Lips burnt by the sun? Here are handy tips!

You've been enjoying the sun and a few hours later you feel that your lips are painfully sensitive. Ai... they probably got sunburned. What can you do and how do you prevent this in the future? We give you some useful tips!

How to deal with sunburnt lips

Not only your skin, but also your lips can get sunburned. This hurts a lot and can cause permanent damage. Since your lips are very sensitive, it is important to protect them well and take care of them with lip care. Fortunately, if your lips do get burned, there are some ways to get rid of them. We would like to give you some tips!

Symptoms of sunburned lips

It is not difficult to recognise if your lips are sunburnt. If you have one or more of the following symptoms, chances are your lips are sunburnt:

Pain when touched
Extra sensitive lips
Swollen lips
Blisters

Everyone reacts differently to sunburn, so symptoms can range from mild to severe. You often only notice the symptoms after a few hours or even a whole day.

What to do for burnt lips: 5 practical tips

Recognising burnt lips is step one, but what can you do about it next? These tips will help you out!

Use aloe vera gel

Aloe vera is known for its moisturising and pain-relieving properties. Use a gel with 100% aloe vera to soothe the symptoms as soon as possible.

Use antiseptic wipes

If you have blisters on your lips due to the burn, antiseptic wipes can help prevent infections.

Use fat-free skim milk

Just as skim milk can help soothe the heat of spicy food, it can also relieve the pain of burnt lips. The proteins in milk form a protective film over your lips, keeping nerve endings protected. So this works not only for spicy food, but also for burnt lips!

Apply cold compress

For burns, it helps to cool down. This also applies to your lips. A cold compress or a cold, wet towel can relieve pain and prevent inflammation.

Use moisturising creams

Creams with ingredients like shea butter, almond oil or beeswax help soothe the pain and promote the healing process. Remember to also drink enough water to keep your skin hydrated.

Protect your lips from the sun

Prevention is better than cure. Although there are several ways to treat burnt lips, it is better to prevent sunburn altogether. Use a lip balm with a UV filter, such as factor 30 or 50. Apply the balm about 30 minutes before going into the sun and repeat regularly throughout the day.