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When it comes to enjoying yourself in the summertime, most people are pretty serious about protecting their skin. Buying sun hats and stocking up on sunscreen is important, but what\u2019s just as crucial is keeping your lips healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Protecting<\/a> our lips from the sun is simple, but it\u2019s also one of the first things that people forget about. Here\u2019s how you can keep your lips in good condition this summer, and why that\u2019s important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why You Need to Protect Your Lips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes it feels like our lips are made of something a little different than the rest of our body, but the truth is that the skin around our mouths is essentially the same as everywhere else. The primary difference is that the skin is considerably thinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This means that not only is it possible for your lips to get sunburned, but they\u2019re arguably more susceptible to them than the rest of you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Keep Lips from Getting Sunburned<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you want to protect your lips from sunburn, the most important thing you can do is apply a lip balm with SPF protection. You can find these just about anywhere, but try and get one with an SPF 30, which is the strongest you can easily locate.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re outdoors, carry this lip balm with you and apply it once every two hours to ensure that your lips stay smooth and comfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to Do if You Burn Your Lips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sunburns are always pretty uncomfortable, and those on your lips even more so. If you\u2019ve managed to pick one up, there are a few things you can do to make the healing process more pleasant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For one, taking over-the-counter pain relievers as directed can make this situation much easier to deal with. If that isn\u2019t enough, you can try dipping rags in cool water and dabbing it gently on your lips for relief. Finally, aloe vera can work wonders in treating sunburns of all kinds, including those on your lips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Gary Nawrocki is amazed sometimes to realize that he\u2019s been a dentist for over 40 years\u2014he loves his work so much that it often feels like time has flown by! Even after all these years, he still relishes the chance to help relieve his patient\u2019s pain. Dr. Nawrocki received his degree from the University of Florida, and has completed thousands of hours of continuing education since.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have any questions about maintaining your oral health in the summer, we can be reached at our website<\/a> or by phone at (321) 783-7514.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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