Blog: 'Pout Protection' - Lipsticks For Summer

I’m a big believer in daily SPF to protect from the ravages of time. Most of us are pretty good at making sure our faces are well coated but lips can be easily neglected.

Susceptible to sun damage, lips are more sensitive as the skin is very thin so extremely delicate and vulnerable to burning. They also have almost no melanin – the pigment that helps shield our skin from harmful rays. So a little TLC for our pouts, wouldnt go amiss! Use a specific lip product (using your normal face SPF can be a little too creamy and can leave a strange waxy look). Products with minimum SPF15 'broad spectrum' (UVA & UVB) are best and don't forget to reapply regularly.

Summer lip products, like face and body SPFs, have improved leaps and bounds with better textures and more effective technology. From clear subtle balms to brightly coloured lipsticks, here are some of my favourites…