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If you haven\u2019t noticed, Texas is facing an intense heat wave. Many of its cities are reporting record-breaking spans of triple-digit temperatures. Given these facts, you truly must protect your lips from the sun. You\u2019ll end up with sunburns or even oral cancer<\/a> otherwise. Still, maybe you don\u2019t know how to go about this protection. Fortunately enough, your local Tomball dentist has a few pointers. Here are some ways you can protect your lips from overly-intense sunlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Avoid Direct Sunlight Hours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Of course, one obvious form of sun protection is to avoid direct sunlight. Less time soaking up rays means less risk of burns or worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In particular, protect your lips by staying indoors during peak sunlight hours. These range from 10 am to 3 pm standard time (or 11 am to 4 pm on daylight savings time). Doing so gives your lips shade and lets them stay healthy \u2013 a worthwhile outcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wear Protective Gear<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At times, you simply can\u2019t avoid being in the sunny outdoors. (This is especially true in summer.) When that happens, though, don\u2019t worry. You can protect your lips by wearing some protective gear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Various clothing items can shield your lips from intense sun rays. For instance, you might wear a wide-brimmed hat or baseball cap. You could also opt for a face mask as a bolder approach. Regardless, such things would shield your lips and even keep your head cool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apply an SPF Lip Balm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

More than anything else, the best thing for lips in the sun is SPF lip balm. Applying this product every two hours will filter out harmful UV rays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In general, SPF lip balms have different varieties. They typically range from SPF 15 (which filters out 93% of UVB rays) to SPF 30 (which filters out 97%). Naturally, groups like the American Cancer Society recommend SPF 30 brands. Such kinds prevent lips from drying and stop them from getting oral cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep Yourself Hydrated<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

True, hydration is crucial year-round, regardless of the environment. Even so, the practice is also vital when your lips are out in the sun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Besides maintaining your fluid levels, drinking water will keep your lips moisturized. From there, the muscle folds are less likely to dry out or get chapped. So, keep a water bottle (or two) handy if you\u2019re hanging by the beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you can see, it\u2019s entirely possible to protect your lips from the sun. That being the case, use the tips above as you enjoy your current summer fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. James Geer<\/em><\/a> is a dentist based in Tomball, TX, having earned his DDS from the University of Texas at Houston. Beyond standard dental work, he\u2019s also trained in oral surgery with an emphasis on tooth extractions. As such, his specialty is comprehensive dentistry that\u2019s sure to give you healthy teeth and gums! Dr. Geer currently practices at his self-titled clinic<\/a> and is reachable at <\/em>his website<\/em><\/a> or by phone at (281)-357-4337.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you haven\u2019t noticed, Texas is facing an intense heat wave. Many of its cities are reporting record-breaking spans of triple-digit temperatures. Given these facts, you truly must protect your lips from the sun. You\u2019ll end up with sunburns or even oral cancer otherwise. Still, maybe you don\u2019t know how to go about this protection. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-368","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nHelpful Ways to Protect Your Lips from the Sun | James Geer DDS<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Amidst the summer heat, you should really protect your lips from the sun. 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