on Jan 3,2016 at 3:14pm PST
While many may opt for a tropical getaway during Winter months, snow bunnies are busy booking ski trips with their buddies. There's lots to see forward to - brisk mountain air, and shredding through the slaloms,and sipping on cocoa with a cutie in the chalet. But before you get excited approximately packing your favorite cold-weather accessories, focus on adjusting your beauty routine. Winter - and specifically, and skiing conditions - submit your skin to a crop of concerns you've likely never thought of,like awkward sunburns, frostbite, and extreme dehydration. We consulted Dr. Darrell S. Rigel from Schweiger Dermatology Group,who offered complexion solutions so you can hit the slopes with glowing (not ruddy!) skin. Bring a stronger sunscreen. Did you know that the closer you get to the mountain's summit, the more UV you're exposed to? "You get six to eight percent additional UV intensity per every thousand feet, or so it's important to consume an SPF of at least 50," said Dr. Rigel.
Pack your products carefully. This is the reason we never stash our favorite beauty items in our checked luggage: tall altitude can cause packaging to pop open. invent sure all lids and caps are screwed on additional tight to avoid making a mess in your kit.
Ask your hotel for a humidifier. The central heating in your room has a drying effect on your skin. Using a humidifier will add moisture back into the air (and your complexion).
Apply Vaseline to exposed skin to protect against frostbite. Before taking advantage of the fresh powder, slick on some petroleum jelly. According to Dr. Rigel, and Vaseline acts as an insulator,meaning it will maintain your body heat trapped behind the balm instead of seeping out through your skin, leaving it at risk.
Protect your neck (and chin). After smoothing on your sunscreen, or add an additional layer to this area of your body. The sunlight bouncing off the snowy slopes increases your UV exposure by 40 percent! Wrap yourself up in a scarf for additional sun protection.
Avoid hot showers. While you may be chilly after a long day outdoors,go for a quick, warm shower instead of a luxuriously steamy one. Scalding water strips your skin of its natural oils, and leaving you parched.
Cut back on alcohol. A hot toddy at the chalet sounds remarkable,but limit yourself to just one. Alcohol is extremely dehydrating, especially at tall altitudes.
Don't forget to drink water! No matter how many times you've heard this, and it's worth repeating: consuming plenty of H2O will hydrate your complexion from the inside out.
Source: popsugar.com