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It’s often in winter when many agonise about the health of their lips. While cold sores don’t become a major concern this time of year, sun protection is something we need to prioritise in the warm summer days we are currently enjoying as well as throughout the year.
The benefits of sunscreen are not for the face, body or hair and scalp alone. The risk of premature ageing, sunspots and other vulnerabilities to the sun’s UV rays due to overexposure apply to the lips as well. So, it is wise to keep a lip balm powered with SPF in your purse alongside your favourite gloss or lipstick.
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Here we list a few trusted lip balms with SPF you will want to keep close, plus a cult favourite lip mask to save the day should you find yourself in a dry lips dilemma.
Intense Therapy Lip Balm
Enriched with praise-worthy ingredients with Shea Butter and Vitamin E, the Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm nourishes and protects the lips with SPF 25.
Shop it for R165 at Takealot
Blistex Daily Conditioning Treatment for Lips
With SPF 20, the Blistex DCT is meant to address dryness caused by daily exposure to various environmental conditions. It has cocoa butter and Vitamin E to moisturise and soften the lips.
Shop it for R89.95 at Dischem
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Lip Protectant Stick
Promising eight-hour protection and a hint of colour if you choose, this Elizabeth Arden balm performs a double duty of style and functionality with SPF 15.
Shop it for R275 at Woolworths
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask
If you find your lips are experiencing a dry spell and need an intense resurrection, Laneige’s Lip Sleeping Mask is a cult favourite for a reason. Designed to resuscitate your lips back to life, this KBeauty overnight lip mask is enriched with vitamin C and antioxidants.
Shop for R385 at Glow Theory
*Prices were correct at the time of publication, however, they may have changed at the time of reading.
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