How can I protect my lips and still wear lip gloss?

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  1. Dr. Susan Evans
     
    Dr. Susan Evans answered:
    How do you protect your lips? Do you have to throw out all your lip gloss collection? No.  But you will have to either wear lipstick underneath your gloss, which serves as a sunblock.  Or, you can use a lip balm with an SPF of at least 30 underneath your lip gloss. Some companies are even producing lip balms with SPF 50 for greater protection.

    Every time you go outside you remember to use sunscreen. Add one more item to your sun protection arsenal: SPF 30–50 lip balm. In fact, have a number of these in readily accessible places like your purse, gym bag, locker, desk drawer, glove compartment and anywhere you’ll need it at the ready to keep your lips moist and beautiful.
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