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Where Does Lipstick Go When it Wears Off?

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Question: Where Does Lipstick Go When it Wears Off?
Answer: Lipstick that doesn’t end up on your cup or your husband’s cheek, will end up in you (as crazy as that seems). We read a long time ago that the average woman consumes about 6 pounds (eek) of lipstick over the course of her lifetime. Bizarre, but true. However, there’s no need to worry, the ingredients in lipstick won’t harm you and are broken down by stomach acids.

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