It is important to protect your lips from the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun during summer. A drastic change in temperature can make your lips dry and make them look dull. So, experts ask to keep your lip balm handy as it protects the lips during the season. Hema Sharma Datta, Head -- Skin Care and Cleansing, R&D, The Himalaya Drug Company, tells why it is important to protect lips in summer.

1. Lips lack natural protective oil: Our skin contains sebaceous glands that secrete the natural oil called sebum which keeps our skin moisturised. However, our lips do not contain these glands and therefore, it is essential for us to keep them protected and hydrated through the day. Therefore, using a lip balm that is enriched with natural ingredients in this weather is a must.