When it comes to sun protection, we often forget about our lips, even though they’re so delicate and need extra care! With an SPF 30+ lip balm or oil, you can keep them safe from dryness, chapping, dark spots, and more serious risks. Choose the perfect product and enjoy the sun worry-free!
We use face sunscreens, hand protective oils, body mousse… But what about our lips? Often overlooked, lips are especially vulnerable to sun damage. The skin on your lips is very thin and lacks melanin (the pigment that protects other skin from UV rays), making it extremely prone to dryness, chapping, dark spots, and even risks of actinic keratosis or melanoma. Using a lip balm or lip oil with SPF 30 or higher is essential to enjoy the sun without worries, giving your lips an effective barrier against UVA and UVB rays.
How and When to Protect Your Lips from the Sun
At the Beach. Both in spring and summer, our lips are exposed to harsh conditions at the beach: direct sun, sand, and saltwater all contribute to dryness and chapping. The reflection of sunlight on the water increases UV exposure too. Apply a protective lip balm or oil with water-resistant SPF every two hours, especially after a swim, to keep them hydrated and protected all day long.
In the Mountains. At high altitudes, UV rays are more intense (about 10% stronger every 1,000 meters), so in the mountains, whether winter or summer, your lips are at higher risk. Snow reflection also increases exposure, raising the chance of sunburn. A lip balm or oil with SPF 30 or higher is essential to protect not only your lips but also the skin around them, which can suffer from light reflection on the snow.
Lip Balm or Lip Oil with SPF: Which to Choose
Lip Balm. Lip balms are formulated with a creamy and buttery texture and often contain ingredients like shea butter, vitamin E, and aloe—perfect for deep hydration and nourishment. Ideal for those who prefer a matte finish and long-lasting protection.
Lip Oil. Lip oils are more fluid and lighter than balms, giving lips a glossy, radiant finish. Enriched with plant oils like jojoba or camellia, these oils hydrate and protect, giving lips a healthy, luminous look. Ideal for those who love glowy lips and a lighter feel. Perfect for a natural, refreshing look and can be used alone or as a top coat over other lip products.
50 ml Recommends: The Best Lip Sun Protection Products
Sun Bum Original SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm Coconut. Want lips that stay hydrated and sun-protected all day? Look no further: with our Original SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm Coconut! This lip balm has SPF 30 and is enriched with Aloe and Vitamin E for soothing hydration. Keep your lips safe and soft all day long. And the coconut flavor is delicious!
Coola Hydrating Lip Oil SPF30. Love glossy lips and sun protection? Then you’ll love Coola’s Hydrating Lip Oil SPF30! With broad-spectrum sun protection (it’s SPF 30!), this oil gives lips a plump, shiny finish that’s truly luminous. Plus, with the Plant Protection® complex, your lips will be nourished, protected, and glowing in the sun! Try it even on the slopes!
Sun Bum Original SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm Watermelon. Refreshing watermelon flavor and SPF 30 protection! This lip balm is the ideal companion for soft, super-protected lips. Perfect for summer days at the beach!
Malin + Goetz SPF 30 Lip Balm. For ultimate protection, try Malin + Goetz SPF 30 Lip Balm, an advanced SPF 30 lip balm. With mineral titanium dioxide, it intensely hydrates and protects against UVA/UVB rays, leaving a refreshing touch of mint and a light texture. Waterproof for 40 minutes and coral reef safe, it’s the perfect companion for outdoor lovers!
Lip Sun Protection: 50 ml Customer Reviews
Sun Bum Original SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm Mango. "The Sun Bum Original SPF 30 Mango Lip Balm is amazing! SPF 30 protection keeps my lips soft for hours. The taste is so good, I struggle not to lick it off!" Alice, 28.
Coola Hydrating Lip Oil SPF30. "Coola’s Hydrating Lip Oil SPF30 is top-notch! It protects from the sun and leaves a lovely shine. The nourishing oils make a real difference. Perfect for glowing in the sun!" Luca, 32.
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