Most people buy makeup to accentuate their best natural features. Other people use innocent cosmetics as party drugs. That’s why Amazon dropped a popular fake eyelash remover glue brand.
Warn your makeup-loving friends and family about this danger
You can find anything on Amazon — including affordable alternatives to popular products. Do you have any loved ones who buy makeup online? Share this warning, so they know about the potential dangers of using eyelash glue.
Whenever you buy eyelash remover glue online, check the ingredients. If it has gamma-butyrolactone, also known as GBL, throw it out. Using a product with GBL can seriously harm your body, the Sydney Morning Herald reports. Here’s why:
- Say you put GBL-infused eyelash remover glue on your skin. Your body may absorb it and metabolize it into GBH.
- Short for gamma-hydroxybutyrate, GBH can cause memory loss, respiratory difficulties, loss of consciousness, coma or even death.
- People at raves, parties and festivals often use it to get high. But it’s also used as a date rape drug, the University of Rochester Medical Center reports.
It’s such a huge issue that the Sydney WordPride 2023 event banned these products with signs around the fairgrounds. This annual festival promotes human rights, but partygoers often smuggle in party substances. Police had to confiscate bottles from attendees, The Guardian reports.
Amazon went a step further, banning the product from sale on Wednesday. Although Amazon didn’t directly sell the product, third-party sellers made it available on the official site. However, neither Amazon, the police, nor the Guardian revealed the specific name of the eyelash removal glue with GBL.
Don’t let your loved ones use party drugs by accident
Since we don’t know the specific type of eyelash glue to avoid, we can’t share a product picture with you. However, we advise you to check the ingredients in your eyelash remover glue.
Be especially careful if you have young relatives who use this product. Tell them that if they bring these items to school, other kids might steal them for a quick high.
If you’re worried about your daughter or granddaughter misusing these products, sit them down and explain the health risk. It may be an awkward conversation, but it’s worth it for their safety.
While you’re at it, share this tip with your friends and family so they can avoid this dangerous drug that leads to fainting, comas or even death.
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