The Ultimate Guide To Treat And Repair Sunburned Lips

Harmful rays of the sun not only impact our facial skin but also our lips differently. Lips have a risk of getting sunburned. If you are dealing with sunburned lips then here is your ultimate guide to treat your sunburned lips. 

 
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Our lips protrude from the face and thus are prone to get more sun exposure than the face. The harmful rays of the sun lead to damage to the sensitive skin of the lips. The damage on the lip skin appears after 2 to 5 hours of sun exposure and the symptoms include dryness, mild swelling and burning sensation. If you are dealing with any of these then you can try these remedies to treat the sunburn.

Apply Aloe Vera Gel

The soothing gel of the Aloe Vera works greatly on sunburned lips. It helps relieve the pain caused due to sunburn. You can take an Aloe Vera stick and scrape out the gel in a bowl. Now apply the gel on your lips and leave it. You can also keep the gel in the refrigerator for cooling and then apply it on the lips for a cooling effect. Also, you can buy aloe vera gel from the market if you do not have access to fresh aloe vera plants.

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Drink Plenty Of Water

Staying hydrated is important to ensure smooth lips. If you are dealing with sunburned lips then be sure to drink lots of water or other fluids to reduce dryness and inflammation from the skin. Hydration also promotes healing of the lips and thus treats the sunburned lips.

Apply A Subtle Moisturiser

If you are dealing with dryness then you can apply a subtle moisturiser which is chemical free on your lips and let it sit overnight. You can apply Vaseline or boroline on your lips to heal the cracks.

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Apply Honey Mask

Honey has nutritional properties which can help in healing sunburned lips. You can apply raw honey to your lips (tips for healthy and pink lips) and leave it for 30 minutes. Wash it off with lukewarm water and then apply chemical-free lip balm.

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Coconut Oil

Coconut Oil is known for its antibacterial and inflammatory properties and is rich in vitamin E. These properties can provide relief from burning and thus help in healing sunburned lips. You can apply raw coconut oil on your lips (benefits of lips scrub) as a moisturiser overnight.

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