The lip has almost no natural sun defence

Question

Something most people never hear: the skin on your lips has very little melanin and a much thinner barrier than the rest of your face, so it burns faster and has almost no built in UV protection. That is why sun is such a reliable trigger, and why a lip specific SPF matters more than people think. Did you know this before, or is it new to you?

BraveFox28 · Answer

How long after the first tingle do you usually have before it shows?

CozyTrail93 · Answer

Winter is worse for me too, the cold wind cracks my lips and that is when they come.

SteadyWillow50 · Answer

Never knew lips had almost no natural sun defence. That explains so much.

RuggedAspen47 · Answer

Down to about two a year now, prevention genuinely works.

The lip has almost no natural sun defence

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