Happy Halloween! Anyone at all dressing up for a party tonight? Me? Well, the only time I wore a “costume” for trick or treat was in 6th grade and I dressed up as a high school student; sweater, kilt, the works. And, no, absolutely no one got my costume but gave me candy out of pity anyway. haha I wasn’t even a dead high school girl but at the time I thought I was so badass!! Anyway, in keeping with the Halloween spirit, I thought why not share a weird (and kinda gross) beauty fact.
DID you know that you might be wearing Cochineal, a certain type of beetle, on your lips or your cheeks right now?
GROSS, I KNOW! But so true:S.
Cochineal is used to make crimson dye used to add red pigment to many types of foods, clothes, and makeup. So, that means your red lipstick or blush owes its hue to the Cochineal. It can also be found in yogurt, popsicles, juice, and Jello (JELLOOO!!) to name a few.
I was shocked when I first found out that I was literally drinking bug juice. :#
My life will never be the same. Poor bugs.
Got any weird beauty facts yourself? Why not share them in the comments?
