Taking care of your skin.

[ski diva]

Anyone have any tips for taking care of your skin during ski season? The elements can be brutal.

I don't have too much facial exposure. Between the goggles and my gaiter, not much even sticks out. All the same, I use a moisturizer with an SPF before and after the slopes. And if it's sunny, I'll use a good sunblock, too.

I've started using a face mask if it's really cold and windy. I know it looks awful, but I had some bad wind damage last year (that thankfully, repaired itself) after I was out on a -25 wind chill day. So now I'm more careful.

 

[Jilly]

I'm with you Ski Diva. A good moisturizer is a necessity. I use my regular stuff, then add SPF 15 or 30 in the spring. After skiing it's more cream. Actually I use a product called Cream 28 from Yonka. It's for dehydrated skin. Also drug store brand body lotion. And don't forget the Peppermint Foot Cream!!

 

[Lynn]

Wind and sun damage can be really aging and at my age I don't need to do that anymore!
Yes, a good thick skin protectorant with at least 30 spf is important. When out west at higher altitude, I can't believe how dry it is and how much moisturizing is necessary. When I had access thru a family member to free samples of Creme de la mer, I saved them for ski trips.
No reluctance on my part to wear a face mask if cold enough. Goggles help prevent some damage around my lovely crows feet. I keep dermatone on me so I can reapply to nose and mouth as needed.

 

[ISki]

When I had access thru a family member to free samples of Creme de la mer, I saved them for ski trips.

Saving samples of Creme de la Mer for skiing is exemplary Ski Diva behavior.

 

[Lola]

I didn't reply to the "Do you wear make-up when you ski thread" because I use Neutrogena Health Defense Daily Moisturizer when I ski. It has a light tint/hint of color and SPF 30. Moisturizer and a little lip gloss and I'm ready to go.

 

[Shellski]

I didn't reply to the "Do you wear make-up when you ski thread" because I use Neutrogena Health Defense Daily Moisturizer when I ski. It has a light tint/hint of color and SPF 30. Moisturizer and a little lip gloss and I'm ready to go.

Lola, so do I and that is nothing to be ashamed of! It's not makeup, it's tinted moisturiser!!

Being a diva means not wanting to look like a ragged hag, even if you are skiing. There's just no excuse for poor presentation and grooming.