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A Primer on Primers, Foundations, and Cream-Based Makeup

A Primer on Primers, Foundations, and Cream-Based Makeup

Primers, foundations, and cream-based makeups are applied first to give the face a smooth appearance. These products are usually not toxic to the skin unless contaminated with bacteria or other chemicals. Ingestion of a large quantity of cream-based makeup can cause diarrhea. If you are allergic, redness, itching, swelling, and rash may occur.


What to Know About Dish Soap

What to Know About Dish Soap

Dish soap contains ingredients that help with hand-washing dishes, household cleaning, and removing oils from the skin. It can also be helpful when treating poison ivy. If swallowed, it can cause nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. If splashed in the eyes, it can cause eye irritation. Dish soap should not be mixed with other household products as this can produce dangerous fumes.


Is Lube Safe to Swallow?

Is Lube Safe to Swallow?

Personal lubricants come in many varieties but are generally safe when used correctly. The most common adverse effect from personal lubricants is irritation. Poisoning is unlikely, but depends on the specific active ingredients, the concentration of the active ingredients, and the amount and route of exposure. To prevent adverse effects, follow the manufacturer's guidelines for proper use.


Dogs and Pain Medications

Dogs and Pain Medications

You can gauge the extent and location of your dog's pain by watching his behavior, mood, and response to being touched. Anything more than very mild pain requires examination by a veterinarian who can prescribe the most appropriate medication. Over-the-counter pain medications intended for humans should never be used in dogs without consulting a veterinarian.



What to Know About Eye Shadow and Liner

What to Know About Eye Shadow and Liner

Eye makeup contains ingredients that provide color, moisturize, and aid in adhering to lids, as well as preservatives to extend shelf life. Makeup flecks in the eye can cause irritation, infection, and corneal abrasion. Allergy to eye makeup can cause irritation, redness, burning, and swelling.



What Happens If A Skunk Sprays Me?

What Happens If A Skunk Sprays Me?

Skunks spray to repel potential predators with a foul-smelling, oily secretion stored in their perianal glands. For humans, it usually does not result in much more than short-term irritation. In dogs, in addition to irritation it can rarely cause a more serious condition in which the red blood cells are destroyed. Leaving skunks (as well as all wildlife) alone and making your home less attractive and inaccessible to them are the keys to prevention.


Is Eyelash Glue Toxic?

Is Eyelash Glue Toxic?

Temporary lashes are attached above the natural eyelashes with a temporary adhesive, while semi-permanent lash extensions are attached to the natural lashes with cyanoacrylate, the adhesive in Super Glue. If either kind of adhesive is used incorrectly, it can cause injury.


Summer Poison-Proofing

Summer Poison-Proofing

The weather is perfect for a cookout or picnic. Family and friends gather. And the kids are…getting into things like they always do. Spending a little time to think through outdoor activities can keep poisons from spoiling your fun, for adults and children alike.


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