{"id":234,"date":"2023-06-12T15:40:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-12T15:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.familydentalpractice.net\/blog\/?p=234"},"modified":"2023-07-12T15:42:23","modified_gmt":"2023-07-12T15:42:23","slug":"protect-your-lips-from-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.familydentalpractice.net\/blog\/2023\/06\/protect-your-lips-from-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Protect Your Lips from the Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As summer temperatures rise, you may hear frequent reminders about how important it is to use sunscreen and take other measures to avoid getting sunburnt. Sadly, though, there is one part of the body that often gets overlooked \u2014 the lips. They are delicate and could easily incur burns. They may even develop skin cancer or oral cancer<\/a> if they are often overexposed to UVA and UVB rays. What steps can you take to protect your lips from the sun? Here are some suggestions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Wear SPF<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Regular sunscreen, such as what you put on the majority of your skin, can protect your lips just like it protects the rest of your body. However, it has a few drawbacks. It may have an unpleasant taste, and it might cause irritation and dryness because lip skin is so delicate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As an alternative, use a moisturizing lip balm that features SPF. Some protective lip balms have an SPF of 15, while others feature SPF 30. The former only blocks out 93% of the sun\u2019s harmful rays, while the latter can filter out 97%. Therefore, it is best to use an SPF 30 product if possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reapply Your SPF<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many people remember to apply SPF before they head outside. However, they may be prone to forget to reapply <\/em>it. Regular sunscreen should be reapplied every 2 hours or so (more often if you are sweating a lot or spending time in the water). SPF lip balms may need to be reapplied every hour because they can be wiped away if you are eating or licking your lips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wear a Hat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A hat can be a valuable tool for protecting your face and lips from the sun. Here are a few tips to help you choose a suitable hat:<\/p>\n\n\n\n