Synopsis

Anyone who has ever applied lipstick, lip gloss, or chapstick is likely familiar with the awkwardness of eating and drinking. While some of the product inevitably transfers to food, the remainder finds its way into the mouth. In essence, we consume lipstick with every meal. And while it might seem harmless, the cumulative effect could be more significant than one imagines. One might even ingest a surprising amount of lipstick over a lifetime. Could that be six pounds? Nine? Or perhaps even twent