The Best Lip Balms with SPF for All Your Maskless Summer Fun

The return of summer is always a good reminder to renew our efforts toward keeping skin healthy (not to mention youthful looking) by fending off UV rays, but this season in particular requires us all to take an extra hard look at our routines. After more than a year of spending most of our time outside of our home with masks on, our faces are finally seeing the light over day again uncovered. As exciting as that is, it also means it's time to get extra serious about protecting our recently unveiled complexions from the sun—including the skin on our lips.

Though you might not think of your pout as often when you're preparing to head out into the sun, your lips need protection from wrinkle-causing, cancer-contributing UV rays just like the rest of your body. And since that thin skin is also some of the most prone to drying out, investing in a moisturizing formula with SPF does double duty for keeping your kisser looking and feeling its best. From sporty sticks for the beach to tinted options to add to your everyday rotation, here are the sunscreens your lips need this season.