Other Irritating Substances
There are many causes of lip irritation and swelling. It may be caused by cosmetics, chemical substances, or the consumption of rather spicy foods. Cosmetics are chemically processed products with natural or synthetic properties created to enhance a person’s physical appearance, especially on the skin and face surfaces. Face powders, creams, and lipsticks are some of the most common products.
Furthermore, cosmetic products have substandard and unsafe ingredients that could irritate the skin badly. For example, a person allergic to strawberries uses strawberry-flavored lipstick. As a result, an itchy feeling and hot sensation slowly burn in the lips until it swells and hurt.
Other causes for swollen lips include the consumption of spices. A good number of people like to eat and consume spicy foods because they are medically proven to provide many health benefits, including cancer prevention and protection from heart diseases and cancer. Spices generally cause the lips to swell and burn temporarily. It usually goes away immediately after the burning sensation subsides. However, if the lips continue to swell and enlarge, it may be because of an allergic reaction caused by one of the food ingredients.
