Sunburn is not an exception to the lips

The lips are sensitive and do not contain melanin, which is responsible for the tan.

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Brigitte magazine, concerned with health and beauty, reported that sunburn also affects the lips, explaining that the lips are sensitive and thin due to their lack of fat, in addition to the fact that they do not contain the substance "melanin" responsible for the tan.

The magazine explained that sunburn affects the lips when exposed to direct sunlight for a long time without protection, noting that the symptoms of sunburn are redness, dryness, swelling, tingling and blisters, noting that these symptoms appear after 24 to 36 hours of exposure. Excessive sunlight.

The magazine added that simple sunburns can be faced, through some simple home recipes, such as: honey mask, curdled milk mask, frozen cucumber pieces, or iced black tea bag, while drinking plenty of fluids.

If the sunburn is severe, then you can take painkillers, which contain acetylsalicylic acid or ibuprofen.

If there is pain and fever, then a doctor should be consulted to prevent possible scarring.

It is important to take care of the lips with care products that contain moisturizing substances, such as: "Panthenol" or "Urea", while care products rich in fat should be avoided, because fats clog pores and lead to an increase in thermal accumulation. Mineral oils.

To avoid sunburn in the first place, a lip care product with an SPF of at least 50 should be applied.

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