SPF lip balm
A lip balm that contains sunscreen. It protects lips, which are often skipped when people apply sunscreen.
Why it helps
Lips get sun like any other skin but have little natural protection. A lip balm with SPF helps prevent sunburned lips and lowers the chance of sun damage that can lead to lip skin cancer.
Look for
- SPF 30 or higher
- Broad spectrum on the label
- Water resistant (40 or 80 minutes) if you swim or sweat
- Zinc oxide or titanium dioxide if you prefer mineral filters
- A fragrance-free or flavor-free option if lips get irritated
Avoid
- Balms with no SPF listed
- Strong menthol, camphor, or cinnamon flavors if your lips sting or peel
Caution
Reapply often, since lips lose product quickly from eating, drinking, and licking.
Worth asking a clinician about
A lip spot that is scaly, rough, or does not heal should be checked by a dermatologist.
Sources
Products
Sun Bum
Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm
Price: low price · For body
A fragrance-free lip balm with SPF 30 and zinc oxide as its mineral sunscreen filter.
- Fragrance free
- Zinc oxide
- SPF 30+
- Broad spectrum
- Mineral
Sun Bum
Signature SPF 30 Mineral Lip Balm
Price: low price · For body
A fragrance-free, water resistant lip balm with SPF 30 and zinc oxide as its mineral sunscreen filter.
- Fragrance free
- SPF 30+
- Broad spectrum
- Water resistant
- Mineral
Aquaphor
Lip Repair Stick + Sunscreen
Price: low price · For body
A lip balm stick with SPF 30 that contains shea butter and vitamins and is made without fragrance.
- Fragrance free
- SPF 30+
Supergoop!
PLAY Lip Balm SPF 30
Price: medium price · For body
A flavored liquid lip balm with SPF 30 and shea butter, sold in mint and acai.
- Vegan
- SPF 30+
- Broad spectrum
COOLA
Original Liplux Lip Balm Sunscreen
Price: medium price · For body
A naturally flavored lip balm with SPF 30 and 80 minutes of water resistance, made with plant-based ingredients.
- Vegan
- SPF 30+
- Broad spectrum
- Water resistant
Burt's Bees
SPF 15 All-Weather Moisturizing Lip Balm
Price: low price · Other
A moisturizing lip balm with SPF 15.
View product SPF 15 All-Weather Moisturizing Lip Balm (opens in a new tab)Burt's Bees
Island Getaway SPF 30 Lip Balm
Price: low price · Other
A lip balm with SPF 30.
View product Island Getaway SPF 30 Lip Balm (opens in a new tab)Badger
Mineral Sunscreen Lip Balm SPF 15
Price: low price · Other
A zinc oxide lip balm with SPF 15 made with organic olive oil, beeswax, cocoa butter and shea butter.
- Zinc oxide
- Mineral
- Broad spectrum
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