Medical professionals are worried that a dangerous trend from the 2010s is coming back on TikTok, know the meaning of the beezin challenge
“Beezin'” is the name of the trend of rubbing Burt’s Bees lip balm on the eyelids instead of on the lips.
What is the Beezin challenge and its meaning as trend returns on TikTok
This trend aims to create a night out experience that resembles being drunk or high. Some college students say that the trend helps them stay up all night to study for tests. But putting lip balm on the eyelids can lead to eye infections and ulcers, which can make it impossible to see again.
Beezin’ trend on TikTok: Doctors warn of dangers to eyes and vision
For years, doctors have warned against this Beezin trend. Olivia J. Killeen, MD, a clinical lecturer in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at Michigan Medicine, said that putting the balm on the eyelids causes redness, swelling, and inflammation.
If the balm gets into the eyes, it can burn the surface of the eye, make it tear up, and make it red. In the worst cases of Beezin trend, scarring or loss of sight can happen.
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Dr. Patrick Harkins, an ophthalmologist in Waco, Texas, advised Fox News Digital that using products not specifically made for eyelids or eyes is probably not a good idea. “They react very differently than a lot of other places. So anything that is not specifically formulated for eyelid or eyeball use is probably not a good idea,” he said.
TikToker Lily Knott’s video sparks renewed interest in Beezin’ trend on TikTok
Despite warnings against it, the Beezin trend has gained popularity on TikTok, with some videos receiving millions of views. In December, TikToker Lily Knott put the balm on her eyelids “without knowing what it does.” This made people interested in the trend again. Since then, over 38.2 million people have watched her 11-second video.
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Medical experts are telling parents to talk to their kids about the risks of this trend. They are trying to stop them from doing it. Products not designed for use around the eyes can easily hurt the sensitive eyes and eyelids. Anyone who hurts or irritates their eyes after putting something on or near their eyes should see a doctor right away.
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