a simple yarn

This takes DIY to a whole new level….

We have a family friend visiting us from the US. And like all US friends who come to visit, there was a little ‘mule cargo service’ involved….bringing little North American niceties. Among them were some soaps and lotions from a favourite company. Along with it were some freebie sample packets. And then I saw this….

Yep, home-style-Botox-esque-injection-without-the-needle-serum to plump your lips. At least I think it’s without the needle. I didn’t see a needle in the packet, but have to admit I was a little frightened to actually open it. And I’m sure they wouldn’t expect me to walk into a chemist casually asking for needles….would they?

Ick.

As I read the back, the understated warnings came leaping off the packet……’intense tingling for 5 or 10 minutes’, which I think is a euphemism for ‘burning sensation.’ And seriously, why wouldn’t someone’s lips plump when they’re smoldering off your face…..

Right, this is taking home beauty care just a step too far for my comfort. Hey wait, isn’t that a skull and crossbones type insignia (indicative of most poisons, I might add) disguised as a pair of lips and needles? Eeeewww……