We’ve all grown up knowing we need to slip, slop, slap to protect our skin from sun damage. Your lips need to be protected too. And in case you’re tempted to skip it, you might like to know that lips have little or no melanin, the natural skin pigment that screens out the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays. Sun damage can alter collagen (which gives lips body and resilience) and can even lead to melanoma. Lips should be protected from the sun whenever the UV index is 3 or above, even on cloudy or cold days. Choose an SPF 15 for everyday protection or go the extra step and protect your lips against the harsh Aussie elements with a lip balm with medium or high sunscreen protection, like Blistex Ultra Lip Balm SPF 50+.