SPF for lips - the forgotten product

Lips are an area of the face that is often neglected when it comes to sun protection, yet they are just as susceptible (if not more) to sun damage as the rest of the face. In this article, I will explain why wearing a lip balm containing SPF is crucial for maintaining healthy, youthful-looking lips. Firstly, let's talk about the damaging effects of the sun on our lips. The skin on our lips is much thinner than the skin on the rest of our face, making it more susceptible to UV damage. Prolonged sun exposure can cause a range of problems for the lips, including dryness, cracking, peeling, and even skin cancer. The sun's rays can also cause the lips to lose their natural colour and become discoloured over time and if you’re someone who has lip filler, the effects will wear off quicker when the lips are not protected.

This is where a lip balm containing SPF comes in. Applying a lip balm with SPF before going outside helps to protect the lips from the damaging effects of the sun. Just like we apply sunscreen to the rest of our face, we should be applying lip balm with SPF to our lips as well. This simple step can go a long way in preventing sun damage and maintaining healthy, youthful-looking lips. it's not just the sun that can cause damage to our lips. Harsh weather conditions, such as cold and windy weather, can also dry out the lips and cause them to become chapped and cracked. Also, if you are drinking acidic drinks, the acid that touches your lips can increase the damage caused by the sun to the affected skin. A lip balm with SPF not only protects against the sun's harmful rays but also provides moisture to the lips, helping to keep them soft and supple.

It's important to choose a lip balm with a high SPF, preferably SPF 30 or higher, to ensure maximum protection from the sun. Look for lip balms that contain ingredients like zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, which are effective at blocking both UVA and UVB rays. Another benefit of wearing a lip balm with SPF is that it can help to prevent the development of skin cancer on the lips. Skin cancer can develop on the lips just like any other part of the body, and it's essential to protect this area from the sun's harmful rays. By wearing a lip balm with SPF, you are taking an important step towards preventing the development of skin cancer on your lips.

So now you know! Wearing a lip balm containing SPF is crucial for maintaining healthy, youthful-looking lips. It helps to protect against sun damage, harsh weather conditions, and can even prevent the development of skin cancer on the lips. So the next time you're heading outside, don't forget to apply your lip balm with SPF to keep your lips looking and feeling their best! As it's both skin cancer awareness month and a birthday celebration month, this May in clinic every patient having a treatment appointment will receive an SPF factor 50 lip balm worth £8 absolutely free during their visit to clinic! A little thank you gift from us to you!

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