How can I treat sunburned lips?

Answer by  slsweet (45)

The key is to keep them moisturized and protected. You can use basic petroleum jelly for the moisture, but should also use a lipbalm that includes sunscreen so you can avoid continued sun exposure. As they heal, you dial back on the petroleum jelly. Also be sure to drink plenty of fluids anytime you have a sunburn.

Answer by  Anonymous

You should always put lipbalm when you are out in the sun. I use neomycin sulfate ointment on my lips to keep them moisturized all the time even night time after the sunburn, also put ice to lower the swelling.

Answer by  blockrem (7)

Keep moist with alternating applications of vaseline petroleum jelly, triple antibiotic ointment, aloe vera gel (from natural plant leaf is best).

Answer by  quadratic (73)

I use Neosporin cream for sunburnt lips. If you want a more natural approach, try mixing some honey and lime juice, and spread a thin amount of that concoction on the burnt areas.

Answer by  Anonymous

I have the same issue and went to my DR who gave me a prescription but said chances are it wont help due to the fact that the sun blisters had already formed. He suggested drinking lots of fluids and getting chapstick with SPF in it.

Answer by  Anonymous

Try pure olive oil. It worked for me in about 24 hours (keep reapplying), and it doesn't taste bad either. Just don't go back in the sun with it on.

Answer by  Rose (6804)

Sunburned lips can be treated with multiple applications of Vaseline and or chap stick. In order to prevent the onset of fever blisters you may consider placing pieces of ice on them as well. Other options would be moisturizing lip balm and lipstick, as well as Aloe Vera from a pure Aloe Vera plant.

Answer by  elsewhen (627)

use massive amounts and continual application of aloe vera. The green gels that they make are very cooling and soothing and speed up the healing process.

Answer by  Anonymous

Use ice and keep them cold. You'll want to keep applying sunblock and moisterizer with aloe. Don't wipe them either! You don't want them to be dry!

Answer by  Anonymous

Use Zinc cream to prevent sunburnt lips because it offers 100% protection.

Answer by  Wackonorm (164)

Avoid butters or ointments which will aggravate your condition. Try finding pure aloe on your sunburned lips. Prevent more sun damage by apply a sunblock to your lips if you go outside again. Drink extra water, take Advil or aspirin, and apply cool compress to the lips to help with the pain.

Answer by  Anonymous

I just came back from grand cayman. I am African American -fair skinned. Who knew this could happen. I used vaseline. it scabbed the peeled off. Still a blister. i continually use aloe and chapstick while at work. 4 days later its getting a lil better but still sore!

Answer by  Anonymous

I put bactrin around the edges of my lips because they started to peel then I took cold blue aloe gel and a tiny drop of olive oil abd mixed them together and applied it after using burts bees chapstick my lips already feel better

Answer by  Anonymous

I got a really bad sunburn on my face on Monday and Tuesday. Today is Saturday and my lips are twice the size and feel like they are going to bust open what can I do? Do I need to see a Dr. ?