Protect Your Lips: How SPF Lip Balms Can Help Prevent Cold Sore Breakouts and Our Top Picks
Cold sores—we all know those annoying and sometimes painful little blisters by now—can be triggered by all sorts of things like stress, illness, or even too much sun. We all know how important it is to protect our skin from harmful UV rays, but our lips often get left out of the sun protection routine. That’s where SPF lip balms come in, offering a simple yet essential way to help keep cold sores at bay.
Why SPF Lip Balm is Essential
The sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays can damage the delicate skin on your lips, leading to dryness, chapping, and in some cases, triggering cold sores. When your lips are exposed to UV rays, the sun can weaken your immune system's ability to keep the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1) dormant, resulting in a breakout.
Wearing an SPF lip balm provides a protective barrier against the sun’s harmful rays. These dreamy, silky smooth balms not only shield your lips from UV damage but also keep them moisturized, helping to maintain the skin’s natural barrier and preventing the conditions that can lead to a cold sore flare-up.
Dermatologist-Approved SPF Lip Balms
Here’s a look at some of our favorite dermatologist-approved SPF lip balms that are excellent choices for keeping your lips protected and cold sore-free:
Cold Sore Treatment & Concealer
Our lightweight cold sore treatment is made with all-natural medicated ingredients to provide full-coverage that flawlessly conceals, with pain relief for up to 12 hours. Our unique patent-pending formula reduces irritation, redness, and swelling, and has a waterproof barrier that allows for better coverage.