How to Cure Sunburned Lips: These Are the Best Tips (and Lip Balms)

We tell you how you should treat your lips if they have been sunburned so that they heal and you will not have a "next time" again.




Forgetting lips is easy even for the conscientious who live glued to sunscreen all year long. And, precisely, the toll that must be paid for having sunburned lips is not very pleasant: in addition to the acute discomfort, there is everything that goes with sunburn and sun exposure - including greater risk of skin cancer and wrinkles.

Most people are very clear about the importance of using sun protection in their day to day life, but there are certain parts such as the lips that seem "to have no place" between the areas where we apply the cream. Due to ignorance or simple carelessness, we discard the lips -like the ears- when it comes to protecting our skin from the sun, without realizing that they also suffer the effects of the sun's rays. "The lips are a very delicate area of ​​the face, highly vascularized and suffer the same sun damage as any other part of the body," says Dr. Mª José Martínez, creator and founder of the Archangela cosmetics line.

Exposing your lips to the sun without protection can cause many adverse effects and lead to diseases such as a type of skin cancer called squamous cell carcinoma, the second most common type of skin cancer; as well as it can cause an outbreak in some people who are prone to cold sores. That is why dermatologists, although they have a series of tips and guidelines to follow when explaining how to cure sunburned lips , mainly focus on prevention and avoiding damage as the best remedy.

The best way to prevent sunburned lips

The lips heal faster than other areas as they have a strong blood supply; however, avoid damage thanks to products such as the well-known lip balm that protects your lips from the sun. However, there are a number of things to keep in mind, as Dr. Elizabeth Hale, co-founder of Complete Skin MD, tells Men's Health US. "Lip balm is the obvious prevention strategy, but they're not all created equal," she explains. The same opinion is held by Doctor Mª José Martínez, who affirms that "it is very important to take care of them with nourishing products for the lips with sun protection, as well as lip balms or oils".

There are lip balms that, far from protecting, can make things worse. "Most lip balms, glosses, and things like Vaseline don't contain sun protection unless specifically stated on the package," Docora explains. "In fact, its components can increase the likelihood of sunburn and damage." In this sense, she looks for a balm with at least SPF 15 protection .

Once you use the lip balm, do not do it "for seasons". It is important to apply it all the time and not when you remember. Lip balm with sunscreen is not only important in hot weather or at the beach, but also in winter. Also, remember that when you're near water, even when you're in the shade or wearing a hat, the sun reflects off the water and can also cause you problems.

How do I heal my sunburned lips?

Although it may seem obvious, the most important thing is to stay out of the sun. If you keep your damaged lips under the effects of the sun, you do not allow the skin to regenerate and delay its recovery. The second important thing is to apply a soothing lip balm, especially use a moisturizing one at night while your skin repairs itself.

Depending on the severity, sunburns heal in 7-14 days; But don't forget that exposure to the sun carries the risk of developing skin cancer , a problem that doesn't go away as easily as a sunburn. So assume it's easier, smarter, and healthier to use a good lip balm and make it a routine to apply it.

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