dōTERRA™ Sun Lip Balm
dōTERRA™ Sun Lip Balm
A mineral-based lip balm built around non-nano zinc oxide, which doTERRA states gives SPF 15 UVA/UVB protection. It's a smaller 3.5g stick than the other SPA lip balms, formulated with shea butter and mongongo oil alongside Frankincense, Helichrysum, Lemongrass, Spearmint and Manuka essential oils.
Being a mineral formula, the zinc oxide sits on the surface rather than being absorbed, which is the usual trade-off with this style of sun protection compared with a chemical sunscreen.
doTERRA's own guidance is to apply it generously around 15 minutes before going out in the sun, and to reapply often — especially after swimming, sweating or towel-drying, when a balm like this comes off easily.
Why people choose it
- A mineral formula built on non-nano zinc oxide
- doTERRA states SPF 15 UVA/UVB protection
- Formulated with shea butter, mongongo oil, Frankincense, Helichrysum, Lemongrass, Spearmint and Manuka oils
- A 3.5g stick, smaller than the other SPA lip balms
- Suits reapplying often through the day
How to use it
- On skin
- Apply generously around 15 minutes before sun exposure, and reapply often, particularly after swimming, sweating or towel-drying.
- Worth knowing
- As a mineral sunscreen, the zinc oxide sits on the surface of the lips rather than being absorbed.
Details
- Size
- 3.5 g
Safety
For external use only. Do not use on broken or damaged skin. Stop use and seek medical advice if a rash occurs. Sun exposure still carries a risk even with a sunscreen balm in use, so keep sensible limits on time spent in strong sun, and keep babies and young children out of direct sunlight altogether. Keep out of reach of children. Possible skin sensitivity. If swallowed, seek medical advice or contact a poisons information service.
This information is for general use and is not medical advice. If you have a health condition, are pregnant or nursing, speak to your GP, midwife or pharmacist.
Common questions
What SPF does it offer?
doTERRA states SPF 15 UVA/UVB protection from this mineral, zinc oxide-based formula.
How is a mineral sunscreen different from a chemical one?
The zinc oxide sits on the surface of the lips rather than being absorbed, which is the usual difference between a mineral and a chemical sunscreen formula.
How often should I reapply it?
Often — doTERRA's guidance is to reapply regularly, especially after swimming, sweating or towel-drying, all of which remove a balm quickly.
How big is the stick?
3.5g, smaller than the other SPA lip balms in the range.
Does it still protect if I stay out in the sun a long time?
No sunscreen product removes the risk of too much sun, so it's still worth limiting time in strong sun and keeping babies and young children out of direct sunlight altogether.