Lip Gloss and Skin Cancer on lips

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  • November 16, 2015 at 5:14 am #92350
    LittleTabby
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    Dear Beauty Brains, 

    Does lip gloss cause skin cancer on lips – also if it is worn over an SPF 15 (or higher) lip balm would that reduce the SPF protection ?  

    After a couple of nasty episodes of sunburnt lips when I was about 10-11 years old I’m vigilant in protecting them from the harsh Aussie sun all year round.  I usually wear a SPF15 (or higher) lip balm and then lipstick, however sometimes I do wear a lip gloss over a SPF lip balm.

    The sunburnt lips were very painful and I don’t wish to go through that again, not to mention skin cancer.

    Here are some links:

    http://www.nbcnews.com/id/24190829/ns/health-skin_and_beauty/t/not-just-lip-service-gloss-can-invite-skin-cancer/#.VkljqayhevE

    Here they say that SPF lip balm underneath is OK even though there is gloss and shine on lips.

    http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/105516.php

    Thanks…LittleTabby (Tania).

    November 16, 2015 at 12:41 pm #95320
    RandyS
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    To be honest, we don’t have any additional information. As the article says…”no studies have confirmed the lip gloss-skin cancer link, and not all dermatologists agree that it poses a risk.”

    November 17, 2015 at 8:35 am #95321
    LittleTabby
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    Hi Randy,  Thanks for answering my question – very much appreciated and I also enjoy the podcasts  ! 

    I will stick with using an SPF lip balm underneath my lipstick and lip gloss and enjoy wearing these cosmetics. The Aussie sun is brutal even in winter but I love it ! 

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