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{{short description|Application of lip balm to eyelids}}
{{short description|Application of lip balm to eyelids}}
[[File:Teenager Partaking in Beezin’ Fad.jpg|thumb|A teenager partakes in Beezin']]
[[File:Teenager Partaking in Beezin’ Fad.jpg|thumb|A teenager partaking in Beezin']]


'''Beezin'''' is the practice of applying [[Burt's Bees]] brand [[lip balm]], often [[menthol]] or [[peppermint]] flavored, to one's eyelids.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.myfoxny.com/story/24159253/what-is-beezin-it-involves-lip-balm-and-eyelids |title=What is beezin'? (It involves lip balm and eyelids) |author=Mac King |date=December 6, 2013 |publisher=WNYW (Channel 5 NYC) |accessdate=September 29, 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006074914/http://www.myfoxny.com/story/24159253/what-is-beezin-it-involves-lip-balm-and-eyelids |archivedate=October 6, 2014 }}</ref> This practice, besides causing a stinging in the eyes, is purported to induce or heighten the sensation of being drunk or high,<ref name=NPR>{{cite web |url=https://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2014/05/20/313963916/beezin-may-be-bogus-but-other-dopey-teen-fads-can-bite-back |title=Beezin' May Be Bogus, But Other Dopey Teen Fads Can Bite Back |author=Maanvi Singh |date=May 20, 2014 |work=Shots |publisher=NPR |accessdate=September 29, 2014}}</ref> or create a state or perceived state of enhanced alertness.<ref name=Reason>{{cite web |url=http://reason.com/blog/2014/04/25/beezin-the-awesome-new-fake-teen-drug-sc |title=Beezin: The Awesome New Fake Teen Drug Panic Involving Lipbalm and Eyelids |author=Katherine Mangu-Ward |date=Apr 25, 2014 |work=Reason Online |accessdate=September 29, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kjrh.com/news/health/new-warning-about-burts-bees-teens-using-lip-balm-on-eyelids-to-enhance-effects-of-alcohol-drugs |title=New warning about Burt's Bees? Teens using lip balm on eyelids to enhance effects of alcohol, drugs |date=April 24, 2014 |publisher=KJRH (Channel 2 Tulsa) |accessdate=September 29, 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160311221633/http://www.kjrh.com/news/health/new-warning-about-burts-bees-teens-using-lip-balm-on-eyelids-to-enhance-effects-of-alcohol-drugs |archivedate=March 11, 2016 }}</ref> Some commentators have claimed that the practice is not widespread as claimed or is entirely made up, an example of a [[moral panic]].<ref name=Reason/>
'''Beezin'''' is the practice of applying [[Burt's Bees]] brand [[lip balm]], often [[menthol]] or [[peppermint]] flavored, to one's eyelids.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.myfoxny.com/story/24159253/what-is-beezin-it-involves-lip-balm-and-eyelids |title=What is beezin'? (It involves lip balm and eyelids) |author=Mac King |date=December 6, 2013 |publisher=WNYW (Channel 5 NYC) |accessdate=September 29, 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006074914/http://www.myfoxny.com/story/24159253/what-is-beezin-it-involves-lip-balm-and-eyelids |archivedate=October 6, 2014 }}</ref> This practice, besides causing a stinging in the eyes, is purported to induce or heighten the sensation of being drunk or high,<ref name=NPR>{{cite web |url=https://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2014/05/20/313963916/beezin-may-be-bogus-but-other-dopey-teen-fads-can-bite-back |title=Beezin' May Be Bogus, But Other Dopey Teen Fads Can Bite Back |author=Maanvi Singh |date=May 20, 2014 |work=Shots |publisher=NPR |accessdate=September 29, 2014}}</ref> or create a state or perceived state of enhanced alertness.<ref name=Reason>{{cite web |url=http://reason.com/blog/2014/04/25/beezin-the-awesome-new-fake-teen-drug-sc |title=Beezin: The Awesome New Fake Teen Drug Panic Involving Lipbalm and Eyelids |author=Katherine Mangu-Ward |date=Apr 25, 2014 |work=Reason Online |accessdate=September 29, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kjrh.com/news/health/new-warning-about-burts-bees-teens-using-lip-balm-on-eyelids-to-enhance-effects-of-alcohol-drugs |title=New warning about Burt's Bees? Teens using lip balm on eyelids to enhance effects of alcohol, drugs |date=April 24, 2014 |publisher=KJRH (Channel 2 Tulsa) |accessdate=September 29, 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160311221633/http://www.kjrh.com/news/health/new-warning-about-burts-bees-teens-using-lip-balm-on-eyelids-to-enhance-effects-of-alcohol-drugs |archivedate=March 11, 2016 }}</ref> Trend originated in Oregon and was made popular by Michael W. Some commentators have claimed that the practice is not widespread as claimed or is entirely made up an example of a [[moral panic]].<ref name=Reason/>


==Dangers==
==Dangers==
Peppermint oil in the product is an eye irritant, with a potential to develop into a full-blown inflammatory response requiring treatment.<ref name="OT 2014">{{cite web | title='Beezin': teens applying lip balm to eyelids to experience buzz | website=Optometry Times | date=April 25, 2014 | url=https://www.optometrytimes.com/view/beezin-teens-applying-lip-balm-eyelids-experience-buzz}}</ref> Beezin' can also cause [[dermatitis]] in skin areas around the eyes.<ref name="OT 2014"/> It's been suggested that beezin' can also cause [[pinkeye]]<ref name=NPR/><ref name=GlobalNews>{{cite web |url=http://globalnews.ca/news/1304501/beezin-can-cause-pinkeye-doctor-warns/ |title='Beezin' can cause pinkeye, doctor warns |author=Alyssa Imamudin |date=May 2, 2014 |work=Global News |accessdate=September 29, 2014}}</ref> and [[conjunctivitis]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://healthblog.dallasnews.com/2014/05/beezin-for-a-highis-your-teen-at-risk.html/ |title=Beezin' for a high…is your teen at risk? |author=Jane Sadler |date=May 2, 2014 |work=Dallas News |accessdate=September 29, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Peppermint Oil |work=Toxnet |publisher=U. S. National Library of Medicine / National Institute of Health}}</ref> as well as being a [[Gateway drug theory|gateway]] to riskier behaviors.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wrdw.com/home/headlines/Beezintrend-some-teens-are-using-to-get-high--267441391.html |title=Beezin: Trend some teens are using to get high |author=Jorge Lopez |date=July 17, 2014 |publisher=WRDW (Channel 12 Agusta GA) |accessdate=September 29, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nbc24.com/news/story.aspx?id=1035244 |title=Lip balm latest trend among teens looking for greater high |author=Bryant Maddrick |date=April 24, 2014 |publisher=WNWO (NBC Channel 24 Toledo Ohio) |accessdate=September 29, 2014}}</ref>
Peppermint oil in the product is an eye irritant, with a potential to develop into a full-blown inflammatory response requiring treatment.<ref name="OT 2014">{{cite web | title='Beezin': teens applying lip balm to eyelids to experience buzz | website=Optometry Times | date=April 25, 2014 | url=https://www.optometrytimes.com/view/beezin-teens-applying-lip-balm-eyelids-experience-buzz}}</ref> Beezin' can also cause [[dermatitis]] in skin areas around the eyes.<ref name="OT 2014"/> It's been suggested that beezin' can also cause [[pinkeye]]<ref name=NPR/><ref name=GlobalNews>{{cite web |url=http://globalnews.ca/news/1304501/beezin-can-cause-pinkeye-doctor-warns/ |title='Beezin' can cause pinkeye, doctor warns |author=Alyssa Imamudin |date=May 2, 2014 |work=Global News |accessdate=September 29, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://healthblog.dallasnews.com/2014/05/beezin-for-a-highis-your-teen-at-risk.html/ |title=Beezin' for a high…is your teen at risk? |author=Jane Sadler |date=May 2, 2014 |work=Dallas News |accessdate=September 29, 2014 |archive-date=October 6, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006114557/http://healthblog.dallasnews.com/2014/05/beezin-for-a-highis-your-teen-at-risk.html/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Peppermint Oil |work=Toxnet |publisher=U. S. National Library of Medicine / National Institute of Health}}</ref> as well as being a [[Gateway drug theory|gateway]] to riskier behaviors.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wrdw.com/home/headlines/Beezintrend-some-teens-are-using-to-get-high--267441391.html |title=Beezin: Trend some teens are using to get high |author=Jorge Lopez |date=July 17, 2014 |publisher=WRDW (Channel 12 Agusta GA) |accessdate=September 29, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nbc24.com/news/story.aspx?id=1035244 |title=Lip balm latest trend among teens looking for greater high |author=Bryant Maddrick |date=April 24, 2014 |publisher=WNWO (NBC Channel 24 Toledo Ohio) |accessdate=September 29, 2014}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 07:29, 27 April 2024

A teenager partaking in Beezin'

Beezin' is the practice of applying Burt's Bees brand lip balm, often menthol or peppermint flavored, to one's eyelids.[1] This practice, besides causing a stinging in the eyes, is purported to induce or heighten the sensation of being drunk or high,[2] or create a state or perceived state of enhanced alertness.[3][4] Trend originated in Oregon and was made popular by Michael W. Some commentators have claimed that the practice is not widespread as claimed or is entirely made up an example of a moral panic.[3]

Dangers[edit]

Peppermint oil in the product is an eye irritant, with a potential to develop into a full-blown inflammatory response requiring treatment.[5] Beezin' can also cause dermatitis in skin areas around the eyes.[5] It's been suggested that beezin' can also cause pinkeye[2][6][7][8] as well as being a gateway to riskier behaviors.[9][10]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Mac King (December 6, 2013). "What is beezin'? (It involves lip balm and eyelids)". WNYW (Channel 5 NYC). Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved September 29, 2014.
  2. ^ a b Maanvi Singh (May 20, 2014). "Beezin' May Be Bogus, But Other Dopey Teen Fads Can Bite Back". Shots. NPR. Retrieved September 29, 2014.
  3. ^ a b Katherine Mangu-Ward (Apr 25, 2014). "Beezin: The Awesome New Fake Teen Drug Panic Involving Lipbalm and Eyelids". Reason Online. Retrieved September 29, 2014.
  4. ^ "New warning about Burt's Bees? Teens using lip balm on eyelids to enhance effects of alcohol, drugs". KJRH (Channel 2 Tulsa). April 24, 2014. Archived from the original on March 11, 2016. Retrieved September 29, 2014.
  5. ^ a b "'Beezin': teens applying lip balm to eyelids to experience buzz". Optometry Times. April 25, 2014.
  6. ^ Alyssa Imamudin (May 2, 2014). "'Beezin' can cause pinkeye, doctor warns". Global News. Retrieved September 29, 2014.
  7. ^ Jane Sadler (May 2, 2014). "Beezin' for a high…is your teen at risk?". Dallas News. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved September 29, 2014.
  8. ^ "Peppermint Oil". Toxnet. U. S. National Library of Medicine / National Institute of Health.
  9. ^ Jorge Lopez (July 17, 2014). "Beezin: Trend some teens are using to get high". WRDW (Channel 12 Agusta GA). Retrieved September 29, 2014.
  10. ^ Bryant Maddrick (April 24, 2014). "Lip balm latest trend among teens looking for greater high". WNWO (NBC Channel 24 Toledo Ohio). Retrieved September 29, 2014.
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