is going on chemically. You should wonder what might happen to your lips. Chapstick is not expensive. THROW IT AWAY!
next time keep in fridge. I can imagine the amount of old germs,old lip skin, saliva, lint and who knows what else has been living and multiplying in your Smackers.
2006-09-14 16:58:21 · answer #2 · answered by SCHANEEKQUEAH GOTTI 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The oxygen reacts with most active ingredients... Oxidized chemicals tend to be quite different form their predecessors ;) (rust for example)
Then also sweat and other moisture infuse chemicals and change the structure of the balm.
I am not sure if any bacteria would want to eat your chapstick at all...
2006-09-14 16:53:54 · answer #3 · answered by linen 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's past it's expiry date!
All cosmetics have an expiry date, and probably should be used up in about a year.
Don't worry, I had the same problem. I opened up my old Lip Smackers and found them "mouldy" and smelling quite off. I immediately chucked it out, and I suggest you do the same!
2006-09-14 20:04:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's definitely expired now. Throw it out now! Old makeup is covered in bacteria! I don't know all the rules, but most items should be thrown away after about six months. I heard that keeping some makeup in the refrigerator can keep it fresh longer!
2006-09-15 17:33:12 · answer #5 · answered by Bianca 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your using the wrong kind, buy the brand called CHAP STICK lip balm, strawberry is really good and your troubles will not only be over, but your lips will be sooooooooo kissable, your bf will want to just lick it off!
2006-09-14 16:47:56 · answer #6 · answered by Michael 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
All things have a used by date. A chapstick isn't meant to last that long as it's meant to be used on a frequent basis. I wouldn't keep using it if I were you, it's like eating expired food. Not good.
2006-09-14 16:52:12 · answer #7 · answered by Clueless 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ur not supposed to keep it for a year ur supposed to change every two months. throw the old one out and buy a new one. u can imagine the amout of bacteria that has been collecting in ur old chapstick.
2006-09-14 21:31:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Germs And Bacteria blended with expired and sweaty chat stick ingredients...all trying to tell you something...Ugly color, taste nasty and is nasty....WHAT NEXT ROT YOUR LIPS off..Trash it after 3 months buy a new on.....chances are the chemicals are FRESHER aah'....
2006-09-14 17:05:04 · answer #9 · answered by N Tune 2 BEAUTY 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well maybe you applied your chapstick right after you eat, and the food/grease made the chapstick go bad.
Throw it away and get a new one asap.
when using a chapstick, either put it on finger and then put on lips, or wipe the chapstick after using it each time.
2006-09-14 18:00:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Decomposition
2006-09-14 16:45:30 · answer #11 · answered by KaizerSose 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋