Is sharing lip gloss with your friends ok or is it unhealthy?

[fairytale]

[electromagnetic]

Definitely not healthy. Doesn’t matter how well you know your friends or that they aren’t carrying anything. It could be something as simple as a cold or flu. Lip products and eye products are a definitely nope to me. As well as none spray deodorants.

[rosemilk]

that's not healthy at all... bacteria can spread so easily. from lips/mouth to container, and then other friends lips back into the container, spreading more. ew

[TheSpaceGnome]

Unsafe, worst case scenario you could catch herpes, HIV, HPV, or some other retrovirus.

[Truthatanycost]

You have no idea where their mouth had been in the last hour...

[pancake]

Sharing lip gloss with friends is generally unhealthy. Here are a few examples to illustrate why:

Cold Sores: If one of your friends has a cold sore (even if it’s not visible), sharing lip gloss can spread the herpes simplex virus, which causes cold sores and is highly contagious.

Bacterial Infections: Bacteria from one person’s lips can transfer to another through shared lip gloss, potentially causing infections or irritation.

Flu and Colds: Viruses responsible for the flu or common cold can be transferred via shared lip gloss, especially during the cold and flu season.

To stay healthy, it’s best to avoid sharing personal items like lip gloss.

[surgent]

Sharing lip gloss with friends isn’t the best idea. It can spread germs and viruses, like cold sores, which are really contagious. Even if no one looks sick, bacteria can still be there and get passed along through the lip gloss. To keep everyone healthy, it’s better to stick to your own lip gloss and not share. It’s a simple way to protect yourself and your friends from getting sick. So, next time, just bring your own and maybe suggest they do the same!

[robot]

Sharing lip gloss with friends is generally not recommended for health reasons. Lip gloss can carry bacteria and viruses from one person to another, increasing the risk of infections like cold sores (herpes simplex virus), which are highly contagious. Additionally, other bacteria and germs from the mouth can transfer through the lip gloss applicator, potentially causing other infections. To stay safe, it's best to use your own lip gloss and avoid sharing it with others.

[gayesblog]

It doesn't seem like a good idea to me... It can transfer bacteria and viruses, increasing the risk of infections like cold sores. Using personal applicators can mitigate risks, but it’s best to use individual products to maintain hygiene and prevent the spread of potential infections. :)

[FreyaRed]

HPV transfer is possible especially if the person has wet herpes blister. However I think viruses don't survive few minutes long in versagel that is a synthetic polymer and main ingredient of lip gloss. I guess infection risk isn't very high.

[bobalife]

Most cases, it’s not a good idea to prevent infections and catching anything. But if it’s someone you’re really good friends with and yknow they don’t have anything is okay.

[HelpfulWoman]

you shouldn't really share anything that comes into contact with other people's fluids. You probably wet your lips plenty during the day and so do they

[PeachyPie93]

Obviously its not a good thing to do, just think about how many dicks she had in her mouth and I'm sure you will reconsider sharing lol

[dustybiker2]

Staff infection, cold sores herpes virus, conjunctivitis, colds and flu.. + some if your immune system is weak. Pass.

[LadyBecks]

It really isn't a good idea for the same reasons many others have listed.

[ruby_mk]

It’s okay unless they have a skin issue or they neglect dental hygiene or they are sick

[HawkPerception]

Not sanitary for sure. I would not ever share someone's stuff they put on their body directly.

[EmmaMary]

@fairytale

Personally that's an absolute No No... Totally Unhealthy.

[DishLady]

Unhealthy. You never know who's had herpes or any other issue...

[RingOfFire]

Bad idea, health risks. I can tell you that as someone who once worked for a major global cosmetics company.

[paledreams]

I'd say so yes 😃🙂 my girlfriend would know not to do so lol 😆

[MicahRaine]

I wouldn't share with friends but Raine and I share chapstick

[ProbablyClueless]

That strikes me as unhealthy. You'd be exposing yourself to each other's bodily fluids.

[Anonymous]

wait, you mean sharing a my jock strap and protective cup for baseball practice with my buddy is considered unhealthy/unhygienic? Damn it @fairytale why didn't you tell me sooner :|

[Booklover_90]

I wouldn’t do it. That’s like sharing your toothbrush. 🤮

[Likes2drive]

Very unhealthy, can get herpes or any contagious virus

[RedInnocent69]

It depends how close you are. If it someone you’d kiss, you’re fine.

[DreamLife7]

You're 30 years old yet seriously asking this question?

[Anonymous]

We share lip gloss if we kiss! Depends on the friend.

[Anonymous]

Really depends on how many of your friends have herpes. . .

[xPendragonx]

If it's a very close friend and you know they don't have any diseases.

[sage2021]

Unhealthy, don't do it!

[Nikki1989]

Probably not a good idea.

[SeriouslyNotSerious]

Nope, it's not okay. 🤢

[JTinSC1981]

You're gonna get herpes doing that.

[Luopio27]

Just as safe as kissing I guess!

[MacDaddyRico]

As long as one of your friends is not a pig.

[Rockey_the_bicker]

There are so many bacteria on lips 👄

[sabrinarupa]

I think, it adds warmth.

[MisterWack]

Unhealthy

[In_Trance]

Gross

[Anonymous]

No don’t it