The dermatologist warns against the viral trend of Sharpie lip pencil on social networks

Some influencers on social networks participate in the viral trend “Sharpie Lip Line” – what it looks like.

Users apply a standard Sharpie (usually in shades of red and coral) on the edges of their mouths before raising it with a lip shiny or a lipstick, depending on many videos.

On these articles, commentators ask for what nuance of Sharpie the gurus of beauty use, many praising the permanent marker as an economic alternative to traditional layoffs.

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Some influencers, even when they try trendy hacking, seem to have scruples.

“My lips were not burning, but I could certainly feel my lips drying,” said a user in a voice of Tiktok. “I would not recommend doing this regularly … I can certainly taste and feel the chemicals on me.”

Beauty influencers on social networks apply permanent markers, generally Sharpies, to their lips instead of regular makeup. (istock)

Dr. Brooke Jeffy, a certified dermatologist from the Board of Directors located in Scottsdale, Arizona, told Fox News Digital that she found the trend concerning.

“The risk is not worth it,” she said.

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The Northern New England Poison Center indicates on its website that “permanent markers, including popular brands like Sharpie, contain ink that is made from Xylene, toluene and Urethane resin chemicals”.

“I would not recommend doing this regularly … I can certainly taste and feel the chemicals on me.”

Toluene, in particular, can be found in other solvents and chemicals, such as paint pigments and diluers, metal cleaners and essence.

“I just have concerns that some of these potential toxins would be absorbed at a level that could be worrying for overall health risks,” said a dermatologist. (istock)

“I would just have concerns that some of these potential toxins would be absorbed at a level that could be worrying for overall health risks,” said Jeffy.

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“It is so interesting that we live in a world where people are so polarized against certain ingredients which are actually completely safe to use, and they kiss using a substance that really contains toxins.”

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The dermatologist has referred to the Sharpie website, which warns against the use of the product on the skin.

“Although Sharpie markers are safe for artistic purposes, it is advisable to be cautious to use them on the skin, because they are not designed for this application,” said the site.

“Although Sharpie markers are safe for artistic purposes, it is advisable to be cautious to use them on the skin, because they are not designed for this application,” explains the company’s website. (Getty / Storyful)

However, the dermatologist does not think that those who have participated in the trend so far must be “super worried”.

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“I do not think there is something to do specifically (to combat potential health risks),” Jeffy told Fox News Digital. “Just stop doing it.”

Fox News Digital also contacted Sharpie to comment.