Sunscreen is important for your body and face, however, we often neglect our lips. Our skin on the lips are the most sensitive and fragile part of our skin and looking after them in every way we can from moisturising and protection against the harmful UV rays are just a couple of the things we need to do on a daily basis. UV rays are present whether it is a sunny day or cloudy day, and since the UV rays don’t take breaks our lip care shouldn’t either. Here are 8 amazing SPF lip balms that are perfect for summer, ranging from SPF 15-50 depending on the degree of protection you need.
This SPF 15 Vitamin E lip balm protects your lips from being damaged by the sun rays with a soothing and moisturising texture. Not only is this lip balm long lasting and fragrant, the Vitamin E neutralises free radicals to achieve a smooth and luscious lip and it can be used as a lip prep before applying lipstick for a smoother look.
This lip balm helps to condition and moisturise your lips adding that natural shine and colour to your lips, and comes in 6 different shades. This lip balm is light weight and effective for repairing dry and chapped lips as it contains cocoa and shea butters as well as avocado extracts to protect against wrinkl causing free radicals.
Shop product
Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Lip Balm SPF 15 is an intensive moisturising care for your lips and it is specifically used to treat wind-burned lips and cracks from sun damage. Vitamin E is an essential element in this lip balm to improve the texture of the skin, making it more nourished and full.
Shop product
Sometimes you don’t need to have a full-faced make-up with brightly coloured lipstick, this Kiehl’s lip treatment is tinted for a natural looking colour that will nourish your lips and bring out that pop of colour. In addition, this lip balm is SPF 25 for better protection against sun damage.
Shop product
If you are out and about for long periods of time SPF 30 might be the better option. Nivea sun protection lip balm will protect you from both UVA and UVB rays, protecting you from any sun damage. The texture is easy to apply, lightweight and smooth, so instead of feeling too oily, this lip balm will give you that silky texture.
Shop product
Another great product that covers both UVA and UVB and there is no white patches on your lip. The lip balm will give your lips are more glossy and translucent gleam. This is a great product to choose when your want to balance protection and having soft, silky lips. This product is an all rounder that won’t disappoint.
Shop product
Brunch is one of the best times of the day, you don't know whether you're hungry for savoury or sweet…
Wearing a dress, for some, may be seen as something that can only be done in the warmest of weather…
There’s a lot of things that seem appealing about a placement year- money, experience and increased employability. Although, money is…
It can be overwhelming moving into a big empty new space, like starting a painting on a blank canvas, you…
The smell of fresh tomatoes and spiced meats and seafood from the kitchens in Southern Spain or just a really…
We’re all warned from day one: Don’t sleep with your flatmate. It’s a classic tale: Naïve, innocent fresher’s embarking on…
