The 11 best SPF lip balms (and why you need them) per dermatologists

There’s something about using a lip balm that’s just so soothing and hydrating (as they should be). But, when embarking on some sun in the fun, you’ll want to make sure your lip product has some SPF protection.Much like your best body sunscreens and facial sunscreens, you’ll benefit from much-needed protection that’s (1) recommended by board-certified dermatologists and (2) extremely important for helping to prevent skin cancer, according to a report by Skin Cancer Foundation.“Protecting [your] lips from the sun is equally as important as protecting the skin,” Rachel Westbay, MD, NYC-based cosmetic dermatologist at Marmur Medical and beauty and skincare expert, told the New York Post. “I find this goes frequently unrecognized by patients. SPF lip balm is a daily essential to help protect from the development of the same skin cancers on the lips that we think of as developing on the skin. This includes basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma.”More, sun exposure can al...