Summer Lip Care

Lip care is an all-year essential. Period.

When we think about lip care, most of us associate it with cold weather, chapped lips, and dry indoor heating. But here’s the truth: your lips need just as much love in the summer — if not more.

The sun, heat, salty air, and even your refreshing iced coffee routine can take a toll on the delicate skin of your lips. And if you’re not protecting and repairing them, you could be setting yourself up for dryness, irritation, or premature aging (yes, lips age too).

Let’s talk about why summer lip care matters, what to watch out for, and the one overnight balm trick I swear by after a long day in the sun.

What Happens to Your Lips in Summer?

Just like your skin can get sunburnt, your lips can too — but they often show damage in subtler ways. Think:

(1) Tightness or flaking

(2) That dry, paper-like texture

(3) Increased sensitivity to spicy or acidic foods

(4) A faded, dull tone instead of a plump, healthy pink

The key culprits? UV rays, dehydration, heat, and even wind. Unlike the rest of your skin, lips lack melanin, which means they have almost no natural protection against the sun.

And if you're wearing gloss or balm without SPF during the day? You're actually amplifying the sun's rays — like oiling up before tanning (which, let’s be honest, no one’s doing anymore).

Lip Care in Summer: What to Look For

Here’s what your lips need most in hot weather:

(1) Sun protection – Yes, SPF as a final step for lips is a must. 

(2) Hydration with humectants and oils – But skip the water-heavy balms and glosses              (remember: evaporation leads to dehydration).

(3) Barrier support – Waxes and butters that help lips retain moisture and stay resilient.

My Personal Summer Recovery Ritual: 

An Overnight Mask

After a long day in the sun — especially if I've been at the beach or outdoors all day — I always end with a lip recovery moment. Here's what I do:

I apply a generous layer of POUT SAVER lip balm before bed — like an overnight mask.

Why it works:

(1) It instantly calms distressed lips with soothing emollients

(2) It’s packed with nourishing ingredients that penetrate deeply as you sleep

(3) You wake up with softer, smoother, more resilient lips — no peeling or cracking, just a        healthy glow. 

This little ritual has saved my lips time and time again. Think of it as your post-sun-care secret weapon, right alongside your after-sun lotion or hydrating face mask.

Soft, healthy lips aren’t seasonal — they’re essential. 

Caroline x