Oprah Daily Staffers Trial SPF Lip Balms That Leave Your Pout Protected
Our editors handpick the products that we feature. We may earn commission from the links on this page.If you're a skincare enthusiast, you're likely an SPF pro who's found the best sunscreen for your face, zeroed in on a sunscreen spray that doesn't leave you feeling sticky, and probably even have the ideal product for your scalp. Protecting your skin from the sun is the best way to keep it free of skin cancers, which affect women and men of all skin tones. However, there's another often-overlooked spot: the lips. "We often remember to apply sunscreen to our faces and body when outside but forget about the importance of protecting our lips from sun damage," says dermatologist Shari Marchbein, MD, clinical assistant professor of dermatology at NYU's School of Medicine. And because the skin on the lips is thinner, going years with intense, unprotected UV exposure can lead to more aggressive forms of skin cancer that are harder to treat, adds Mona Gohara, MD, a board-certified dermatologi...