Here's why:
* Ingredients: Lip balms and glosses often contain ingredients that are not digestible or safe for consumption in large quantities. These can include waxes (like beeswax or carnauba wax), oils (mineral oil, petroleum jelly), fragrances, dyes, and preservatives.
* Toxicity: Some ingredients, while safe for topical use, can be harmful if ingested.
* Lack of Nutritional Value: Lip products offer no nutritional benefits.
* Accidental Ingestion: Ingesting a tiny amount of lip balm or gloss while wearing it is usually not harmful. However, eating larger quantities could cause stomach upset, diarrhea, or other adverse effects.
In summary: You shouldn't intentionally eat lip balm or gloss. If a small amount is accidentally ingested, it's unlikely to cause serious harm, but consuming large amounts should be avoided.