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What should you look for in a lip sunscreen?
Plus its not sticky or too shiny.
The formula is also fragrance-free and gentle overall, making it ideal for sensitive skin.
Its only $5 and you might find it at most drugstores.
Oh, and the tube is cute.
Its formula uses shea butter to lock in moisture, comes in two flavorsmint (my personal favorite!)
and acaiand has a subtle, pleasant scent.
Its moisturizing and creamy, with a satiny matte finish.
Also worth noting: The shades are buildable and it doesnt wipe off easily.
Who says sunscreen has to be strictly utilitarian?
It has broad-spectrum SPF 36 protection and its water-resistant, an important quality for any SPF lip balm.
I appreciate that the brand has so many choices.
And for those with more sensitive skin, SunBum also makes amineral-based, fragrance-free version, she adds.
according to Dr. Zubritsky.
Its also packed with moisturizing ingredients like avocado oil and shea butter that give you the softest lips.
How much sunscreen do you need on your lips?
Theres no gold standard recommendation for your lips, specifically.
Should you use a chemical or mineral sunscreen on your lips?
If were strictly talking about UV protection, you cant go wrong with either one.
It really does come down to personal preference, and there are pros and cons to each.
Not all formulas have this effect, but its something to keep in mindespecially if you have darker skin.
How often should you reapply lip sunscreen?
Roughly every two hours is the standard recommendation forsunscreen reapplication, Dr. Massick says.
But for the lips in particular, its better to be on the safe side.
Its very easy to wipe or lick it off unintentionally, she says.
Better safe than sunburned.
