ALLERGIC REACTION: HIVES ALL OVER BODY
When I first got EOS lip balm at the convenience store, both in Summer fruit and Jojoba, I really loved the smells and texture. They made my lips feel great! And all was well and good UNTIL my boyfriend broke out in HIVES.<br /><br />HIVES. all over his body. swollen lips, eyes, face, hands. It looked like the worst bug bite attack, ever. We were so scared that they would spread to his throat, but luckily the Benadryl brought them down after a few hours. We thought it might have been a food allergy. My boyfriend tells me that he has no food allergies, and has never had hives or any other kind of allergic reaction. And all was well and good UNTIL it happened again! The only similarity to his exposure to allergens was the EOS lip balm that I was using. This reaction was far worse and lasted far longer. Luckily, he had no breathing problems and is doing fine now. After a bit of research on google, it seems that allergic reactions to EOS lip balm are not unheard of, and are more prevalent when using Summer Fruit, Strawberry, or other mixed berry flavors.<br /><br />I really liked the product. It made my lips feel amazing. But it's in the trash now, and I am telling everyone I know to pay attention in case of allergic reaction. EOS should figure out which ingredient is the allergen and put it on their label, because this is pretty serious.
Rating: 1 stars